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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton
The two '73s are the same car, much better condition, maybe a different 454, and including a 4-speed. The $41,000 is a much more desirable '72. Bad comps.
From what I've seen on TV auctions, I'd think that one you hauled might bring $20-25K in great condition. As mentioned above, I agree the best way to go is to clean it up as-is, get it running, and sell as a survivor.
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It would cost $20k to make it into a $20k car. My $8.00 Misubishi parts runner truck would also cost $20k to put back in showroom condition and I could ask $20k on auto trader for it. That doesn't make it worth $20k, (or that old Chevelle worth $42k), unless and until some moron actually pays that for it.
The muscle car bubble was incredibly strong and long lasting, covering about the last 25 years. If any domestic car has any collector appeal at all, there should be dozens of confirmed sales or auction results online. Google 1972 911S or "Hemi 'Cuda" and read for days. Absolutely no one on earth collects 1973 Chevelles, at least not intentionally.
The only way that it has any value to anyone is if it was their mother's car, and it's purely sentimental value. It's a shame that mom didn't get the urge for a big block SS Chevelle 3 or 4 years sooner. Then you might have something w some collector value.
