1968 Chrysler 300 Custom Street Cruiser (Anoka, MN) 25k obo

[tallhair]

You are all blinded by the overexposed pics of that dayglo blue paint. There is nothing extraordinary about that car. Beyond the shiny paint, you would be saying $6k tops

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Do you have any idea how much a really nice paint job and bodywork cost?

If the car is up to the overall appearance and and impression and that's what a perspective buyer is looking for that's what it will go for. If it runs and drives like ****, leaks everywhere, and the interior looks like crap in person it will not make the target.

I confess to being a little distracted by this too

Not really though

 

[tallhair]

Truth.

Whatever.

 

[b5rt]

Well if the blonde model comes with it, she looks like $20K worth of trouble.

 

[tbm3fan]

Do you have any idea how much a really nice paint job and bodywork cost?

Well if that were true then if I put 15K into paint and body work, 5K into the interior and 5K on the engine would that mean a 1974 Vega would be starting at 25K?

Nothing says he is entitled to get his money back that he invested. Would anyone do that to their house? It is well known that the best return on investment when selling your house is remodeling the kitchen. On the other hand adding an extra bathroom doesn't earn a good return on your investment. Why? Everyone one, women, love the kitchen, while the extra bathroom may not be used much. A great paint job is nice and costly but the color is more crucial to the sale. It isn't called resale red for nothing. This guys work maybe nice but he has dramatically limited his market to those who have exactly the same taste and the extra cash. Not the car for Millennials as they are cash poor. How about Gen-X'ers?

 

[-stew-]

Whatever.

It's not usual that i agree with him, but he's right. Y'all are blinded by the fluorescent light. Digital camera trickery, dark color with a **** ton of lights shining on it; it's very possible this paint job isn't as nice as it looks. Put that car in a parking lot on an overcast day and you guys might lose your boners.

Mid 20's and it's still grimy underhood?

Looks like the stupid air filter and running the poser cable were the ONLY things done under the hood. It doesn't look any better than the 120,000 mile car I just sold.


And 20's with drum brakes? Jinkies. That seems sketchy. Also, those wheels are 20 inch versions of Chevy IROC-Z wheels...

 

[detmatt]

Somehow we need to dig up the original thread that featured this car but I'm not sure how easy that'd be. I remember wanting it then.

 

[Turnnbank]

Sorry I didn't reply sooner .. I have been way too busy to respond or get on the boards.... The paint/body was flawless .. with the High intensity strobes you would see the flaws and there was no photo shopping done. I didn't have time to detail the engine compartment before I shot the rest of it .. I did after .. It took me 5 days and like 112 tooth brushes. With how old everything is on that car I didn't want to get crazy with a high pressure sprayer.. I sold it and it went in the low 20's .. it was a sweet ride .. now I'm looking for my next c body that turns my crank to build one out again.

 

[cantflip]

Sorry I didn't reply sooner .. I have been way too busy to respond or get on the boards.... The paint/body was flawless .. with the High intensity strobes you would see the flaws and there was no photo shopping done. I didn't have time to detail the engine compartment before I shot the rest of it .. I did after .. It took me 5 days and like 112 tooth brushes. With how old everything is on that car I didn't want to get crazy with a high pressure sprayer.. I sold it and it went in the low 20's .. it was a sweet ride .. now I'm looking for my next c body that turns my crank to build one out again.

Congratulations on your sale. Despite the opinions of others... I believe this kind of car takes a special buyer to sell "in the money". If you dont mind, how long did it take to sell and did you do anything "different" to find your buyer? I am asking out of curiosity, because i too would have doubted your chances for a sale at that price.

 

[detmatt]

Congratulations on your sale. Despite the opinions of others... I believe this kind of car takes a special buyer to sell "in the money". If you dont mind, how long did it take to sell and did you do anything "different" to find your buyer? I am asking out of curiosity, because i too would have doubted your chances for a sale at that price.

This coming from the guy that just got 2 for 1...

 

[commando1]

I have no problem eating my words. It's just that I am now mystified on what it is I am not seeing.
What can I say but if you say you got low 20's for it... Congrats.

 

[1978 NYB]

I need to buy a truck load of toothbrushes.....

