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1967 Chevelle SS Values Currently (August 2022)

L78fanatic

L78fanatic

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As some of you know I'm constantly watching out for the right car for my 1967 L78 Clone (to be exactly like my original '67 Deepwater Blue, M20 4-speed, 4.10 posi, black interior with bench seat car that I bought new). So, I'm constantly watching '67's for sale. Even though it's going to be a clone, I still prefer a 138 car to start with. I also would like a Kansas City car, which may be a bit hard to find as so many KC cars were rust belt cars. But, it doesn't hurt to "wish". A June or July '67 build would be my preference. I have an original '67 Engine block along with all date coded parts, etc. ready for the build. I'm sort of waiting until I find the right car to put it in.

Most cars I see for sale by dealers are much over-priced (at least that's what I believe). Recently there were two cars for sale, as a comparison:

1. Bolero Red, Black Vinyl Top, Black Bucket Seat Interior car on BaT. It is in PA, so I was somewhat interested. The car was a Freemont, CA build & it still had the smog pump setup, base engine I believe, surface rust on the bottom, and it's obviously a driver quality car. I wasn't thinking it would go for too much, maybe $40's. It went up to $43,000 but the reserve wasn't met. I believe that was all the money for this one, considering the condition. Of course you need to add 10% fee up to $5,000, as I recall per BaT's criteria. My guess is the guy wanted at least $50,000.

2. Bolero Red, Red Bench Seat Interior car on Mecum Auction - Harrisburg. Frame-off restored, and it looked to be extremely nice! It did sell but barely reached $55,000, when the seller lifted the reserve (or the auctioneer said reserve was off anyway). So with the 10% auction fee, the final sale price was $60,500. It was a 396/325 4-speed car with POP. Seemed to be well documented, and it was very nicely presented.

Now comparing the two cars, I believe car No. 2 was a valid price, maybe even a bit "low", because it was restored very well as far as I could tell from the photos. Car No. 1 was very likely over-priced (but the reserve which was not revealed). The dash had been hacked up for aftermarket stereo, with a cd player or some such thing in the glove box, There was yellowing of the plastic chrome around the radio and just looked very average in the photos. You know what I mean. Maybe the color combo held it back? There was a lot of "red" on that one!

I'm beginning to think the prices may be coming down a bit, but I just felt I'd throw this comparison out there and see what you all think?

Thanks for your thoughts!
 
I think prices are coming down and will adjust. Many cars are financed and that is becoming more expensive. Plus as "we" age the cars lose desirability.
 
I ignore most ads, as they are not number 1 cars. Not to be snobbish, but without being a number 1 car, you just can't compare them unless you do in person and thoroughly. If you have a handful of the same cars and they have been judged similarily in the high 90s, then you can value accordingly and somewhat down the ladder, all items present, just showing wear.
All that said, I also pay attention to markets that concern me, and some I do for fun. The 66-67 velles being one of them, I feel are approaching 90k for a L34 four speed concours car. Work back or forth from there. The exception is the super rare, which the 67 L78 qualifies. That can easily double that price and is driven by the elite, who's money has no limits. You want it, and the opportunity to get it may never come around again, you'll set the price, which again, has no limits for the ultra rare. Clones are tough, but if they're accurate, with accurate parts, they do well.
 
Check this one out ($25k clone- looks solid) :

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L78fanatic said:
How about this one? I already contacted the dealer...dreaming I know. It appears to be legit. I already corrected the seller on some things in the ad and the photos. He sent me a pic of the trim tag and it looks legit...07C ATL build

https://www.lafontaineclassiccars.c...lle-ss-4-11-positraction-coupe-138177a180683/
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If you can spend that much, are you willing to drive it ?
I would think the value would fall a lot if you drive it much. But if you never intend to sell, why not ?
 
