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01-05-2006, 11:02 AM
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value of a 71 formula 455ho 4 speed
hey guys,my brotherin law owns a 71 formula 455ho 4 speed all # match
it is pretty rough but all there,what do you guys think the value of it is being that it needs everypanel.What are they worth restored? thanks mike |
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#2
01-05-2006, 11:36 AM
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Buddy just bought one last year rust free Cal car in need of paint for 12k all numbers match. It was on Classical Pontiac. Parts on that car a worth a ton. Restored I dont think they bring a ton. They will never bring what a t/a does. My guess is 22 to 28k if a nice T/a will go from 30 to 40. Good luck with the car
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#3
01-05-2006, 11:55 AM
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Assessing a value on a HO Formula project car... it would be nice to know what color combination (?) & if any early racing history.
With a really rusty rear body it would prob come down to color combo for me. Quite a few rusty HO Formulas were pirated of parts in the late '70's & up through the 80's. Love to 'em restored, but at what cost? |
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#4
01-05-2006, 03:29 PM
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The only thing that's stopping them from being worth more than a T/A with the same drivetrain, is that overall, T/A's are generally more desireable... but even then, I've observed ALOT more interest in the early Formulas lately - and the most valuble ones are the: -'70 Ram Air III -'71/72 455HO -'73/74 SD455 The four speed definatly adds worth over an auto, regaurdless of any differing "auto versus manual" production numbersd from each year... Honestly, I'd love to have a '71 455HO/mt Formula, but the value of these cars has gone up so much int the past ten years, that I'd probably have to win the lottery to be able to afford one now... 
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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#5
01-05-2006, 06:40 PM
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What colour combo
Are either of the mentioned cars Castillian with Sienna?
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01-05-2006, 08:50 PM
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its a gold on gold car it has the rear console,not sure of all the options will find out.With out seeing the car what would one be worth in poor condition?but as i stated a complete car,everything is there.any idea?were any of the ho formulas ram air?
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#7
01-05-2006, 09:09 PM
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all 72 formula 455's had manditory Ram Air and Unitized ignition options. I'm not sure about 71 though.
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#8
01-05-2006, 09:23 PM
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Ram Air optional on '71s.
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keith k 70 Trans Am RA III / T400 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue 70 Trans Am RA III / M20 / Lucerne Blue / Sandalwood 70 Formula RA III / M21 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue |
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#9
01-05-2006, 11:54 PM
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For 71 that Ram Air was an option only on the 455HO, not the D-port.
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71 Formula 433, Splayed cap 400 block, 4" stroke Scat forged crank, 6.8 Eagle rods, custom Autotec pistons. SD 295 KRE D ports, Old faithful hybrid roller, Torker II, Holley Sniper Stealth, Tribal Tubes, TKO 600, 3.73 Eaton posi. |
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#10
01-06-2006, 12:55 AM
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#11
01-06-2006, 11:22 AM
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does anyone know the value? unrestored and restored
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#12
01-06-2006, 11:32 AM
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i think unrestored it probably would be in the range of 10-13,000 the parts are all worth that
restored 30-35,000 i'm actually looking at one right now for myself does anyone else agree? |
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#13
01-06-2006, 12:05 PM
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keith k 70 Trans Am RA III / T400 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue 70 Trans Am RA III / M20 / Lucerne Blue / Sandalwood 70 Formula RA III / M21 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue |
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01-06-2006, 01:22 PM
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it's really tought to tell because often the local market will take precidence - if early 2nd gen Firebirds don't get top dollar in that region, then it might not be worth that much...
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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01-06-2006, 06:06 PM
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 , it's dark saddle NOT sienna & NOT 455 H.O. Formula 
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01-06-2006, 07:23 PM
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Is there that much difference between 71 and 72 other than the limted 72 production? I would think the 71 would be at least as valuable as the 72 as long as it is an HO. Any 455HO (round port) car is worth alot more than 12k imo, unless its missing half the car or is rusted so bad it makes the Titanic look pristine.
My advice would be to restore it, hang on to it. value is going up on the 70's cars. Especially since the 60's stuff with rare engines ie RAIV, LS6, HEMI, is going to the unobtainium level. And no my 72 still isnt for sale. |
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01-06-2006, 11:25 PM
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I looked at a bronze/sienna car with tan vinyl top that was for sale in my area last fall. cheers,
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keith k 70 Trans Am RA III / T400 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue 70 Trans Am RA III / M20 / Lucerne Blue / Sandalwood 70 Formula RA III / M21 / Lucerne Blue / Bright Blue |
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#18
01-06-2006, 11:43 PM
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10K is all the money if it needs rear frame rails and all the panels and floors and trunk.
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#19
01-07-2006, 10:40 AM
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thanks guys,i myself have not seen to many so i was not sure of the value,just don't want to put too much into the car when we restore it
so, 10 to 13 as she sits and in the thirties when done sounds good! |
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#20
01-08-2006, 08:30 PM
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10k all the money ? 455 ho motor, rockcrusher tranny and shifter , 10 bolt 3:42 POSI , Rear seat console and any other extra's . I'll buy a couple for 10k.Let me know where the are |
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