[Chevelle-list] Out of Touch?

[Rick Schaefer]

   Thanx for all the reassurance.   I'm sure its a B-J-S problem (Barret
Jackson Syndrome).  I'm not actively looking for a 65 but somewhere in the
recess of my mind i'd like one.   This one was close and from my initial
view I thought it would be in my price range.  I thought about it all
weekend & decided that I'd sell my 68 Camaro to finance the 65.  I'll
continue with what I have.

On 8/14/07, Jim & Chris <colgan at warwick.net> wrote:
>
>  *Hey Rick, theres a 1965 Malibu  283ci  ss ? in Port Jervis N.Y at Reiss
> Auto sales, Inc. if your interested (845) 856-4372 we were down there today.
> the only thing I can tell you is its white. Jimmy C. ps if you want me to
> take a closer look let me know*
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* plgchevelle65 at aol.com
> *To:* chevelle-list at chevelles.net
>  *Sent:* Tuesday, August 14, 2007 4:11 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Out of Touch?
>
>
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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 :).
>
>   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.
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> --
> Rick Schaefer
> 72 TPI El Camino
>
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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