- Nov 14, 2007
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Howdy folks,
My son and I are knee-deep into a restoration of a 69 coupe (bought it for $1500) and are realizing every day how much more this baby needs to get back into shape. We're looking to create a Driver from our efforts.
I should stop looking at ads, but I recently found another 69 which appears to be in really great shape (the deluxe interior is especially nice) and the body is straighter than the one we already bought. They're both 302's, so mechanically they're equivalent. They both need paint and mine needs body work.
The main difference is the prospective 69 has a salvage title.
My question is: does $2500 sound reasonable for a 69 salvage that runs, has a straight body, and excellent interior?
I'm thinking about restoring both or perhaps just having a "better car" available to guide our restoration efforts on the original one. Part of me thinks I'm crazy for considering another project to sit in the driveway.
Am mostly wondering what the "salvage" title does for resale and if folks think $2500 is reasonable. Thanks!
Tom
My son and I are knee-deep into a restoration of a 69 coupe (bought it for $1500) and are realizing every day how much more this baby needs to get back into shape. We're looking to create a Driver from our efforts.
I should stop looking at ads, but I recently found another 69 which appears to be in really great shape (the deluxe interior is especially nice) and the body is straighter than the one we already bought. They're both 302's, so mechanically they're equivalent. They both need paint and mine needs body work.
The main difference is the prospective 69 has a salvage title.
My question is: does $2500 sound reasonable for a 69 salvage that runs, has a straight body, and excellent interior?
I'm thinking about restoring both or perhaps just having a "better car" available to guide our restoration efforts on the original one. Part of me thinks I'm crazy for considering another project to sit in the driveway.
Am mostly wondering what the "salvage" title does for resale and if folks think $2500 is reasonable. Thanks!
Tom