What Would You Pay For This..Or..What's It Worth

[Viet Nam Vett]

Ok...Lets say you ran across a Complete numbers matching 1967 427 435 HP Tri Power motor that was rebuilt years ago but never fired.

Now I have heard stories and have seen just the Tri Power Intakes and orignal carbs go for some big bucks.. like $5K to 7K. That being said...what would the rest of the motor be worth then?

And the motor has the orignal broch marks and correct numbers and type stamping.

Would this motor be worth over 5K..... 10K ...Over ...15K.... More...???

Ok ..experts...I would assume that a restorer would probably pay more if it was in the date code range he needed.. But what would it be worth to the average Joe??

Your Thoughts..............

 

[67HEAVEN]

But what would it be worth to the average Joe??

Your Thoughts..............

To the average Joe, who presumably is uninterested in numbers matching, nor originality, it has to be worth less than a new ZZ-502 crate. Why? Less cubes, driveability issues, tuning issues, fuel-availability issues, warranty?

Let's start with the assumption that it was a L-72 in similar condition to the engine you described. Maybe $4,000-$5,000? Remember, this is the value to the average Joe daily driver guy.

Then, add in $2,000-$3,000 for the showboat value of that little ol' L-71 tri-power.

I'm guessing $6,000-$8,000 U.S. bucks, but I could be wrong.

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

To the average Joe, who presumably is uninterested in numbers matching, nor originality, it has to be worth less than a new ZZ-502 crate. Why? Less cubes, driveability issues, tuning issues, fuel-availability issues, warranty?

Let's start with the assumption that it was a L-72 in similar condition to the engine you described. Maybe $4,000-$5,000? Remember, this is the value to the average Joe daily driver guy.

Then, add in $2,000-$3,000 for the showboat value of that little ol' L-71 tri-power.

I'm guessing $6,000-$8,000 U.S. bucks, but I could be wrong.

Yeah...I would guess around the same maybe a little more... But... And here's the big But..:L(He Said Butt) ....Tri Power Intakes and Carb set up's are going for around $5k..-to- $7K... So when it comes to the restorer guy I think they are willing to pay much much more for a Matching complet motor...

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[bossvette]

put it on E-bay with a reserve and see where it goes

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

put it on E-bay with a reserve and see where it goes

I think that's where it's headed...I'll have some pic's this week end.

 

[stepinwolf]

One more thought

About three years ago I bought a 67 convertible with the intention of restoring the car to it's original state. It happen to be a Canadian car with the tank sticker, and General Motors documents certifying the car as being an original 435 HP car with an assortment of options.

I did my homework before jumping in, and was surprised to see how hard it was to find a correct block. It also happened to be a few weeks before the Corvette show in Carlisle, so I used this occasion to keep searching for a decent usable block.

I was not able to find a bare block under ten grand, and those that could have been available, had not been brought to the show because all three needed machining work. So I guess if the engine is complete, and it's not a bogus build, anyone looking to rebuild an original BB 67 would most probably be ready to spend a considerable amount of money.

I have no need what so ever for this engine, but for 15K I would buy it myself without even a second thought, just to have it sitting on the shelf. :dance

BTW, when I tallied up the cost of the parts, and out of shop labour ( plating, painting, etc. ) , it would have cost me between 80K to 90K not counting my own labour. So I turned around, placed an ad on E-bay, and sold it out of auction 48 hours after the ad first appeared. I made the same profit on the sale that I would have made had I restored the car.

 

[vintagecorvette]

stepinwolf

I remember that car. Did you happen to buy it out of Victoria?

oWEN

 

[stepinwolf]

Not the same car

vintageCorvette

Hi, I don't believe it is the same car. This one was originally sold at a dealership in Northern Quebec, and spent all it troubled, abused life, in this Province. It was white with red leather interior, and had all the go fast options. Sadly when I was finally able to get my hands on it, ALL THE GOOD STUFF had long ago been removed, so in order to get it back to the " factory specs " about the only thing usable were the original tags, and paperwork.

