C body vert prices??

[detmatt]

I'm glad I snagged my unicorn when I did.

Me too but I wish I would have snagged 1 or 2 more.

 

[Ripinator]

I think people are just looking for something different. E bodies are definitely starting to come down... unless it's a hemi and they keep on their journey to the moon. I am an E body fan, but I'm just not interested in the prices these days (I shudder to think what I sold my 74 cuda for in the 90s compared to what they bring now). But there are definitely getting to be fewer and fewer nice Cs around... kind of like vans and trucks. The old 70s dodge van you couldn't give away 5 years ago will now net you between 2500-4000. Of course a huge number got scrapped when scrap prices were high a coupe years ago.

I think you can thank "Cash for Clunkers" for that. . .

 

[patrick66]

Not so much. C for C accepted cars, trucks and vans from 1984-1998, so older vehicles were not affected by that. Granted, a lot of very good used vehicles met their fate through that useless scam, but the old Er stuff was safe.

 

[Ripinator]

Not so much. C for C accepted cars, trucks and vans from 1984-1998, so older vehicles were not affected by that. Granted, a lot of very good used vehicles met their fate through that useless scam, but the old Er stuff was safe.

Didn't know there was a date cut-off. I thought that any old car / van was a canidate. . .

 

[Jim 68cuda]

That's usually the way it happens. . . . When you have a particular old car you're looking for and then add a specific like color, you will need to be patient. Obviously many are overpriced but the one you want will eventually show at a reasonable /fair price, including that 68 300.

I had a particular list and it took me 20 years ....

Hey, Jim (from the BOG? ) ! There are definitely some nice cars in your links, and I guess I would say that whenever you can buy someone else's completed project you'll come out ahead versus doing the work yourself. Just the parts for my recent front end rebuild were over $800, and that's with the "cheap" drum brake ball joints. It doesn't take much to get upside down on these cars, and a really nice one that doesn't need a bunch of maintenance work right off the bat has some extra value in my book.

I hope prices keep going up, but with a bunch of paint & body dollars staring at me, I don't know when I'll catch up...

Clair

polara71: Yes I know that struggle. I wanted a 68 340 Formula S Barracuda convertible. It took me 20 years to find one that was both affordable and that required minimal work. I did however have to settle on a green one, so at some point there will be a color change in it's future. Almost every one I saw in the 20 years was green. In my case, only a few hundred convertibles were made with 340's, so through the 20 year search, I never really thought I would be able to own one. I paid quite a bit less than the lowered price on that Fury after the Fury price had been lowered $10k.

Clair: Yes its me from the BOG (Barracuda Owners Group). Since I have two cars currently in body shops and another waiting it's turn, my interest in a C-body vert is only as a clean driver needing minimal work. I do not want another project.

 

[Samplingman]

Not so much. C for C accepted cars, trucks and vans from 1984-1998, so older vehicles were not affected by that. Granted, a lot of very good used vehicles met their fate through that useless scam, but the old Er stuff was safe.

Didn't know there was a date cut-off. I thought that any old car / van was a canidate. . .

Yes, our old Chrysler's didn't qualify, but that didn't stop people from cashing in on high scrap prices. BTW, one of the only benefits from that program was higher sales for Japanese auto makers.

 

[polara71]

My search was for a 70 Polara convertible. Only 842 made so pickings were slim. I set out to find one with a superlite, disc brakes, big block, FK5 and white interior. I'm not sure that car exists anymore. So I have what I have and I'm grateful

 

[Snotty]

Not so much. C for C accepted cars, trucks and vans from 1984-1998, so older vehicles were not affected by that. Granted, a lot of very good used vehicles met their fate through that useless scam, but the old Er stuff was safe.

That all depends on where you live. In California, where every-other-year Smog Tests were done on cars from '66 and up (later revised to '76-up), any that failed a test were eligible to be purchased. Some of the cars that were so bought brought tears to many eyes.

 

[Samplingman]

In regards to the original topic, I got mine as a project. It was given to me in parts, I only paid for delivery. At the time I didn't really have a preference, having owned E-body verts in the past, I knew they were out of my league, so I saw this as an opportunity to create what I wanted. I'm eight years in and probably another 2-3 years to finish. I'll probably end up spending $10-12K overall, but I'll have what I want in the end, and it won't be for sale. If you don't want to be bothered with a project I think $15k to $20k for a "polish and drive" is well worth the time investment savings.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

My search was for a 70 Polara convertible. Only 842 made so pickings were slim. I set out to find one with a superlite, disc brakes, big block, FK5 and white interior. I'm not sure that car exists anymore. So I have what I have and I'm grateful

Heres a 69 Polara 500 vert with big block and superlite. But again, I think the price is high for a C body.
1969 DODGE POLARA CONVERTIBLE

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Even this slightly modified 66 Chrysler 300 seems to me to be somewhat over priced.
1966 Chrysler 300 Custom-ONE OF A KIND

 

[Jim 68cuda]

They're obviously only asking prices but those have gone through the roof in recent years.

Not a lot of nice Cs left.

...and you need a coupe to go with your convertible.
1970 Dodge two-door coup

 

[patrick66]

That all depends on where you live. In California, where every-other-year Smog Tests were done on cars from '66 and up (later revised to '76-up), any that failed a test were eligible to be purchased. Some of the cars that were so bought brought tears to many eyes.

That's not a C-for-C program, though. Close enough. But not the same when the Smog Gestapo says your car is too "dirty" and they offer you a grand for it. That's confiscation and a couple of bucks. Not even a kiss.

 

[300rag]

...and you need a coupe to go with your convertible.
1970 Dodge two-door coup

But he's got a nice blue one already.

 

[polara71]

And two nice convertibles, thank you very much

 

[Jakenks]

If anyone is looking, I have a 1965 Chrysler 300 convertible. It was a 383 car with floor shift 727. Originally beige and red interior. Now has a poor white paint on it. Has a 78 440 in it. Runs, drives and stops. Almost all there, needs restored. Only rust in floor I found was passenger well right rear and I have a replacement panel for it. I'd like to swap it for a C body two door or maybe four door in similar or better condition. No title, will come with a State of Kansas Antique Bill of Sale

 

[pomonamissel]

well if duffy yellow is your thing i've got a 67 300 rag in process i'll sell . i'll get back on my 65 880 rag , or build my silver 67 300 rag . or sell it instead .

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Since theres no repro sheet metal for a C-body, I was only looking at convertibles that were solid or that at least had minimal rust in the rear quarters. Well, prices on the C body verts I liked (specifically 66 Sport Fury, 66 Polara, 68 300) ended up being way out of budget, even for those needing work. The other options I was considering were 1968 A body convertibles. I ended up buying a 68 Dart convertible instead. Looks like my 66 Sport Fury hardtop will remain my only C-body. I do love my C-body Fury, but I love my new A body Dart vert as well.

 

[polara71]

And the little A proved to be " cheaper"?

 

[Ripinator]

Since theres no repro sheet metal for a C-body, I was only looking at convertibles that were solid or that at least had minimal rust in the rear quarters. Well, prices on the C body verts I liked (specifically 66 Sport Fury, 66 Polara, 68 300) ended up being way out of budget, even for those needing work. The other options I was considering were 1968 A body convertibles. I ended up buying a 68 Dart convertible instead. Looks like my 66 Sport Fury hardtop will remain my only C-body. I do love my C-body Fury, but I love my new A body Dart vert as well.

You do realize now that you bought the Dart, a very reasonably priced c-body convertible will turn up very soon.