What it worth? 1969 Chevelle ss396 375hp

**X66 714** · #1 03-18-2012, 01:31 AM

I have a 1969 Chevelle ss396 that needs total restoration & I'm curios what it could be worth. It's Monoco Orange w/black vinyl top. Black bucket seats & console automatic. Manual steering & 3:55 posi. I have the "born with" engine from the intake to the pan with distributor. The rear end is the original except it has 4:45 posi now. Original th400 is gone & have a th400 from another ss396 but it was 325hp. The car has original paint & has never been wrecked. It has 71,000 miles one the odometer. The car was raced in the mid to late 70s. There is rust in below the windshield & below the back window. Both front fenders have the usual problems & a spot in the LR quarter. No rust in the floor or trunk & with the small problems in the fenders, I wouldn't think anybody would replace panels. Any thoughts? Thanks, Joe

Jay_chevelless · #2 03-18-2012, 01:45 AM

Do you have any pics? Then it will be easier to make an estimate on WIW.

**X66 714** · #3 03-18-2012, 02:09 AM

I need to figure out how to post pictures...Joe

**X66 714** · #4 03-18-2012, 02:34 AM

OK. Go to Photobucket.
Name: jiaccino
Password: 1969chevelle

48 pictures posted there. Thanks, Joe

L78M22Rag · #5 03-18-2012, 03:18 AM

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.

L78M22Rag · #6 03-22-2012, 05:46 PM

<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 & 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)?

69LM1 · #7 03-18-2012, 03:44 AM

If I remember right Monaco Orange was a SS only color in 69?

Joe, bad idea to post your password, you should change it asap. Here's the photos. I'd say between 16-20k current market?

Rich Pern

69LM1 · #8 03-18-2012, 03:46 AM

Jay_chevelless · #9 03-18-2012, 04:05 AM

Yes you are right that paint code 72 in 69 means factory ss. btw we don't even need your password to acces your photos, just the username. And Rich, I think you are way off with your estimate.

**X66 714** · #10 03-18-2012, 04:12 AM

I'm new at the photobucket thing. I probably won't use it after this.
It's changed. Thanks for the help & guidance

Thanks, Joe