what do you think of this car?

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sharp looking car in that color combination...undercarriage shots show some rust on front suspension pieces...could be how it was stored or time since resto???

Always best to have a &quot;disinterested&quot; third party along when you look at a car...helps to balance out &quot;emotional urges&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Look it over carefully top and bottom...have them put it on a lift so you can thoroughly check the underside.

Here are a few things I saw from the photos:
Blue paint??..Engine hoses have screw clamps, is carb original?, trunk mat looks like it doesn't fit?, aftermarket radio, scattershield, seatbelts...no GM id..aftermarket?...text says &quot;the interior was completely restored&quot;...steering wheel and dash trim around gauges looks worn...same thing with heater controls...has a Hurst shifter...they were vague about engine condition...check oil pressure, exhaust smoke, noises, etc.

I like the look of these early Birds...very sharp...depending on your requirements for &quot;fit and finish&quot; it may still need a little work and $$.

Good luck...wilma

[black69]

thanks, I think this car,if a true 326HO would have the side stripes (hopefully in red).
I think odds are it will be too good to be true. The color combo is killer though. It looks like a mediocre restoration actually.

[njsteve]

-Not original engine (if it was they would have absolutely stated it in the ad).
-Lots of repro and dimestore auto parts.
-Camaro front spoiler.
-Not an original black/red car (once again, knowing Volo, they would have stated that in the listing if it was).
-Really grungy underside except for the spots where the floor panels were repaired.
-Have them send you the PHS sheet and post it here. We can decipher it for you.

Average driver &quot;restoration&quot;.

Actual value is around $18,000.

Even if it had its original HO 326 engine, those cars do not bring the $ that a 400 ragtop would.

Kind of like comparing values of a 1967 327 Camaro ragtop to a 1967 Camaro SS350 ragtop.