70 L78 Chevelle Conv w/ Aluminum Heads
 

Need someone to help with documenting an early (Oct 69) 70 L78/L89 Chevelle convertible. Has 6500 redline tach and aluminum heads. Car is really rusty. Found car in a barn in N. Jersey. Buildsheet is rough. How much should I pay?

Re: 70 L78 Chevelle Conv w/ Aluminum Heads
 

A bunch if you can document that L89 on the build sheet....Wow

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It would certainly be worth north of $100K as is if the buildsheet proves it to be legit. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: 70 L78 Chevelle Conv w/ Aluminum Heads
 

Of course don't pay 100K for it now, that is what COPO says it will be worth if legit and restored - he's probably right on. I hope its the real deal. Is the build sheet readable?

Re: 70 L78 Chevelle Conv w/ Aluminum Heads
 

Considering 18 made (hardtops & convertibles), I'd say proceed with caution. What's remaining of the buildsheet? That would seem to be a key element for determining value. Without key data that proves this car what do you really have?

Illinois dealer will be listing a fully documented L78 (not L89) one soon. Probably won't even publish a price on it.

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Stuart, I'm saying it's worth north of $100K un-restored if it is legit and can be proven with documentation. Restored I could see it bring $200K at Barrett Jackson. That car would be only one known to exist. Of course if you can buy that "ratty old Chevelle" for $1,500 but all means go for it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Kevin, there was rumor of a green 1970 L89 on a trailer at Lebanon Racetrack swap meet this past fall. I saw the car drive by[trailer] ,but thats about it,didnt know what it was until later in the day...A long shot its the same car but you never know....Ill give you a 500.00 profit if you end up with it..

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Yeah that sounds worth the effort,buy the car and cash in with a $500.00 profit."MOF" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif[/img]

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I hope he was kidding!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] I think 5,000 is more like it.

Re: 70 L78 Chevelle Conv w/ Aluminum Heads
 

Sounds more like it could be $50,000 to me. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]