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I've been enjoying my War Bonnet Yellor car since 2018 with 22,500 miles. It is a survivor. She's had very little done to her because she doesn't really need it. Minor work to keep her safe to drive. The exhaust is not factory but blends seemlessly as if it were. I intend to keep it as original as possible. I am curious to find out the probability of other 1971 survivors with the same options (sticker reads 454, M21, tilt/telescopic wheel, air, stereo, rear defrost, power windows, saddle brown leather interior). Rallies are on now but I have the other set of wheel covers it came with. There are no rips, holes or tears in the ulpolstry.
I know there were only 1598 cars produced out of 21800 in 1971. So I know only about 13% of the production run. I just want make sure I have an accurate value for insurance. TIA
Last edited by GMWoods; Oct 10, 2024 at 03:38 PM.
Reason: Added mileage
It’s tough to put a value on a car without actually seeing it in person. The printed “value guides” from various sources also leave a lot to be desired when it comes to estimating value accurately. If the car truly is original (unrestored), that also plays into the valuation. If you use a specialty carrier like Haggerty, they may be able to help somewhat.
I’m afraid that finding out about cars built similar to yours is next to impossible to determine as well (I’m a regular ray of sunshine, aren’t I?). You can certainly extrapolate the numbers to come up with an estimate, but in the end, it is only an estimate. Just out of curiosity, you mention “sticker” with regard to your list of options… What sticker are you referring to? The reason that I ask is that an M-21 and C-60 weren’t available together (according to the powerteams chart). Have you actually looked at the transmission code? That may prove to be insightful.
In any case, you have a very nice car… I wish you the best in coming up with a value!
"What sticker are you referring to? The reason that I ask is that an M-21 and C-60 weren’t available together (according to the powerteams chart). Have you actually looked at the transmission code"
Stan Falenski
Hi there! Thanks for replying. You really got me thinking. So the sticker I was refering to is the window sticker which I've added a pic of. Excuse my ignorance but what is the C-60? The window sticker did not have that code. I've heard mention of the tank sticker. Is it important to retrieve that? I'm guessing take the rubber off around the gas fill and it can be just inside there?
So I do already have it insured thru Hagarty and used their valuation tool which makes it about 55k. The thing is, I've never really seen an unmolested vehicle that checks all the boxes mine does and that was why I questioned the value. I don't want to be in a situation where I "lose" out because I didn't do my homework. I'm dealing with a sticky lifter so will be needing to get that taken care of. Being a realist, I know it'll cost a lot to take it somewhere and then you never know what can happen, mistakes, accidents, theft, rushing just to get it done, etc. I want to go slow and careful. To alleviate that, I bought a Chevy K10 to "practice" on. LOL. I am all in. I don't want to just be the gal behind the wheel, I want to do the work myself as much as possible.
Hi there! Thanks for replying. You really got me thinking. So the sticker I was refering to is the window sticker which I've added a pic of. Excuse my ignorance but what is the C-60? The window sticker did not have that code. I've heard mention of the tank sticker. Is it important to retrieve that? I'm guessing take the rubber off around the gas fill and it can be just inside there?
Thanks for posting that! C-60 (air conditioning) is listed… Third line down in the option list. Also, there is no transmission listed. The reason is that it is equipped with the standard (wide ratio, four speed manual) transmission… The M-20. This is what I would expect to see with the air conditioning (and why I had questions). Great options list. Power everything (brakes, steering, and windows), four speed, a/c, AM/FM stereo, rear window defroster, deluxe (leather) interior, and a 454 too. Throw in the fact that it is a 20,000 mile car and I’d say you have a real winner there.
I’d leave the tank sticker (if it is even there) alone for the time being. The only way that you can legitimately remove it is to drop the fuel tank and have everything out in the open where you can properly work on it. One thing that you CAN check is to look up under the dash on the driver side and see if there is a copy stuffed between the speedometer and tachometer. Occasionally (especially in the 1970-1972 era) you’ll find an additional copy of the “tank sticker” in this area… And it will almost certainly be in better condition than the one on the tank.
So I do already have it insured thru Hagarty and used their valuation tool which makes it about 55k. The thing is, I've never really seen an unmolested vehicle that checks all the boxes mine does and that was why I questioned the value. I don't want to be in a situation where I "lose" out because I didn't do my homework. I'm dealing with a sticky lifter so will be needing to get that taken care of. Being a realist, I know it'll cost a lot to take it somewhere and then you never know what can happen, mistakes, accidents, theft, rushing just to get it done, etc. I want to go slow and careful. To alleviate that, I bought a Chevy K10 to "practice" on. LOL. I am all in. I don't want to just be the gal behind the wheel, I want to do the work myself as much as possible.
If I had to guess (going only by what has been discussed here), I’d say you’re low… I don’t think that you can replace that car for $55,000.
Also, I’d encourage you to do as little disassembly as possible to fix issues that come up. A lot of the inherent value of your car is the originality. Taking things apart compromises that.
Good luck with your car… As I said before, it’s a really nice one!
1971 C3 - Goldzilla
