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#1
09-18-2009, 06:44 PM
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'70 TA's value.....?
What's the value of 1970 Trans Am's these days that need TOTAL RESTORATION and DON'T have the original motor? Car is White/blue stripe. Are they anywhere near Judge prices?
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#2
09-18-2009, 07:24 PM
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Need WAY MORE information to estimate project cars value.
How many other original parts are missing & what is the condition of what is left??? |
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#3
09-18-2009, 08:00 PM
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All sheet metal is there but probably needs to be replaced. don't recall if it had an interior or not. Talking full blown restoration. I mean restored cars aren't bringing the same money as restored Judges right?
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#4
09-18-2009, 09:00 PM
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What's a judge????  1970 Trans ams are FULL of one year ONLY parts. Later parts can be substituted but obviously it detracts from their value. Realistically,I d say you would be MUCH further ahead buying the BEST together (running & driving) 70 T/A you can find. With todays economy,there's some good deals to be had. Oem replacement rear quarters will set you back about $3500./pr & rear tailight panels are made of "unobtainium". The whole back end of these cars is a unibody & rust repair is costly/time consuming. "Correct" Rally wheels in good condition could set you back $2500.00 for a set of decent "cores" A decent dash pad will cost you $500.00 & door armrest panels are just NOT available in good condition. We are still waiting for reproductions on ALOT of parts for these cars & ALL 1970 Trans ams tend to need the SAME parts. |
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#5
09-18-2009, 09:43 PM
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Figure on spending over $40,000 for a correct frame off resto including NOS parts etc..
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09-19-2009, 08:12 AM
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And what are restored cars selling for? |
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09-19-2009, 09:17 AM
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If you're just in it to make a buck, probably time to find a new hobby.
I actually haven't seen a NICE '70 T/A sell in the last 3 or so years... so hard to put a value in today's market. I'd still say similar to a Judge. Basket case project T/As are probably cheaper than a similar Judge, because as 2Many pointed out, the parts to restore a T/A correctly are harder to come by and more expensive.
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09-19-2009, 11:03 PM
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A friend of mine performed an exhaustive frame-off restoration on a '70 TA (Lucerne Blue not Polar White which = somewhat more desirable). The car took 98 points at a POCI convention a few years ago. He has it priced in the $80k range. I would say prices are comparable with a Judge depending on which one your talking about.
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09-20-2009, 10:29 AM
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09-25-2009, 11:57 PM
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Unfortunately, mine will never be completely stock because the previous owners restored it with incorrect parts then modified it for the track. So I'm missing a lot of original parts, and they are either unavailable or very expensive.  Quote:
Last edited by Jeff R; 09-26-2009 at 12:08 AM. |
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#11
09-26-2009, 08:58 AM
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Chris, if you can, buy a car that is in more of a driver condition with as much of the original drive line as possible - you can probably get one in the mid to high teens. If the car you are considering needs everything replaced you are buying tags - what are those worth to you?
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#12
09-28-2009, 10:28 PM
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I just sold my '70 to a guy for $35k. Full body off nut/bolt resto. Non original driveline. Pretty much broke even on that car. I'm getting a '71 Esprit a guy has already pro-toured the suspension in and making a clone to keep. I'll have twice the car for a third the cost and I won't be thrashing around on a super rare car.
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