When I ran the ad on E-bay I advertised it as follows, original documented 67 big block convertible. All body and Fiberglas panels will need replacement. Frame is so bad, no part of it is now usable. The complete drivetrain has been swapped out, and what ever interior is left, looks as though it had been used as an off road bike racing track.

I received an e-mail from a prospective buyer saying that he could not believe it was that bad, and asked if I could send him a few area specific pictures. Well I took the shots, sent them to him with my phone number, and when he called back, his first words were, and I quote " shi* Bob you really Tell it like it is, because it's just as bad as you described it " unquote. Well after the initial shock, it was sold out of auction, to someone else the very next day. BTY the sale really made my day

P.S. I did use the car for a few weeks before it was sold, and with the frame rot as bad as it was, the doors no longer opened. To get in and out of the car, I had to jump onto the decklid, and slide my ass down into the seat, like we use to see in the sixties circa car related movies. Those who saw me enter and exit the car sure looked stressed out, but there was no other way to get in it.

 

[vintagecorvette]

I remember the ad from ebay.

There was a 1967 BB roadster in Victoria. It was an original 427/435 HP as well. I never saw it but I know of the guy who bought it new and the guy who bought it from him, removed the motor installed a small block and sold the engine and its original BB seperately. The seller was one of those guys who buys cars and removes all the valuable parts then sells the car for hte same high dollar. I was not sure if you car was the car, but now I know.
oWEN

 

[stepinwolf]

Eye No 1 2

Owen,

I, along with most of the members of this forum, also know of someone who does the same type of stripping, and they do it to 100's of cars a year. I can't mention any names here, but I think they do business somewhere in OHIO.

 

[BarryK]

Owen,

I, along with most of the members of this forum, also know of someone who does the same type of stripping, and they do it to 100's of cars a year. I can't mention any names here, but I think they do business somewhere in OHIO.

sure, blame it all on the Americans!!

 

[stepinwolf]

We all do it sooner or later

Barry,

I'm da** sure you know very well who I am talking about

:eyerole :eyerole :eyerole--:eyerole :eyerole :eyerole :eyerole

 

[Viet Nam Vett]

About three years ago I bought a 67 convertible with the intention of restoring the car to it's original state. It happen to be a Canadian car with the tank sticker, and General Motors documents certifying the car as being an original 435 HP car with an assortment of options.

I did my homework before jumping in, and was surprised to see how hard it was to find a correct block. It also happened to be a few weeks before the Corvette show in Carlisle, so I used this occasion to keep searching for a decent usable block.

I was not able to find a bare block under ten grand, and those that could have been available, had not been brought to the show because all three needed machining work. So I guess if the engine is complete, and it's not a bogus build, anyone looking to rebuild an original BB 67 would most probably be ready to spend a considerable amount of money.

I have no need what so ever for this engine, but for 15K I would buy it myself without even a second thought, just to have it sitting on the shelf. :dance

BTW, when I tallied up the cost of the parts, and out of shop labour ( plating, painting, etc. ) , it would have cost me between 80K to 90K not counting my own labour. So I turned around, placed an ad on E-bay, and sold it out of auction 48 hours after the ad first appeared. I made the same profit on the sale that I would have made had I restored the car.

Great story.... There Wolf..... Well... I should be seeing this motor tonight or tomorrow some time.. I'll shoot some pic's and post them her with the story behind this motor. It's one of those Corvette in a Barn Stories.... But True..!!

 

[BarryK]

Barry,

I'm da** sure you know very well who I am talking about

:eyerole :eyerole :eyerole--:eyerole :eyerole :eyerole :eyerole

yes, but I still wanted to throw my comment in. sorry, it was a weak attempt at humor!

 

[stepinwolf]

yes, but I still wanted to throw my comment in. sorry, it was a weak attempt at humor!

Please don't apologize, I actually did get a kick out of reading your post.