Trying to value my ride

[Ironwolf]

I lost my boat in the divorce and it was actually the only part of the deal that I thought went my way.

Hmmm So are you telling us that you lost a hole in the water that you were throwing money into to another HMMrrmM "Hole" that took half of what you ever had ??? ops: :head_smack:

 

[detmatt]

Not sure i could have said it any better Paul.

 

[Ironwolf]

Matt Don't forget I've been there too after 26 years ........

 

[detmatt]

You know what they say, divorce is expensive because its worth it.

 

[Ironwolf]

Yes it is, if not for mine I would not be with my new honey and happy.

OHH and with my new C-Body !!! s_dancing2:

 

[68plymouth383]

I have a hard time believing that this is an orig. 13,000 mile car with all the wear, and tear. It looks like somebody got spray paint happy and painted the dash bezel silver. Also looks like car is a factory 383 2Barrel "G" Code Vin, and not an "H" Code 4Barrel car. It doesn't have the correct Hp exhaust manifolds. The dual snorkel air cleaner adds some value............. What's it worth?? Whatever somebody's willing to pay!! Maybe you will find the guy who had this car, or one like it when he was young. I have know of several 67/68 fury convertibles selling. Some with very few options, and some loaded.

One is a 68 Fury conv. Factory 440 "L" Code Hp car power windows, factory power disc brake car. tilt/telescoping steering column, cruise control, ac car. Engine recently rebuilt whole car completely redone. Orig Yellow paint car, with black interior. No rust. Sold for 12,500.

1968 Plymouth Fury Conv. also yellow. More of a driver factory 383 "G" code 2 barrel car manual drum brakes front and rear. sold for 10,500. Non ac car. Black interior.

Here are a few before the restoration. did the pics upload?

 

[greasemonkeyman]

Although the market for C-Bodies has never been a high priced one,things may change in the near future,as the economy starts on the upswing.I've seen this happen with other makes/models in the past,and although this economic crunch sent prices on a downward slope,things are slowly back on the rebound.Years back,early Buick Rivieras were just another car and their value has skyrocketed in the past ten years.The same with 1960's Jaguars,but like anything and everything,prices right now are stagnant.As time goes on(and it may take another 5-10 years),I'm sure the value of a nice clean C-body will on the rise.What people seem to forget is that as time passes,these cars are decreasing in numbers due to rust,neglect,car accidents,lack of parts,storm damage,etc. In another ten years from now,finding parts to restore one of these cars is going to be a hard endeavor,and that also drives the price up,especially when prices of similar era A,B,and E bodies become priced beyond the realm of the average Joe,so the next best thing becomes a C-body.And besides,some of us just prefer large cars or have a need to seat 5-6 people while we're cruising thru life!

 

[jeffbiologist]

actual mileage

Now Im almost certain someone will be commenting about the validation of the Mass DMV but its known as one of the toughest. Just got the title and responding to doubters in kind. All paint in engine compartment is original, its a original 4barrel for the person who somehow read a VIN that wasnt posted. Nothing sprayed chrome on dash, all original except the new stereo. Car is in too good of shape to drive around with shitty paint and top. No one knows or can even guess close what Im into this for and really thats no ones business. I was just trying to get EDUCATED opinions on approximate value before it comes out of paint and will be appraised. I havent seen one in such good shape or with anywhere near the mileage online. More pics as it goes through paint this month. Thanks to those who've helped and to the haters.... go away.

 

[detmatt]

We aren't haters at all, you have a great looking car that any of us would be proud to own. You're just going to have to let go of the whole 13,000 mile thing, the underhood shot is the dead giveaway. That picture is consistent with 113,000 miles but that's ok because that car with a repaint probably wouldn't be worth too much more if it did only have 13,000 miles on it.

 

[commando1]

Does any documentation come with the car that can confirm this low mileage

Now Im almost certain someone will be commenting about the validation of the Mass DMV but its known as one of the toughest. Just got the title and responding to doubters in kind.

RE: The 4 bbl. Any first grader can lot at the manifold in your pic and know what kind of carb is on it.

I see you're back after getting unmercifully beat up on. And still pitching the snake oil. That is what truly identifies the hucksters.

That's not documentation proving the mileage.
I spent all my life dealing with the Mass. RMV. I know all the procedures. 13,097 on the title means ****.

You want an honest valuation with ZERO B.S.?
35 hundred from what I have seen so far. It could go up or down from there.


FWIW: "Actual" mileage as shown on the title is the mileage that shows on a working odometer at the time of application for title.

 

[saylor]

this is the mazda Miata guy ?

or another one?

 

[68plymouth383]

67 Fury Orig Dash 62,000 Miles

 

[tallhair]

oh another thread

 

[bulldogchesty]

I don't now about the rest of you, but I am restoring the car because I love it. How many A, B, and E bodies do you see at shows? Too many, I think. This car also has sentimental reasons. I am from a family of eleven, and when my father died my mother signed it over to me. because I would take care of it. Resale value, I could care less.

 

[Stormer]

Hey Jeff,

You have to understand that this is an internet forum. As such, everyone is allowed & some are compelled to express their brutally honest opinions. Like it or not, that's the reality. If you were hoping to get a bunch of nurturing comments, you came to the wrong place, sorry. What's it worth questions always seem to bomb here for some reason.

But, none of the "haters" are gonna buy your car anyway so it's your choice as to how you handle their opinions... My unsolicited friendly advice would be to let it bounce off & keep moving forward.

 

[68plymouth383]

And that's doing it for the right reasons. I bought my 68 fury to keep and fix up. I never purchased it to fix and flip.

I don't now about the rest of you, but I am restoring the car because I love it. How many A, B, and E bodies do you see at shows? Too many, I think. This car also has sentimental reasons. I am from a family of eleven, and when my father died my mother signed it over to me. because I would take care of it. Resale value, I could care less.

 

[tallhair]

Hey Jeff,

You have to understand that this is an internet forum. As such, everyone is allowed & some are compelled to express their brutally honest opinions. Like it or not, that's the reality. If you were hoping to get a bunch of nurturing comments, you came to the wrong place, sorry. What's it worth questions always seem to bomb here for some reason.

But, none of the "haters" are gonna buy your car anyway so it's your choice as to how you handle their opinions... My unsolicited friendly advice would be to let it bounce off & keep moving forward.

Well said Ross .. damn haters ruin everything

 

[polara71]

Ross is learning "the voice of reason" from me.

 

[tallhair]

I somehow doubt that Dave hehehehe

 

[Adebrea]

If your restoring a c-body to make money than you probably made a bad decision. unless you got it for a thousand or less. There are tons and tons of chargers, challengers, cudas, roadrunners at car shows . c-bodies are pretty few and far between from rust and demolition derbies. I will admit it I derbied a 68 fury 4 dr a 71 newport 4dr and a 65 polara 4dr. But before you grill me, all were stripped of interior when I bought them and had more dents and rust in them that anyone would ever pay to fix. but because of that I have a great appreciation for c- bodies! They were bad *** cars that held together and killed many fords and bent the crap out of chevys. C-body guys are the most sentimental of the mopar guys. I love the cars for what they are and the memories I had with them when I was younger.

Bulldogchesty hit it right on the nuts!
I don't now about the rest of you, but I am restoring the car because I love it. How many A, B, and E bodies do you see at shows? Too many, I think. This car also has sentimental reasons. I am from a family of eleven, and when my father died my mother signed it over to me. because I would take care of it. Resale value, I could care less.