[Chevelle-list] Out of Touch?

Tue Aug 14 14:11:52 MDT 2007

You're OK Rick.??It's the seller of?the car you described that's out of touch with reality.? Unless a 65 is an original?L-79 or one of the 201 BB Z-16's,?it's not worth much at all in poor condition.? An original L-79 or Z-16 might?bring the kind of $$ you mentioned only if the buyer has a burning desire?for a 65.??I have a fairly nice 65 SS and am aware that the 66-72 BB models are more in demand & bring much higher prices.? I can't even guess what the car you saw is worth but shooting from the hip I'd say probably $4-6k and only to the right person.? Sounds like it might be a project car or on it's way to a parts car.? Keep looking.? They're out there in your price range.? Sellers exploit but cash talks!!?????????????????

Phil G. 65 SS

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From: Rick Schaefer <rickas at gmail.com>
To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net
Sent: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 1:09 pm
Subject: [Chevelle-list] Out of Touch?

???? Please let me know if I'm totally out of touch with reality :).??

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? Yesterday I went to look at a 65 chevelle malibu?convertible.? White with blue interior, reported to be "numbers matching".???? It was a 30 footer at best.?? Panels were generally straight, some peeling & cracking of paint between the trunk lid & top well.? Passenger front fender was pushed in right at the front corner, looked like they sideswiped a garage door.??? Looked like a 10 year old Earl Sheib?paint job.?? Interior looked like it was recently done.?? Door panels looked original with repair carpeting added at the bottom 6 inches-I don't think that was original.? Carpet good,? Front bench?seat cover looked relatively new & clean except for a 2 inch gash under the drivers butt.??? Recent aftermarket A/C added but the water pump pulley had no provision for a belt????????? Motor looked like it could have been original.?? 

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As I raised the hood to look at motor I asked how much.??? 20K!? And the look on my face must have confused the girl, she said, oh wait a minute let me check the list inside.? A minute later she returned Oh I was wrong its 30K!? What the heck are these dealers smoking????? I went in thinking it would be in the 10-15K range.? It was certainly an OK driver but 30K is premium money for a 65 - at least I think it is.???? 

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I went there with the intent of really looking it over good, but decided there was no point for further discussion.??? Is it possible/likely/reasonable to look for a 65 convertible in the 10-15 K range that isn't a basket case?? Or am I really out of touch with the market.? 

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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino

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