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Oh there isn't any MIGHT about it...my L-78 is the fastest bone stock muscle car I've ever ridden in..so much faster than my Ram air III Judge's it isn't worth the comparison..as as far as the paper work goes..as mentioned we are assuming paperwork is bulletproof for this comparo.
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Hmmm...well, coming from the Pontiac camp
, I have to disagree. Road tests of the day showed the 68/69-L78 Chevelle was a low 14 second car, at best. The 69 RAIII Judge was also a low 14 second car. They were about the same.
Chevelle Tests - Hot Cars Magazine - 1969 L78 Chevelle SS - February 1969 - 14.07/101 mph, Popular Hot Rodding - 1968 L78 SS Chevelle - high 13's, with slicks.
The 69 RAIII Judge was also a low 14 second car, high 13's with slicks. Biggest difference is that L-78 shortblock was MUCH stronger than the Pontiac RAIII.
I'd like to point out too that 1/4 mile times aren't exactly a measure for collector value. If it were, then a 1989 Turbo Trans Am would be worth more than a 70 Hemi Cuda. It's the image the car conveys, and in this case, I'd have to say the Judge would be worth more because it's regarded as a iconic Musclecar. It's also a big bonus that Pontiacs can get PHS documentation, and when it comes to a Judge, that makes ALL the difference in the world. Jim Mattison (PHS) stated that 40% of all the requests he gets for GTO documentation turn out to be a cloned Lemans. As for Judges, I'd estimate that 80% of all 69 Judges are standard GTO's or Lemans's. It's easy to clone a Judge - stickers and a wing, and you have it (visually at least). The 69 Judge is just far more identifiable to the average collector. It's pop art, it's a sign of the Musclecar Era, and therefore tends to bring a few more $$$ than a 69 Chevelle SS.