For Sale 1969 Polara - CHP?

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I totally get the feeling of having something different. I am generally the only cbody at any gathering and with out a doubt the only 68 300 convertable at any show in Texas. My car always draws a crowd and its inst even show quality (beautiful 10 footer). I also been driving this 85 renault convertable around which is fun because I dont think there are any left. Im not overally concerned with the value of my 300 as it is a family car I will never sell. Also do get tired of all the new mustangs/camero/challengers/vetts at cruise nights....could have one tonight if I wanted one. Now, if you wanted a mint Renault Alliance convertable you cant have one! LOL
 
As I see it this is no different than all the 300-Hurst that everybody here criticizes for the seller wanting too much. The 300-Hurst is rare and unique but not pulling the money that some sellers are trying to get. Here we have a car that this group finds more desirable but in reality is no different. Personally I find it more interesting that the 300-Hurst are not getting more and rust for rust I would pay more for a 300-Hurst.

I do not see this car going for $8000 as an indicator to what these are worth. The bidding stopped at $2500 till one bidder popped the reserve, so we have a dozen bidders who don’t think it was worth more than $2500 and one who thought it might be worth more? The fact that the car runs only bumps the value about $500, end of the day this car or another like it could have been had for $4000 (or less).


Alan
 
All it take is one crazy person. I cant judge anyone after car/shipping and repairs I have 6500.00 into a renault. Car isnt worth 2500.00! But I had to have it. I'd pay triple what my 67 coronet is worth if I could find it.
 
68Bigred said:
All it take is one crazy person. I cant judge anyone after car/shipping and repairs I have 6500.00 into a renault. Car isnt worth 2500.00! But I had to have it. I'd pay triple what my 67 coronet is worth if I could find it.
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MrMoparCHP said:
As I see it this is no different than all the 300-Hurst that everybody here criticizes for the seller wanting too much. The 300-Hurst is rare and unique but not pulling the money that some sellers are trying to get. Here we have a car that this group finds more desirable but in reality is no different. Personally I find it more interesting that the 300-Hurst are not getting more and rust for rust I would pay more for a 300-Hurst.

I do not see this car going for $8000 as an indicator to what these are worth. The bidding stopped at $2500 till one bidder popped the reserve, so we have a dozen bidders who don’t think it was worth more than $2500 and one who thought it might be worth more? The fact that the car runs only bumps the value about $500, end of the day this car or another like it could have been had for $4000 (or less).


Alan
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Alan, there were only 503 300 Hurst built. CHP Polaras from 69 have been built three times as much. But how many exist? Think we are currently at 14 cars counted. Now if you look at the 300 Hurst more than 350 of them are still known to exist. You can buy a 300 Hurst everyday while you can not say that about any k-code Polara with an L-code engine.

As you know I paid more for my 69 CHP Polara (genuine CHP car) 5 years ago as the 8k were this car currently is. And mine didn't run (engine locked). And it was pretty rusty.

I simply wanted it, could afford it so I bought it.
Knowing that the major part of the project will be the investments into the restoration anyhow. So what do a couple of grand in the purchase price really matter in the end?

Happiness and enthusiasm don't have a priceticket.

Carsten
 
These cars are not financial investments. You're investing in happiness where the dividends pay you back in memories ten-fold.
I can remember every detail of every Mopar I have ever owned.

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Alan, there were only 503 300 Hurst built. CHP Polaras from 69 have been built three times as much. But how many exist? Think we are currently at 14 cars counted. Now if you look at the 300 Hurst more than 350 of them are still known to exist. You can buy a 300 Hurst everyday while you can not say that about any k-code Polara with an L-code engine.

As you know I paid more for my 69 CHP Polara (genuine CHP car) 5 years ago as the 8k were this car currently is. And mine didn't run (engine locked). And it was pretty rusty.

I simply wanted it, could afford it so I bought it.
Knowing that the major part of the project will be the investments into the restoration anyhow. So what do a couple of grand in the purchase price really matter in the end?

Happiness and enthusiasm don't have a priceticket.

Carsten
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Ultimately if you buy what you like and you like what you buy....you can't go wrong. That is an enthusiast. It would be nice if someone steps up and saves it. I think as an investment it might not work out but as a hobby/passion it will. You just get paid back in smiles per mile:3gears:

Dave
 
I'm not going to say much more about this car but here are some pictures from July when it was last up for sale. Yes it is the same car.
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Alan
 
I remember Alan pointing out the CHP and Non CHP differences then......July seems like such a long time ago
 
I missed on the fun with this thread. shoot.

My two-cents is its surprising what it apparently sold for given its condition and uncertainty on its true heritage (CHP duty vs CHP spec) as has already been astutely pointed out. I hope it gets a good home.

As to its value, I have an inherent bias given my interest in these vintage cop cars.

Part of my interest is economic..i aint got Jay Leno lettuce for my passion..and they are investments to me in a sense. As many pointed out, people "value" things differently. That fact is manifested in what they are willing to pay for something they want or need. Thats just how markets work. One guy's $1,000 is "nuts", to the next guy its a "bargain" at that price.

Part of my interest is practical: there arent many left from this era and they were bad-a** cars..seriously bad-a**. Somebody in this thread said imagine a "four door Road Runner". then add in enough fluid cooling for two cars, 100 mph all day long, indestructible bodies, heavy-duty everything, etc, and so forth.

The analogy I "over-use" is imagine an NFL offensive lineman doing fifty 225 lb reps on the bench, weighing 350 lbs, and running a 4.5 second forty yard dash, and just as strong and fast at the end of the game as at the start.

That's the image in my mind when I consider what these cop cars could do..extraodinary combinations of strength and performance doing not-very-glamorous duty time in and time out. "Quarterbacks and Cuda's" get all the glory but there's real work done in the trenches too.

Last but not least, I have great respect for the people who made their living protecting and serving in them. Not many of us have jobs where a "really bad day" results in us not coming home...ever. Yes, they do it by choice..those who wear the uniform..and they know what the job entails.

I still admire their courage and sacrifice and why taking care of the machines that they actually used is how I choose to spend my leftover "lettuce". One officer was reunited with a car I restored ... brought tears to his eyes as he recalled his time driving THAT car. not just the cop stuff, but when his kids were born, the good times with friends on the force,etc. it was so cool just talking to him for while about "life".

anyway, cool thread.:sSig_thanks:
 
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