74 trans am value
 

A friend of mine turned me onto a relatives 74 trans am that is for sale. It has never left the high AZ desert and has been garaged during its 1 owner life and I need to know roughly what to offer without insulting them. options are 400/400 a/c, p/s, am/fm eight track no power locks or windows. Car has had one repaint I believe, a few stone chips no dents, one crack in the front nose piece about 1 1/2 inch, interior nice but worn alittle , but with a good cleaning would be very presentable. Red with white seats. # matching all around 98k with all history and documentation. after looking at the car a good engine compartment steam cleaning, interior clean and a buff this car would be a 8 on a 10 scale. Very much so a survivor type car. DO you think 8 or 9k is a solid offer? How high should I go? Thanks a million guys. One more question, how much nicer are these than a 1979 z28 to drive? Thanks again

8 to 11k

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I think you will find that once you have driven a 70's T/A or Formula with a 400/455 Pontiac engine in it,you won't be too happy with your Camero anymore.
The ride quality,handling,interior/dash design, ergonomics & engine TORQUE/power are considered to be superior on the T/A by most people. (stock vs stock)

In my opinion from examples I have tracked selling for 1974 (and 1974 Trans Am's are much more rare to show up for sale for some reason), If you can purchase that 1974 TA for $8k-$9k that is a great price. You will not get burnt. If the TA had a 455 engine you would see a bit higher value but not a huge difference. If it was a 4-speed car again the value would be a bit higher. If the car ends up being a condition 8 on a scale of 10 then it should easily be worth upwards to $15k. The same 1974 TA in condition 8 to 9 range with a 455 engine will jump over $20k quickly. Depending on where you improve the car you could be looking in the $15k to $20k value range once you get the car to that level. Anything above condition level 9 will bring even more value and that depends on how the hype goes and if you sell in the spring so much the better.

Thanks I guess I was on the right track. I have my wife 95 % sold, just a few more concessions and I will be picking it up on Monday. Time to put my maid outfit on. Thanks again everyone!!

Did you get it?
Where was the car located?
I only knew of a white 455 auto car in town (besides both of mine).
Maybe we can hook up, and talk about these cars.
PM me with your info, I'll call you.

George :cool:

It'd be a lot higher.....because it would be a Super Duty..lol :)

By the way, I'm selling my '74 455. Probably a 6 or 7 on a scale of ten. Mechanically very sound but in need of some limited sheetmetal replacement, paint and interior. I'm wanting $7K

Don't forget the 1750 400 4-speeds that were produced :D

Oh yeah...that's true. I forgot all about those. :o