$150K Camaro???

[70camaro406]

Really nice car. Though I just can't fathom having $225,000 INTO a car. That's nuts. I'm hoping to have less than $25k into mine when I'm done. I'm doing all the work myself though.

[protour73]

This "economy" doesn't mean jack to those that really have money. To them it's a hickup

Pleanty of rich folk looking to buy toys. What this slow-down does do is stop those that really can't afford to play (ie, taking out an equity line to buy a toy)...

if you have to take out a loan to be in this hobby, than you probably shouldn't be in it.....it is crazy to put your home equity at risk, to have a toy in the garage!!!...just wait for better times...IMHO

[RSX302]

I have 100K into mine but I've done lots of labor myself. Here's an overview. I was thinking if I got my 100K back I would be happy, but 150K! I would be much happier be intresting to see what it appraises for...

$8.5K - Car Purchase
$10K - Short Block R302 Engine
$6K - AFR185 Heads/T&D Shaft mount Rockers (Wegner modified)
$1.5K - Dry Sump w/plumbing
$4K - Turbo Kit
$1.5K - Ron Davis Rad/Intercooler
$4K - Martz Chassis Road Race Clip w/Wilwood
$3K - Curry 9" Ford w/Wilwood
$2K - Griggs Racing 5 link
$5K - G-Force T56 Trans
$1K - Twin Disc McLeod Clutch
$5K - Accel DFI/Intake/injectors/wide band/dual sync
$1K - Vintage air
$1.5K - Stack Dash
$20K - Sheet metal work (Firewall/minitub/subframe/body/chassis/dash)
$11K - Paint
$700 - OER Z/28 Hood
$6K - Fikse wheels w/tires
$14K - Sound system / Interior/ glass / Painless wiring


800hp @ 7300rpm
11.6sec @ 127mph 1/4mile (street tires/ 3600lbs w/ driver)

[mdprovee]

I have talked with Mike few times, great car. He said it appraised at $230,000.

[jackfrost]

800hp @ 7300rpm

priceless. ;)

[MarkM66]

Appraisals and resale value are two totally different things.

[Dayton]

Appraisals and resale value are two totally different things.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[Steve1968LS2]

if you have to take out a loan to be in this hobby, than you probably shouldn't be in it.....it is crazy to put your home equity at risk, to have a toy in the garage!!!...just wait for better times...IMHO

That's what people were doing.. and it's one reason prices spiked, more buyers.

Guys with real money are still dumping tons into this hobby.

[RSX302]

I agree with the statement-
'Appraisals and resale value are two totally different things'

Bottom line - You're only going to get what someone is willing to pay.

Appraisals are good to submit to the insurance guy.

One can only hope for a par of millionaires bidding on your car that really want it for there collection.

[barraza]

How would one install a flapper door in their tank? Ive been looking to do this mod thats why I ask.

I have a 69 tank in my 67. It works fine with a nonvented cap and a vent installed in the float access panel at the top of the tank. No flapper door needed, but it is an interesting idea. It would have to be leakproof though, and moving the vent to the top of the tank is easier.

[RSX302]

It's on ebay too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...262144297&rd=1

Ended at $53K...

I was thinking around $75K max, maybe someone is out there will buy it for more.

[StRacerDuke]

Ended at $53K...

I was thinking around $75K max, maybe someone is out there will buy it for more.

Agreed, I would be real surprised to see this sell for 90-100K. 75-80K is probably the most he will get for it, and that will probably still take 6-9 months to get. 150K is a pipe dream, both this year and for the past 5 years.

[bigvegan]

They say that this is an expensive hobby, but $171.5k between the top e-bay bid and the build price is pretty rough.

Hopefully a live auction (Mecum, etc.) would offer a better price.