Declining collector car market ??

[Zedder]

Tony, the only reason your car hasn't sold is that you really don't want to sell it! Buyers set pricing in any market, not appraisers or sellers. '69 Z's in the condition of your car are in the $60's, so how can anyone expect a '68 to be in that range also??? '68's just don't bring strong money. You've done your home work and asked many people about the car's value, so you know what it is worth today. My advice is to keep the car and enjoy it until you really need the money one day for something else

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

I don't see it.. I only see Buyers being smarter and doing their homework.. if being smarter means less high end cars being sold that are not as described.. maybe that is seen as weak market.. but Quality and Docs always sell.. just my 2 cents and what I see.

Mike Crown

[TXSS]

I agree with much that has been said, but not all. Documents and pedigree are your safest bet but they're not the only game in town. Other wise how do you account for the ZL-1 powered Camaros I build selling for 90-95K. All in less than two weeks and some in less than 2 days. I can assure you my customers are not suckers and all have extensive numbers matching, documented collections. Including real ZL-1's and crossram Z's. I'm told the cars are a perfect fit for them because they get the look and the feel with out the risk. It's to risky, in some collectors minds to take a numbers matching ZL-1 or crossram Z out on Saturday and spank it. But I know for a fact that my cars get driven like they stole'em. I hope that trend continues because I've got a Christmas model coming out. Did I say I hope that trend continues.....I hope....I hope....I hope.

Rick

[firstgenaddict]

Survivors will continue to command the dollars... docs or no docs they are what they are.

[rich p]

The Mod cars(Touring) are a whole new topic. These are still selling for big money. Guys love old body style with modern technology. These cars are still doing very well.
Who doesnt like a 5 speed in their car?? Im a purist

[mc25t190]

Rare, desirable, low production, low color production,something no one else has,usually sells.

[rich p]

I agree !!

[deuce-less]

in my experience, sometimes a rare or unusual color can be a problem when looking to maximize your return. while the better colors seem to only enhance desirability jmo

[firstgenaddict]

There is a difference between a rare (because of lack of buyer knowledge when the car was new) or scarce (they ain't around cause they were ugly from day 1)

[Stefano]

SS,
I think this would be a good time for you to sell me some of your cars real cheap Look at it this way, if the market is declining then you can buy them back for less later.