What's this '78 worth?
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What's this '78 worth?
A family friend is considering selling his '78.
"1978 Anniversary Model
350 cid/185 hp
Rebuilt Automatic Transmission & Rear End
35208 Original Miles
New Oyster Leather Interior
All Options
New GM Paint"
What's a reasonable price for this thing? I think he's asking $18.5k
naturally, I have pics:
"1978 Anniversary Model
350 cid/185 hp
Rebuilt Automatic Transmission & Rear End
35208 Original Miles
New Oyster Leather Interior
All Options
New GM Paint"
What's a reasonable price for this thing? I think he's asking $18.5k
naturally, I have pics:
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I think that the asking is a little high, but not a lot. This assumes that everything is in good shape and that there's no rust.
I also don't think that the seats are original. I thought that the anniversary edition had the split back, wrap around seats that became the standard after that.
Otherwise. Looks pretty good to me.
I also don't think that the seats are original. I thought that the anniversary edition had the split back, wrap around seats that became the standard after that.
Otherwise. Looks pretty good to me.
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From: Montreal Qc.
Originally Posted by ddecart
What's a reasonable price for this thing? I think he's asking $18.5k
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Nice looking car, but he won't get more than 10-12K from anyone who frequents this board.
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This is a SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION, not a PACE CAR REPLICA.
The seats are correct. Car looks good. Can't tell you what it's worth though...
Based on what assumptions is that car a repaint, Star79?
Why were the tranny and rear-end rebuilt? Gaskets failed over time?
The seats are correct. Car looks good. Can't tell you what it's worth though...
Based on what assumptions is that car a repaint, Star79?
Why were the tranny and rear-end rebuilt? Gaskets failed over time?
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Originally Posted by Pacin'California
Based on what assumptions is that car a repaint, Star79?
Why were the tranny and rear-end rebuilt? Gaskets failed over time?
Why were the tranny and rear-end rebuilt? Gaskets failed over time?
Not a clue why anything was rebuilt. It belongs to a friend of my in-laws. I thought he had a pace car until I saw the pics today.
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Originally Posted by ddecart
The biggest clue that it's a repaint is where my original post said "New GM Paint"
Not a clue why anything was rebuilt. It belongs to a friend of my in-laws. I thought he had a pace car until I saw the pics today.
Not a clue why anything was rebuilt. It belongs to a friend of my in-laws. I thought he had a pace car until I saw the pics today.
I agree with others...$12k-$15k but begin with $18k and see what response there is.
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Pretty car. I like it but I doubt it will actualy sell for close to the asking price. You might get lucky but you will have to BE LUCKY to get much over $14,000 IMHO. I saw a very nice NCRS correctly restored car on Ebay a while back that was top shelf and never met reserve. Bids did not come close to the $18.5K being asked here.
Sorry but the market is pretty soft for this one. JMO
-Mark.
Sorry but the market is pretty soft for this one. JMO
-Mark.
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According to the Gold Book Value last updated August 2004 the value for the Silver Anniversay is:
Fair Good Excellent Show
$6500 $11,500 $20,000 24,000
I would say this car is in the Good range. Engine Compartment can use some detail work.
Fair Good Excellent Show
$6500 $11,500 $20,000 24,000
I would say this car is in the Good range. Engine Compartment can use some detail work.