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Tell him you'll pop the 25K but the blonde goez with it

 

[cm23uoc]

I need to buy a truck load of toothbrushes.....

Old men with hats use These :

 

[1978 NYB]

Old men with hats use These :
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I'll try it if it will get my NYB sold for $50k...

 

[cantflip]

This coming from the guy that just got 2 for 1...

And i am being careful not to cast anything negative here... I am curious. I have no flipping intentions, but I have seen a number of cars "sell" in my search that I would have sworn never would. Now I have a actual person I can ask... so I have to ask. I am not meaning anything against the car... but it wasnt a "100 point restoration", which leads me to wonder how he found his buyer.

 

[Turnnbank]

Great question. That car with all of its parts was actually rare in good condition. What most are missing these days is that there is a whole new type of auto enthusiast that is looking for cars that are much different than the ones I would think would sell. I am 44. I like a lot of the old muscle cars and high hp models. But the new 20 something generation like these big cars. Especially if you upgrade the look. They can fit all of their buddies in. The wife might drive it. Car seats fit. It had ac and power options. Great to take out to dinner and pick up friends. The paint on that car was a 2006 Chrysler 300 lapis blue. The original was dull in comparison and the new paint. And the new water based paints are tough and easy to match in the event some a hole keys you.

I own a candy purple 67 dodge coronet with 900+ hp
And a 63 chevy biscayne with 1000hp.
Show cars and fun but you can't exactly cruise around in them. 2.5 mpg
I am now trying to buy a 72 Lincoln continental. I found a white one with 40k on it. Mint condition. I'm going to lower it. Give it new 20" rims. Stereo, window tint. And the best part. Those came with a 460. For about 4500 I'm going to turn the hp up to 500hp. Roughly. And yes I'm looking for another c body as well.

 

[Turnnbank]

Congratulations on your sale. Despite the opinions of others... I believe this kind of car takes a special buyer to sell "in the money". If you dont mind, how long did it take to sell and did you do anything "different" to find your buyer? I am asking out of curiosity, because i too would have doubted your chances for a sale at that price.

I listed it twice. Over a year. The first time a 23 year old came to buy it and was approved from his bank only to find out that they were going to charge him 18%. He had bad credit. I unlisted it then and drove it all summer. I had a blast. I listed it in the winter of 16. It sold within about three weeks. Lots of calls. Several showings. Biggest complaint was that with all of the other amenities it didn't have power seats. I have surmised that the younger generations are looking for old big cars that are drivable and have at least most of the power options that their current compact junk box has.

 

[Turnnbank]

One other thing. I definitely noticed that at every car show I went to I was the only one with a 68 300. Yes it was a 4 door but that just made it look soooo muuuuch loooonger. It was what gave it character and added to the rarity. I have not been able to find another one in that condition anywhere for sale. This is important to car guys. It's like a badge of honor having the only one of something. Especially if you are the guy paying for it.

 

[cantflip]

I listed it twice. Over a year. The first time a 23 year old came to buy it and was approved from his bank only to find out that they were going to charge him 18%. He had bad credit. I unlisted it then and drove it all summer. I had a blast. I listed it in the winter of 16. It sold within about three weeks. Lots of calls. Several showings. Biggest complaint was that with all of the other amenities it didn't have power seats. I have surmised that the younger generations are looking for old big cars that are drivable and have at least most of the power options that their current compact junk box has.

Thank you for your reply. I am not sure how the younger market justifies the $, but I know a lot of us older guys get stuck in prices from when these were just common used cars. I don't fully agree with financing this kind of purchase, but I understand its common practice.

 

[Turnnbank]

Thank you for your reply. I am not sure how the younger market justifies the $, but I know a lot of us older guys get stuck in prices from when these were just common used cars. I don't fully agree with financing this kind of purchase, but I understand its common practice.

My honest thoughts..... Most of the newer generation car buffs didn't sit out in the garage with their dad and work on the old ford when they were kids... they went to the dealer with dad and had free cookies and coffee. Hence, Most of them probably wont even change a flat themselves. They just reach into the glove box and call AAA. So my theory is simply that they are willing to finance to buy cars that are ready to drive. If it needs work, they will probably pick up overtime at work and take it to the garage before they dive in themselves... It is really getting to be a different world...