[nytrainer]

Originally Posted by thews

I have a 69 350 HO convertible 4-speed posi that came in Palladium Silver with a black interior and black top. My first GTO had a red interior and I loved it. Regarding value, what hit would I take if I went with red over the original black? My thoughts are that if a potential buyer (assuming I went to sell it) had a real objection, the cost of switching the interior color is only about $1200. Thoughts?


PS - For reference (I love this car color combo):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Ca...m=162103861987

Does it have original drivetrain? My 68 350 HO convertible 4 speed Safe-T-Trac Lemans (they only made 176 of them) is white, white top and white (pearl) interior. I'd love to have a red interior but I decided to keep it original as it has it's original drivetrain. If it didn't have that I'd change it. I'd think your car is very rare too. Neither car will bring GTO (or 400 Firebird) money (nor did it cost GTO or 400 Firebird money) but they stand out in a sea of regular 68 Leman's and Firebirds. Something to think about as far as keeping it original.

[thews]

Originally Posted by nytrainer

Does it have original drivetrain? My 68 350 HO convertible 4 speed Safe-T-Trac Lemans (they only made 176 of them) is white, white top and white (pearl) interior. I'd love to have a red interior but I decided to keep it original as it has it's original drivetrain. If it didn't have that I'd change it. I'd think your car is very rare too. Neither car will bring GTO (or 400 Firebird) money (nor did it cost GTO or 400 Firebird money) but they stand out in a sea of regular 68 Leman's and Firebirds. Something to think about as far as keeping it original.

The car doesn't have the original drivetrain, but it is a numbers matching 69 WN 350 engine and M20 transmission with the original posi rear.

I have some good news for you. I used to pull parts from the local Pick-A-Part in California in the 80's and 90's. I came across a 68 Lemans hard top that was white with a red interior and it was beautiful. I took the door panels, kick panels, armrests, sun visors and seat belts. I sold the seat belts, bit I still have the rest of it. I'll sell it to you for $50 plus shipping. PM me if you want it.