69 chevelle

[novarichie]

would like to know the value of a 69 chevelle l78 a buddy of mine is selling,10,495 original miles,i know the mileage is right,because i owned the car new,this car is unrestored,my buddy wants fair market value,said he would never sell the car,now its for sale,(son's college)little help guys thank you,richie...........

[mockingbird812]

Richie,

Give us some more info. Powertrain originality, color, options, transmission, documentation, condition ....

Photos would be helpful too.

BTW, which dealership did u buy this new?

[novarichie]

motor,trans,reaend,all original,the whole car is all original,frost green ss bench seat,car was bought new at devereaux chevrolet in east mckeesport pa,i sold the car in 1971,my good friend has owned it since,got divorced in 1985 lost some of the docs back in the 70s didn't save all the docs,he has the build sheets,car has the chambered exhaust,this car is untouched. richie

[novarichie]

oh,car is 4 speed,dark green int,manual steer,power disc brakes,12 bolt 4.11 posi

[mockingbird812]

Is it "dark" or "frost" green? Interior color? Curious what plant it came from - alot of Pgh cars came from Baltimore or Framingham. Baltimore built cars rarely had build sheets, Framingham had some peculiar build sheets.

[novarichie]

frost green outside,dark green int.,maybe he doesn't have build sheet,have to check with him, don't know were car was built,has a quarter size bubble on the bottoms of the front fenders

[mockingbird812]

Here's my wag not to be confused with reality. I have owned 3 '69 L78 'velles and sold one of them (Colussy, Chev in Bridgeville, PA - Framingham built).

Regarding the car you mention, it is hard to tell without seeing it or pix. Altho green/green cars were quite popular then there are fewer takers now, so that affects market value. Documentation will be real important (don't forget old pix you may have). Sounds like the car is orginal but tired possibly w/o restorable original paint. Undercarriage unknown. With low miles it could be o.k. as long as it missed those messy/salty western PA winters. Storage of the car would be critical to condition. My estimate with info provided: With good docs - $40-45K, w/o docs - $25-30K. Sentimental value to you (original owner) .... priceless.

Am sure some others with more experience in this area will chime in. Keep us updated and good luck - am assuming you may make a play for this car. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[novarichie]

thanks sam, no winters on this car was always in the garage,covered with moving blankets,paint is still very nice, what kind of docs do i need?, thank again sam. richie............

[mockingbird812]

build sheet, protecto plate (warranty card folder), window sticker, dealer invoice, dealer order form, original title, dealer receipt for purchase, documentation of low miles, vintage photos, etc.

[1969l78]

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thanks sam, no winters on this car was always in the garage,covered with moving blankets,paint is still very nice, what kind of docs do i need?, thank again sam. richie............

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And some pic's http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[novarichie]

i,ll have to get some pic's

[olredalert]

-----Are the smog and the exhaust manifolds still on or with the car???........Bill S

[novarichie]

yes,with the car, richie

[novarichie]

the manifolds are on the car with plugs,and the smog pump and brackets are in a box put away

[Mr70]

Look to see if it came with an F40 or F41 suspension.
Also if equipped w/M-22 Muncie.

[novarichie]

i know its not m 22,its m 21,were am i looking for f40 or 41 suspension?

[Mr70]

If there's a window sticker,buildsheet or dealer invoice it will show the RPO of F40 or F41,or M-20,M-21,M-22.
Or look for a rear sway bar & even boxed lower rear control arms too possibly denote F41 suspension.
If you notice any stickers still applied to the front/rear swaybar or either of the 4 shocks/springs,see if you can make them out too.
Can you tell us what month/year this chevelle was built as well as the assembly plant,(7th character in VIN),when you get time?
Do you remember what brand of tires it came with,Goodyear,Firestone and are they & the spare still around too?
That's pretty cool that you have the chance to get it back.

[novarichie]

don't know the month/year or plant after the divorce the docs got lost or missing by my ex,that was 39 years ago,we didn't save all the docs,young and dumb,will call my buddy and see what he can come up with,i just want it back because it was mine new... thanks richie.......

[mockingbird812]

A noble quest.

[novarichie]

sam ,just looked at your black 69,one of the nicest chevelles that i ever seen,really nice....richie......

[novarichie]

pic,very bad

[mockingbird812]

Here, try this...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v697/mockingbird812/69%20300%20Deluxe%20L78/337187-TMP16-1.jpg

[Mr BB Chevy]

http://www.joeyg.com/pics/syc-chevelle.jpg
http://www.joeyg.com/pics/syc-chevelle2.jpg

[Denis]

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/337491-Untitled-1.jpg

[Bill Pritchard]

With your updated info (no winters, always stored inside and covered, car still very nice), and assuming there are no docs, I will guess $32 - $37K. If you truly believe that you're going to keep it this time (as opposed to buying it and then flipping it as soon as the old 'sentimentality' wears thin) then you might add on another $5 - $8K. As Sam has indicated, the fact that it's a true two owner car, you bought it new and have known the car it's entire lifetime is pretty much priceless http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[novarichie]

thanks bill,back in 71 that 2800 bucks was a down payment on a house,car never left my town in 39 years,so i must go after it now.... richie......

[novarichie]

i talked to my buddy today,build sheet under rear seat,and one on top of gas tank he said thats all we need to to make the car legit. richie.............

[Bill Pritchard]

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back in 71 that 2800 bucks was a down payment on a house

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Yep, I hear ya, and I'm sure there are plenty more of us here that did something very similar http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif But in this instance, you're one of the very few who gets a chance to make amends for past mistakes http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Given two build sheets, I'd say you could drop $50K on it and go to bed smiling every night. Has your friend given you a price yet? Am I in the ballpark?

[mockingbird812]

Keep us posted Richie. Got any current pictures of it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[novarichie]

sam,i'll get some current pics as soon as i can,thanks richie.........

[novarichie]

bill,no my buddy hasn't given me a price yet,i'm going to wait awhile yet ,the car is not going any were,will let you know, thanks richie......

[GaryH]

Richie, let me know how it goes. I have never seen the car but have heard you talk about. If you get it back I want a ride! Good luck!!!