L-78 comparison

[PhilS]

Any ideas on price/value comparisons between L78 Camaros vs L78 Chevelles?

[mockingbird812]

I'll get this one started. All things equal (condition, originality, paperwork, features, paint color, transmission, provenance, etc.) Camaros will have a higher market value. How much? I would say the Camaro would be about 20% more, i.e. a theoretical Chevelle L78 selling for $70K would compare to a similar Camaro at $85K. This is a comparison only not a market analysis.

O.K. now, let me step out of the frag pattern here http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif ... let her rip fellas! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

I think we need to at the very least designate a model year to compare the two, unless I missed that part?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Let me drive them both for a couple of months and then I will let you know... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[PhilS]

How about '68 to '68 and '69 to '69?

[mockingbird812]

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I think we need to at the very least designate a model year to compare the two, unless I missed that part?

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My bust. For some reason I was thinking 1969. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[LS6 RAT]

This should be interesting. Styling is going to play a big factor here. If we compare years that both were built. For 1967 I think the Camaro wins by a large margin. For 1968 I think the gap is closer, because the styling on the Chevelle has come up a notch closer to Camaro. For 1969 I think the Chevelle / Camaro styling is both good, but the Camaro is definitely the favorite, hands down. For 1970, I think the Chevelle is a very handsome car and wins over the Camaro for the first time.

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

I guess for 66 the Chevelle Wins Hands down!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

and for 67, they only made 612 L-78's.. RARE = Value eh http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

The only thing that would make this thread better is if you were including the lowly Nova.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

wilma http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[1969l78]

I agree http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[Jeff H]

I would say the 67 Chevelle L78 would be worth more than a 67 L78 Camaro because of production numbers but who knows. As for the 68-70, the Camaro seems to bring the higher numbers probably because of popularity.

[Johnny Horsepower]

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This should be interesting. Styling is going to play a big factor here. If we compare years that both were built. For 1967 I think the Camaro wins by a large margin. For 1968 I think the gap is closer, because the styling on the Chevelle has come up a notch closer to Camaro. For 1969 I think the Chevelle / Camaro styling is both good, but the Camaro is definitely the favorite, hands down. For 1970, I think the Chevelle is a very handsome car and wins over the Camaro for the first time.

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I agree with this.

Phil, hope all is well. You should come to Chicago for Mecum in Oct.

John

[PhilS]

Hi John, things are good just can't get caught up. Would like to make it up but unlikely at this point. Is that one of Mecum's better auctions? I still have a couple of coupes I intend to sell.

[Johnny Horsepower]

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Hi John, things are good just can't get caught up. Would like to make it up but unlikely at this point. Is that one of Mecum's better auctions? I still have a couple of coupes I intend to sell.

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Phil, i would say it's their flagship. They used to call it "premier". Usually alot of nice muscle, probably close to BJ in terms of quality muscle. Might be a good opportunity to sell your coupes. Dana Mecum does a nice job, works with you and allows reserves. As a buyer or a seller it would be my choice.

John

[tabooo]

Phil, Dana does a great job @ both spring & fall auctions,but i feel the fall auction brings out some great buys,that's my opinion. Phil,What are the coupes you intend to sell. Thanks

[PhilS]

I'm going to sell or trade my '70 Hemi Challenger and '70 GSX. I took the GSX to the Mecum auction in FL in Jan with a W-30 rag. The Olds sold but the Buick didn't. I may also sell one of my Camaro L-78 rags but I'm not sure on that. Still looking for a '68-'69 Chevelle L-78 rag.