[turbo69bird]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

As I mentioned earlier, these rare 1969 RAIV Firebirds SHOULD be valued at what Yenko Camaros are valued at, somewhere north of $150K. They're not there yet, but there has definitely been a strong interest in the 1967-1969 Firebird 400 cars in the past 3 years. They were just undervalued compared to the rest of the market.

Barrett-Jackson had several 1969 Birds go across the block, and prices were $25K and up. And these were just base 400 hardtops. There was a base 400 ragtop, with engine mods, that sold for $38K, a 400 ragtop for $40K, and a 400 HO ragtop (without Ram Air) that sold for $75K.

I think the traditional collectors are finally realizing that Firebirds and Trans Am's are excellent alternatives to bread-and-butter 1969 Camaros. 10 years ago, you'd be lucky to get $15K for a Firebird 400 ragtop. In the past 3 years, they seem to be one of the very few models that have gone up in value significantly.

1969 RAIV hardtop 4-speed.....should be a $150K car depending on the market at the time.

BTW - did not know that info about the 69 RAIV Trans Am at Mecum having had body panel replacements. Still strong money for a 69 Trans Am at $135K! A more original car may have gone well over $150K.

Congrats on the purchase of the RAIV Bird, and looking forward to seeing it done!

Guys are getting tired of owning the same old cmaros and chevelles too and hearing Oh yeah my buddy owns or owned one of those too.
with rare birds and GTO's you dont have that problem as much.