@Pete Kaczmarski
Thanks for posting that link, I had stumbled across it the other day, and had commented in that earlier thread, wondering if it was originally a 2-barrel.
Thanks to Dan Scully, I see the FT shows the answer that it was born a 383-2.
IMO it has 3 strikes against it vs the asking price.
1. It's not a survivor car anymore, as it's been modified.
2. It's not a great police car as-is, because it's a clone with cosmetic issues: the faded paint and surely some wear that the pics don't show. See the top edge of the passenger doorpanel, it is worn/torn, and the plastic trim around the rear seat is sun-dried. The dashpad is obvious, but look to the right of the Motorola - the dash paint looks sketchy. I suspect this interior would be disappointing when seen in total, in person. And it looks like a cheap aftermarket wiper blade - what other 'items' on this car might disappoint?
3. If one's a performance-leaning person, experienced reports from knowledgeable guys on here say: there is a significant difference between the 382-2 and the 383-4. (
@saforwardlook has said this IIRC)
I don't know if in '69, but some years the 383-4 got a higher-stall torque converter, which adds some magic to it. (saforwardlook - can you clarify the years on the converter?)
If that matters to you, the add-ons to this car might not be up to par. Even if it doesn't matter, the 383-4 commands a bit of a price premium, and this car doesn't have it.
IMO, one must buy this car for liking it as-is, and not paying for the effort to convert it into something it isn't.
I would say with the wear on it, clone status, etc, that
@66l78rat isn't too far off at $8000.
