What it worth? 1969 Chevelle ss396 375hp

[mockingbird812]

It will add a certain percentage having a 375 horse Chevelle but the conditions of the two cars being compared are at nearly opposite ends of the spectrum. You are comparing the base 396 car which is fully driveable to a 375 horse car needing a lot of work just to get it road worthy let alone visually appealing. I like the 375 horse car but there are many, many parts (quite a few $pecific to the L78) to be collected, repairs to body to be made, shipping the car home, finding a correct and rare transmission, entirely new interior, paint, glass, trim etc. Lack of documentation and owner history do not help. Current market is way down vs. pre-'08 and after restoration even if you did alot of the work yourself, you will be upside down. IMHO, market for this car is $8 to 10K. This car will have to be a labor of love with plans to hang on to it for the long haul.

[Jay_chevelless]

Here's an L78 for sale for $28k that's completely restored. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/2911924430.html

[Jay_chevelless]

Never mind, that's an L35 325hp 396.

[Postsedan]

<span style="font-weight: bold">SOLD!</span>

Dan

[Jay_chevelless]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold">SOLD!</span>

Dan </div></div>What sold?

[X66 714]

I wanted to thank everybody for their comments. I've been contacted by several that would like to own the car. I've decided to let it go. If the new owner cares to disclose himself, that will be up to him. As for the price...let's just say we came to an agreement. Thanks again, Joe

[L78M22Rag]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L78M22Rag</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There was a Fathom Green on Green 1969 L78 Chevelle 4-speed survivor at MCACN that had one repaint, but was otherwise incredibly well preserved, original and in running order - and it could be bought for $30k at the time.

This one has original Monaco Orange paint (which I think is awesome, even with the rust) but it would need quite a few dollars to get it on the road. Personally, I would put a new vinyl top and interior in it and do a mechanical rebuild... and enjoy it!! Call me if you decide to part with it.... somebody stop me. </div></div>

Well, nobody talked me out of it... (thanks alot Dan &amp; Al), so this is my new project. Thanks Joe, you've been a pleasure to deal with!

I happen to already have most of the interior pieces to tidy it up, and I'm going to return it to its original glory in a day-two style, saving the original patina! I think this car will look killer with slotted Ansen wheels up front (thanks Mike), vintage M/T pie crust drag slicks on steelies in back, Lakewood ladder bars (thanks Brent), tow tabs up front (thanks Zach), etc. This site has been a tremendous resource for me and I appreciate all the contacts I've made.

Anyone got an old set of Cyclone headers (to match the decal on the underside of the hood)?

[Postsedan]

Another Great L78 heading to Calgary [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I know your going to enjoy this one.

Dan

[69 Post Sedan]

Congrats on the sale and the purchase. It's great to see a car stay with it's roots!!

Kurt

[69LM1]

Cmon...... Who was closet in price? :0

RichPern