67 435 engine pad

[Fred Y.]

Re: 67 435 engine pad

What do ya'll think?

Ed, this is the one advertised out of Canada. Yesterday he was asking 585K. NO AWARDS of any sort if I read it correctly. Regardless , a bit pricey ehh--??

[Roy S.]

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I think this car sold in 2006 at Scottsdale for around $165K. Somebody is looking for a healthy/big gain in an eight year span that has seen a fall, a rise and a leveling in values. Probably worth what he paid plus some but 100% to 200% gain, I doubt it.

[Gene M.]

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When they sell for that kind of money (out of my realm of reason) it becomes useless, you can't drive it. Like a painting on the wall just for looking at.

[Steve B.]

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When they sell for that kind of money (out of my realm of reason) it becomes useless, you can't drive it. Like a painting on the wall just for looking at.

I'd much rather look at a gorgeous 67 435 car that's absolutely real vs. any painting on a wall

[Michael J.]

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IMO, if you can't drive it around and enjoy it, I agree with Gene, may as well be a Picasso, monetary value but no visceral value.

[Fred Y.]

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Either way, it is still interesting to see which way the market goes. On one hand you have this one on E-bay with his ridiculous # & then you hear #'s in the 190---230 range. Obviously still alot of $$ but that is what the market will currently "BEAR". With the 50th anniversary of the 67's coming up ,I would think we'd see a rise as we did with the 63's.

Here's a good question. Is anyone currently doing a tally of how many REAL L-71's are still out there that survived ? Much like Jim Gessner is doing with the 65 Fuelies.

[Tim G.]

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That would be a hard thing to tally since the barn door is open. It is a good idea, though. It's hard to do a tally of the 20 1967 L88's.

[Michael J.]

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Here's a good question. Is anyone currently doing a tally of how many REAL L-71's are still out there that survived ? Much like Jim Gessner is doing with the 65 Fuelies.

I don't know of anyone who has the guts to undertake that hot potato.

[Steve B.]

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Either way, it is still interesting to see which way the market goes. On one hand you have this one on E-bay with his ridiculous # & then you hear #'s in the 190---230 range. Obviously still alot of $$ but that is what the market will currently "BEAR". With the 50th anniversary of the 67's coming up ,I would think we'd see a rise as we did with the 63's.

Here's a good question. Is anyone currently doing a tally of how many REAL L-71's are still out there that survived ? Much like Jim Gessner is doing with the 65 Fuelies.

I don't think the number on the ebay car is ridiculous IF the tags, motor, paperwork etc is authentic and properly restored. I would love to find another red or black 435 convertible with factory pipes, paperwork, beautifully restored with real parts etc, the whole nine yards for 190/230.

[Fred Y.]

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Good point I suppose. We obviously ALL KNOW that there are 9000 L-71's out there for sale today, but this may be something worth looking in to in the future ; when I have ALOT MORE TIME ON MY HANDS !! And that ain't happening right now----LOL

[Fred Y.]

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Well, that's good advice from Ed---Thanks, there is NO substitute for experience---And as far as this guy (I just double checked) has a buy it now of 625K-----We'll good luck with that one----!!%$#!@#&*---that # isn't even in 190---230 neighborhood----MAKE THAT STATE---

[Roy S.]

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Steve, at this point I would not assume anything other than - the engine block appears to be real!!! In 2006 B-J had no significant access to NCRS or the expertise that they have on their staff today.. At this point we have seen a good picture of a pad nothing more, the tags are not high enough resolution or the proper angle to confirm anything, assuming the exhaust is real because the block might be is a giant leap in faith.

[Tim G.]

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It really needs some factory paperwork to bring anything near the starting bid. A tank sticker, POP, shippers copy or window sticker is important with a car like this, especially with the sidepipes.

[Steve B.]

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Steve, at this point I would not assume anything other than - the engine block appears to be real!!! In 2006 B-J had no significant access to NCRS or the expertise that they have on their staff today.. At this point we have seen a good picture of a pad nothing more, the tags are not high enough resolution or the proper angle to confirm anything, assuming the exhaust is real because the block might be is a giant leap in faith.

Roy, I agree 100% I was using the assumption that IF a car was available like the one on ebay and all was good with real paperwork that it would be worth that kind of money. Also assuming the car would be properly restored with real parts.

[Edward M.]

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I can't speak to the issue of remaining 435 cars, but I have a list of 19 of the 21 1967 L-88 cars by VIN. 20 production cars and one prototype.

And while I am thinking about it, one car that seems to have disappeared is a Green coupe that was for sale by Andy Affrica is the 1970s. Don't have the VIN of that one yet. Anyone know anything about this car.

I am NOT counting the "Lost L-88 Big Tank" car. Too many questions about that car.