Nashville Cat said:
If you can spend that much, are you willing to drive it ?
I would think the value would fall a lot if you drive it much. But if you never intend to sell, why not ?
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Yeah, I love the interior as it’s much like what I had. But that color just doesn’t do anything for me compared to Deepwater Blue. I’d hate to repaint that car being as original as it appears to be. Then there’s the engine...not sure what’s in there....I requested rebuild info. I already have a ‘67 L78 engine waiting the build. I’m prob better off staying on a clone path. I don’t drive my collector cars much at all. The Chevelle might be driven more though. 😉
 
My mind say's find an intact unrestored SS and build it to your heart's desire. Finished cars may have well hidden secrets.
 
L78fanatic said:
I already have a ‘67 L78 engine waiting the build. I’m prob better off staying on a clone path. I don’t drive my collector cars much at all. The Chevelle might be driven more though. 😉
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KwikSS said:
My mind say's find an intact unrestored SS and build it to your heart's desire. Finished cars may have well hidden secrets.
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Yes ! Find one with a solid body that doesn't take much metalwork to restore. Paint is gonna be 15k with a good straight body.
I lucked out and found a 138 vert with no engine/trans. I already had both a 489 and ordered a TKX and a Strange S60 rear with 3:73 gears.
Why don't you consider one mod that won't show ? Use a TKX instead of the Muncie. That way those 3:73 gears can cruise down the interstate at 2200 rpm.
And a Moser 12 bolt would be icing on the L78 cake :)
 
Nashville Cat said:
Yes ! Find one with a solid body that doesn't take much metalwork to restore. Paint is gonna be 15k with a good straight body.
I lucked out and found a 138 vert with no engine/trans. I already had both a 489 and ordered a TKX and a Strange S60 rear with 3:73 gears.
Why don't you consider one mod that won't show ? Use a TKX instead of the Muncie. That way those 3:73 gears can cruise down the interstate at 2200 rpm.
And a Moser 12 bolt would be icing on the L78 cake :)
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I think you need more paint connections lol.
There was a time I was pretty fair at metal finishing. That's what I did at GM for a good number of years. I just don't have the will anymore to do it which is actually a damned shame but I know a few that do pretty good work and paint. I'd think you could find an excellent painter for 10k max. There are still 12 bolts out there. You could even shorten a later 12 bolt for your 67. I'm not much for pushing in a clutch anymore but there was a time I wouldn't use anything else. Even the th400 in my Chevelle is shifted by a shifnoid. Primarily because I use the msd grid for ignition control and can program it with a laptop to shift wherever I want. The grid is a fine tuning instrument which I've never regretted buying. Of course you can also manually shift it if you wish. I'm unsure of the 6 speed autobellhousing pattern in my Silverado but it's a damn decent transmission too. No doubt there's a means to adapt that as well. The pride in ownership certainly comes with doing your build YOUR way. Just time but at my age that is a special commodity. :)
 
What stage of a car are you looking for? Total restored? Restored body, just needs the rest? Complete restored to start? Needs to be started? I see all levels a lot and we can better help you find one if we knew the amount willing to spend and state of car you're looking for.
 
KwikSS said:
I think you need more paint connections lol.
There was a time I was pretty fair at metal finishing. That's what I did at GM for a good number of years. I just don't have the will anymore to do it which is actually a damned shame but I know a few that do pretty good work and paint. I'd think you could find an excellent painter for 10k max. There are still 12 bolts out there. You could even shorten a later 12 bolt for your 67. I'm not much for pushing in a clutch anymore but there was a time I wouldn't use anything else. Even the th400 in my Chevelle is shifted by a shifnoid. Primarily because I use the msd grid for ignition control and can program it with a laptop to shift wherever I want. The grid is a fine tuning instrument which I've never regretted buying. Of course you can also manually shift it if you wish. I'm unsure of the 6 speed autobellhousing pattern in my Silverado but it's a damn decent transmission too. No doubt there's a means to adapt that as well. The pride in ownership certainly comes with doing your build YOUR way. Just time but at my age that is a special commodity. :)
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I've studied the cost of building a solid 12 bolt, and it's just better to go with a Moser.
If you want the best, a Strange S60 with Strac helical posi costs the same. That's why I went with the Strange.
There are plenty of ways to save money, but finding someone who's going to spend weeks getting the car straight
enough for an excellent paint job is tough, and you always spend way more than you thought you would LOL
 
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