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!
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