1968 Impala SS

[8t3hurstolds]

While at he MCACN in this past Nov. a gentleman that has owned my old Impala SS for the last 27 years has offered me an op. to buy the car back.The car is still numbers matching-396,4-speed,buckets and council,fast back,factory red,white buckets,needs full restoration.I bought it when I was in the army-1980,AZ car.Dated my wife in it too.It looks ok from 20 feet,interior is mill dewy,few missing parts but I will try to get it.We are going to talk after the holidays.I just dont know what to pay for it.

[8t3hurstolds]

This is a photo of the '68 Impala SS that I am interested in getting back. Any ideas of value would be appreciated. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/12/full-19020-19653-img_0505_2.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/12/full-19020-19654-img_0506a.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/12/full-19020-19655-img_0509_2.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/12/full-19020-19656-img_0510_2.jpg

[67 Nova Boy]

This needs full restoration?

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[GTO_DON]

Looks like a basket case to me. Rougher than 3 days in jail. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif

[8t3hurstolds]

Like I said,Its a 20 footer,dont let the pics fool you,It was one bad SS when I owned it.Since, I understand it spun a bearing.it was a solid lifter car.396 -30 over ,heads shaved 24 thousand,trw 10.5 to 1 pistons,holly 700 duel pumper carb(still on motor)etc.At the time,I thought it was about 425-450 hp at crank.I had also installed 411 rear gears which are still in it.I remember putting those rims on the car-17.50 into each one.lol First I found the rims,then scrounged for trim rings and center caps.

[olredalert]

----For the longest time I felt that 68s were just too big (that coming from a guy who likes big iron) but I have seen the light. This 68 is cool. By your description a value of maybe $13,000 to $15000?

[Bill Pritchard]

If the body is solid and it just needs cosmetics, I would say $8 - $10K. Even then, you start doing much in the way of restoration and you'll be upside down faster than you can say &quot;upside down&quot;. If it was an SS427, that'd be a whole different story.

[8t3hurstolds]

olredalert-thanks I know the &quot;Big Impalas&quot; are gaining strength.When I owned this car back in the 80's I wanted to race it.Now I would just restore and drive it.Wellllll <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[8t3hurstolds]

Thanks Bill-Looking for all comments even if it hurts a little,thats why Im here.Thank you.Doug

[olredalert]

----Part of my guess should have said &quot;if you have to&quot;. And maybe a bit of over payment due to your past ownership as well.....Bill S

[chadk]

That car has a lot going for it, #s matching 396, complete 4 speed setup (very expensive), and great color combo.

Here is a similar car for sale. http://rockford.craigslist.org/cto/4787676904.html

[8t3hurstolds]

chadk-thanks for the info!This gives me something to compare.Mine was a power delete car.(brakes,steering,windows,locks) nothing power.I wonder what it would look like made into a GASSER!

[galveston]

I'm with Bill, 8-10K is reasonable money without being buried, gives you room to do what needs it may require.

[8t3hurstolds]

Thanks Shaun,you guys are on the same page I am.Pics can be deceiving and I thought I&quot;d post them just to let people see the car.

[Geneo]

Good looking 1968 there,got my eyes opened when I started pricing the restoration for my 1968 SS427 at MCACN

[8t3hurstolds]

We just have a couple days before we start to negotiate. Cant get my hopes to high.Wish me luck folks!

[Geneo]

Neat car I like the fender lights and the Z03 super sport option

[8t3hurstolds]

I guess this is&quot;nt going to happen,the owner has not replied to my messages since the new year.....

[GTO_DON]

He probably wants more for it than you offered. I don't agree with the numbers that were thrown around here and if you offered that I'm sure that's why he has not gotten back to you to be honest.

[8t3hurstolds]

I didnt get the chance to make an offer,thats what I mean....He said we&quot;d talk after the holidays,there gone and I'm wondering why he&quot;s left me pondering.

[427TJ]

He probably watched B-J. You know what happens when guys watch B-J.