[tdidona]

Looking for opinions on the value of the '69 restomod below listed near me. I'd like to buy a car that's done but want to pay a fair price obviously. Seller seems motivated and willing to negotiate. The builder listed in CT seems to be legit although I can't find much info on him. The dealer it was bought from looks to have horrible reviews. Thanks.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/cto/d/danbury-1969-chevrolet-camaro-zz502-6sp/6993496962.html

 

[Vega$69]

Not a bad price. Look like it rack and pinion which IMO is a negative. But rest of parts are high quality.

Would need to inspect to confirm body and paint are in 9+ condition.

 

[Garfields Maro]

TMI Sport Seat upholstery looks good, however it appears to have a straight bar headrest on the drivers side and curved bar on passenger side ? Possible rust blisters on he lower passenger door ? Tail panel would look much better if the bottom (below bumper) was blue....

Otherwise I defer to John on the value as he has the experience with this type of build. :thumbsup:

 

[dhutton]

Hate the lower rear valance black paint. It is hideous imho... Similar opinion of houndstooth seats with standard door panels....

Car is overpriced imho.

Don

 

[Vega$69]

Hate the lower rear valance black paint. It is hideous imho... Similar opinion of houndstooth seats with standard door panels....

Car is overpriced imho.

Don

You can easily repaint and add deluxe door panels.

Car appears to have a good list of quality parts that are not cheap.

Would need to inspect to confirm body and paint are in 9+ condition.

The items Don points out can be used to negotiate a better price.

 

[yellow69RS]

I agree with Garth and Don. Too many things I don't like on this car to pay that price. But as I say " When your name is on the title"
If you like the looks of it as it sits make him an offer. I spoke to a guy recently that bought a square body pick up for pennies on the dollar because he offered the seller $10,000 on a truck for sale at $70,000. He bought it for 17,500.

Jeff

 

[Shannon4570]

Hate the lower rear valance black paint. It is hideous imho... Similar opinion of houndstooth seats with standard door panels....

Car is overpriced imho.

Don

It's funny - I kind of like the standard panels with the houndstooth...:wink2:

 

[dhutton]

Deluxe door panels means new window regulators and door lock mechanisms etc. It’s not as trivial as it sounds.

Matching that metallic blue paint on the lower valance would require some effort too.

For $59k I’d want an aftermarket subframe and a four link. Certainly not a rack conversion with all the associated downsides.

Don

 

[dhutton]

It's funny - I kind of like the standard panels with the houndstooth...:wink2:

But you also like rack conversions. :grin2: J/K, sort of.... :grin2:

Don

 

[Shannon4570]

But you also like rack conversions. :grin2: J/K, sort of.... :grin2:

Don

True, true. Yet to be determined how disappointed I will be. Probably this coming spring if I had to guess...:surprise:

 

[Vega$69]

It's funny - I kind of like the standard panels with the houndstooth...:wink2:

I don’t mind the standard panels with Houndstooth either. Regs and door mechanisms are not very expensive if a guy wanted to change.

Most likely for me the R&P would have to go.

The things mentioned like door panels, headrests lower tail panel paint would all be used to negotiate a better price if a guy liked the car.

The ZZ502 and the 6 speed are a plus I like the Ford 9” and the Baer Brakes.

 

[69L48Z27]

Car is $40-$45k tops. Gotta have something special for a 69 Camaro to be worth $60k IMO.

 

[allanjs]

Car is $40-$45k tops. Gotta have something special for a 69 Camaro to be worth $60k IMO.

It does have something special. $90K of the sellers money. :surprise:

 

[tdidona]

Thanks guys. He told me $50k was his bottom line, but came down quickly without me even seeing the car and said he was motivated to sell. I offered him $40k as a starting point and sent him some similar cars and what they sold/were listed for locally. I think I offended him although that wasn't my intention so looks like a no go for now. If it sits for sale for a while I'll revisit. I thought even $50k was high with the leaf spring rear end and terrible reviews from the original shop it was purchased from. Are there services to help me inspect a car correctly? Or is it best to try to find a local mechanic? I'm most concerned with unseen rust, etc. that I'm not sure how to check for.

 

[ballbrat1622]

There are several resources: www.roadreadyinspections.com as well as www.autoappraisal.com/prepurchase.html

Nobody wants to get taken advantage of, but also, the price is somewhat dependent upon what you are comfortable paying and what has been spent.

I might get a quarter panel for $275 versus you paid $350 - plus install, my price might be $1,000 and yours might be $2,000.

Just like the engine - Engine and Transmission $15K - High performance speed shop install might be $2,500 - but another shop might have only been $1,000.

Buying it for you or for investment might be a bigger question.

 

[X-77 keith]

In my opinion the original place it was sold is not important. The car has had a ton of work done to it since then. Is rear leaf really that bad? Have you driven a 4 link car? How aggressive are you planning to drive this car? All of these things should be considered. I think a 4 link is useless if you're not really going to put it to the test.

 

[cv67]

asking a seller if hes got some $ room is std but offering without seeing it can offend some
Your call, do you love everything about it?

Ditto on the valance, wheels and gauges. THey just dont belong there but people follow trends I guess
I wouldnt pay 60k for any car on the planet..

40 is pretty fair for the seller. Sorry, old cars are overvalued these days the buying pool is shrinking. Its nice has some good stuff on it but still.
Original $ spent means nothing.

 

[jcabuilder]

What is the car worth to you? If you like the car buy it. There isn't a car made that someone couldn't find something they didn't like about it. I have done plenty of research on 1969 camaros and if you do it you'll find many cars in the condition or better selling in the $60's and $70's. Inspect the car yourself and bring another set of eyes with you preferably someone that has some car knowledge. Good luck and I hope you find what you are looking for.