[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by 65madgoat

Maybe this can be had between $40k to $45K or so:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126299876249

That's a nice car.

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by Skidmark

That's a nice car.

I'll sell you my '75 400 4 speed T/A (no a/c) with 38,000 original miles for $35,000

[Skidmark]

Pm sent.

[kingbuzzo]

same - when my T/A died outside of the Wisconson Dells I got her shipped the rest of the way via uSHip and it was cheaper than I anticipated.

If only I shipped her to begin with...doh

Good luck!

[MUSLCAH]

52-53 ....with a stump puller 455

[tcom]

Forgive me, but... 2012, 2022 Challenger scat pack. No idea what it will be worth in 10 years but tons of fun along the way.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by MUSLCAH

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52-53 ....with a stump puller 455

Tempting, awesome car!

[jhein]

Boy, these days I don't think I'd leave any of these cars out of my sight. I don't do it with mine. Since I only drive it for fun it's not an issue. It may be less of a concern for something a bit more low profile but a 70 TA is a bit of an attention getter. That's probably the only thing I don't like about it. Kinda violates my general "gray man" approach to things.

[b-man]

A 1953 Pontiac no matter how nice would be hard to unload once you’re done in 10 years.

Buy a popular body style with a factory performance engine (GTO or T/A would be two popular ones) and then you’ll have a good chance of either breaking even or profiting.

Buying oddball cars no matter how cool they are will be a tough sell.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by b-man

A 1953 Pontiac no matter how nice would be hard to unload once you’re done in 10 years.

Buy a popular body style with a factory performance engine (GTO or T/A would be two popular ones) and then you’ll have a good chance of either breaking even or profiting.

Buying oddball cars no matter how cool they are will be a tough sell.

Agreed, doesn't accomplish what I'm trying to do, which at least break even.

[kingbuzzo]

I always have an eye out for them...you see the odd one from time to time

[Rachelsdad]

Based on the original subject of this post, a few Pontiacs come to mind, all completely stock (no resto-mods for me, and no Strauss Stores customs, thank you):

'69 T/A
'67 Firebird 400 convert
'67 Fitchbird (not likely to be found, let alone for the $$ mentioned in the opening post)
'64 GTO tri-power convert
'57 Bonneville (doubtful for the $$ mentioned in the opening post, but I can dream)
'48 Silver Streak convert

There are probably a few more in between. I specifically omitted the '56 Safari because, well, I just recently purchased two, which was one more than I really wanted, but they came as a pair of projects, so... I also left out an '82 Firebird (see signature, though she's looking pretty sad these days...some day I get her back in shape) and a '63 GP (also in my backyard, and also looking very sad).

Note also that I am not considering appreciation on the investment, but only what I might look to buy if I, say, came into some extra money and the misses and the kids didn't lay claim to any of it first.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Keep a watch on the auction events in Greensboro NC and you might find a winner eventually .
GAA CollectorCars
The prices are usually civil/sane but money cars still bring the money.
Feb 22-24

89 20th Turbo 10k miles
78 Bandit 4spd AC Ttop Loaded
71 GTO 455HO 4spd AC
75 TA with sharp combo but Auto Non-AC with fender antenna
76 TA with probably a 1of1 combo

More cars could be added
Current Pontiac list :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ont%5D=Pontiac

All others :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ch_id_eq%5D=52

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

Keep a watch on the auction events in Greensboro NC and you might find a winner eventually .
GAA CollectorCars
The prices are usually civil/sane but money cars still bring the money.

Current Pontiac list :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ont%5D=Pontiac

That '69 GP is beautiful.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

Keep a watch on the auction events in Greensboro NC and you might find a winner eventually .
GAA CollectorCars
The prices are usually civil/sane but money cars still bring the money.

All others :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ch_id_eq%5D=52

The 68 442 Vert and 68 Hurst/Olds will probably be some of the best bargains at that event.
Olds don't usually sell particularly strong there

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

Keep a watch on the auction events in Greensboro NC and you might find a winner eventually .
GAA CollectorCars
The prices are usually civil/sane but money cars still bring the money.
Feb 22-24

89 20th Turbo 10k miles
78 Bandit 4spd AC Ttop Loaded
71 GTO 455HO 4spd AC
75 TA with sharp combo but Auto Non-AC with fender antenna
76 TA with probably a 1of1 combo

More cars could be added
Current Pontiac list :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ont%5D=Pontiac

All others :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ch_id_eq%5D=52

Definitely watching those. Debating taking a ride to see before auction since I am working when all except the yellow one crosses the block. Could bid online though after seeing. Nice one seems to be the 78. I'm guessing outta my budget, but you never know completely till you bid.

[Greg Reid]

Getting rid of my Admiralty Blue '74 is one of the biggest mistakes of my life... Well, as far as cars go that is..lol

[65madgoat]

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ws...714867628.html

[Greg Reid]

I'm not crazy about that black pinstripe placement but man, that's an awful pretty gold bird.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

There is an old school upholstery shop in Greensboro that could re-do that leather interior in the Bird.
They did an amazing job on a 69 GP leather interior for a friend of mine years ago.
He had to supply the hydes.

Its ultra rare on 68-69 Birds , but if its not there , it doesn't count.
And that's probably the best exterior color to have leather , especially a Vert that could showcase it with the top down.

Job 1 would be removing the pinstripes , I agree Greg.