ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

[Robert B.]

If a car has a known original 435 HP engine in it, what is the value difference to a car that does not have the original block. All being documented 435's
Reasons ?
Thanks

[Terry D.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

Robert
I don't understand your question. If just the block was replaced the valves would be the same. I'm no big block expert but I don't remember a valve train difference from original to replacement motors. Hopefully someone with more info than me will chime in.

Terry

[William F.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

Think he meant "value" not valve.

[Brian D.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

The value will be whatever a given individual is willing to pay on a particular day. If a buyer is intent on "original" versus "restored", then they likely will pay more. Should they? Well, that's their decision.

NCRS judging is based on the appearance of "Typical Factory Production". Therefore, it's my understanding that (for judging purposes), if it is a correctly cast, dated and stamped engine, it will pass judging.

[Michael W.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

If a car has a known original 435 HP engine in it, what is the value difference to a car that does not have the original block.

If the rest of the car is junk/scrap then the engine is not worth much more than any other 427/435 clone. If the car is pristine, well documented and is of a desirable colour combination with lots of desirable options then the added value of having a known 'born with' engine is to some people in the 5, maybe 6 figure range.

Reasons ?

Not a clue.

[Gene M.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

Original is ALWAYS BETTER.

Kinda like jewels a real gem is desirable, cut glass not so much.

Solid gold desirable, plated steel not so much.

A real Mantel base ball card desirable, a copy or reproduction not so much.

[Michael J.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

It's always a personal choice what is important to you, and the value of that follows what the seller and buyer can agree to when making the deal. Speaking for me, the more original stuff the better and the more I am willing to pay. Excellent condition, an original window sticker, engine, transmission, rear end, etc. become very valuable to me, along with an owner history to verify as many things as possible that are being represented. The engine is just one part of the package to get the big bucks.

[Robert B.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

Lets talk %. All things being equal. If a car has an original documented 435, is the car worth 5,10,15 50% etc. more than if it does not have a documented 435.

[Rich G.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

For me, that's difficult to quantify in absolute terms for all the reasons stated above. How much more is a car worth because it once belonged to (pick any famous name)? Some would say nothing and others would pay 2X. I think it's the same here. Perhaps an original fully documented car with a perfect known history will sell faster than the same car with a properly restored restoration engine, but the price depends more on the day, time and the audience. JMHO

Rich

[Jaime G.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

Interesting subject since there are so few factory installed 435 cars around. All other items being equal (color, condition, options, paperwork)
and original factory installed engine for this car is worth 50% more in my book.

[Michael W.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

If a car has an original documented 435, is the car worth 5,10,15 50% etc. more than if it does not have a documented 435.

That's about the range- 5-50%, for the reasons stated above. There again, 64% of statistics are made up on the spot but only 12% or readers are aware of this.

[James G.]

Re: ORIGINAL 1967 435 HP original engine value question.

Interesting subject since there are so few factory installed 435 cars around. All other items being equal (color, condition, options, paperwork)
and original factory installed engine for this car is worth 50% more in my book.

I AGREE with Jaime. There so much more to the car. I would rather have a ''real'' engine vs a re-stamp restoration unit. I have a friend with the original motor found in a boat from 67 vin #22747. He will sell it at a reasonable value. It ran two years ago before storage. Complete motor