73 formula SD
 

I found a 73 formula SD455,4 speed car, maroon color. It’s been sitting in a garage since 1983. I don’t see any rust, but it needs everything from sitting so long. 48000 miles. Does anyone have an idea of the value?

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Don't know on price, but need more info and pics?

Is the SD engine there? Original engine?

What are they asking for it?

I'm sure I would never be able to afford it.

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It looks like it’s all original and a nice car when parked.

I’m unsure of the exact value but if it’s in presentable survivor condition and #’s matching I’d imagine you’re looking at six figure money. It’s one of only 10 4 speeds built.

That’s one hell of a find buddy!

Here is a similar car for sale, but there is no price listed in the ad. You might want to call them and see what they want for it even though it's an automatic. I called a couple of years ago and they wanted 99K for it, but maybe they want more now.

http://www.oldbrockmusclecars.com/mu...x?vehicleid=46

It looks like that one, but it’s no where near drivable. It is a 4 speed though, which has to add to the value. It will probably take 60,000 to buy it.

I'd pay that if car is complete with original drivetrain and not rusty. They only made 10.

Easy Sale
Somewhere there is a breakdown for all colors on 73 SD Formula's
And it might list their transmission within the color break also.

Its a Holy Grail type car in any collection of any collector , being a 4spd.
The only one I can recall ever being openly available to the public was in the early 90's.
A couple or few have changed hands privately.

X in the VIN
ZD block code
LS2 in raised cast numerals on Intake manifold
- quick reference points

It sounds way worth that. Desirable color. Beyond rare 4 speed. No rust. Dream car. Sounds like one between buy and money put in, there still will be some equity over cost.

Interior: Black? Custom? Console? curious.

4 Florentine Red 4 speed SD Formulas.
(3 Florentine Red TH400 SD Formulas)

33 total SD Formulas in 1973.


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Red interior, console.

[QUOTE=johnta1;6310006]4 Florentine Red 4 speed SD Formulas.
(3 Florentine Red TH400 SD Formulas)

33 total SD Formulas in 1973.


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Isn't it 43 total SD Formulas; 10 4-speeds and 33 autos?

My 74 SD Formula came out of the Easley SC area. I bought it back in the mid-80s.

Thanks, James. That is correct, I fat fingered it I think.


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Nice find.

It would also have to be Deluxe Interior , only way that color was offered. (Burgandy / OxBlood)
We would all love to have that car, hope you can get it.

I guess they’re still out there. That’s one I’d love to own.

Wow SD & great colors to

ZJ 4 Spd block

I believe its ZJ not ZD code for a 73 sd 4 speed block. Mahoney has one that Tiemann restored with poverty caps.

This one...

Dennis

Yes sir, that would be the one. He wanted to race me against my stock 4 speed sd ta, title for title. I think your bro (Dan) had done that motor for him and I knew way better. Thus no racing with Rick that day ;)

Thanks for correcting the Block Code I posted.

Did / Does - Mahoney also own the Admirality Blue / White Std Interior 73 SD 4spd Formula ?
Someone posted pics of it after restored several years ago, and I thought they said it belonged to him.

I’ve made several offers and the price goes up each time. He now wants 100,000. Its like I’m bidding against myself. He says I’ll take 60,000, I say ok, then he says 75,000. I don’t even know if the engine can be rebuilt. The timing cover is so oxidized the timing chain can be seen through it.

Walk away. He has no intention of selling you the car. Many times this kind of person only responds to cold, hard cash in a bag. But he will likely die with it still in his barn.

It’s not his car. He’s selling it for the wife of a man who has dementia. He’s actually a friend.

No he does not

Pm sent

If it’s all there it’s worth 100,000

So he is playing games with his mentally-afflicted friend's car and his friends' wife's financial well-being? Nice guy.

I do not envy your position in this, but I hope it works out in your favor.

This happened to me once. The guy asked for an extra $20,000 on the side (that his wife couldn't know about) after we had already worked out the deal. I paid the extra money because the car was a once in a lifetime find.

With so many questions regarding the engine I wouldn't be so quick to agree to his ever-increasing prices.

He's trying to find your "walk away" point. Basically, he knows what the car is and he wants to find a guy with a big bank account who wants it no matter what (and that guy is out there somewhere). If you go to 100k, then he'll raise it to 120k, etc, etc. Unless you're willing to keep going up 'cause you really want it no matter what, I'd walk away. I agree that if it's all there it probably is worth 100k. But obviously, it is a "holy grail" car as has been said. So, If you can afford it, and you really do want it (who wouldn't) then it's worth it.

That title in the man with Dimentia's name?
Wife has power of attorney?
That could cause some issues if he isn't of sound mind
And signing over anything.
Could be the " friend" gets to " keep anything you can get over xx dollars"
If you can see the timing chain, The body / frame can't be that good.
Guessing on value of unknown is a crap shoot..
Unseen at 100k?
I see a rebody...... my 2 cents

I have seen cooling systems that were never maintained do major damage to the thermostat housing, and do a lot of damage to the front cover, but never eat through it to see the chain..

Bruce I don’t see rebody in this statement. I guess we need pictures

I will repeat essentially what has said before;

Wow, I guess there are still cars out there to find.

Cool find.

Hopefully the guys friend stops jerking you around on the price.

I would lock up at the 60k and show him the cash ... I'd also demand a "signed" certificate title...


BTW... I'd give my left... well you know.... for mine to be a 4 speed...

Did I miss a link to some pics ?

No but we need them

Sd formula
 

This is all I have. The car is packed tight in a garage.

By the pic it looks like he knows what these cars are worth, He's probably thinking around six figures or close to it, if All is there as far as #matching SD car.

:oogle: ... drool

He can pretty much name his price considering the pedigree.

They are most certainly still out there! LOL

Wow, I need a cigarette. That car doesn't look like it would have a rotted through front cover, but I guess you never know. If I had that car I wouldn't let it go for less than 100k rotted cover or not. 1 of 10? Come on...

[QUOTE=jhein;6310566]Wow, I need a cigarette. LOL, me too and I don't smoke. What an unreal find, hope it works out!!

Wonder what else is in that garage? Looks like she has tight lines and clean exterior. Custom or deluxe interior too. Nice!

Looks a lot better than I had pictured. Its probably worth the 100k or more as is if the engine isn't locked up and the underside isn't rusty. Appears to be a low mile original paint survivor. Probably 175k car running.. driving.. cleaned up and ready to go.

Yeah. It looks like that may be another 2nd gen F body right next to it under that cover. Who knows what else.