HELP! What's it Worth? 1970 SS Reproduction

[shadowgray396]

Originally Posted by MA70CHEVELLE

How much it costs to build a car is not necessarily relevant to the value of the car. You can spend $70,000.00 on a build and end up with a $30,000 car. I think it is aesthetically pleasing. There is still a question of price and value. It is esentially a 1970 Malibu with an upgraded engine and some decals that are nothing more than decoration. This is especially true since the badging and decals say 454 and its only a 396. I think it is a low 20's car and possibly a 25,000 car. I just can't see it being worth much more than 25. Here is some additional info I found on hemmings.com:

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...e/1573281.html

Sounds to me you already know the value what it's worth. Flash gave an honest answer in his post.
Few things I noticed is it's missing the Proportioning Valve by the master cylinder, so I wondering if it has drum brakes up front.
Also has the wrong trunk Chevelle emblem on the deck lid. Left fender curve does not match the door among other items. Dealers always price high.

[carpoor]

Seems like a nice car by the pictures, but would have to see it up close in person to make an accurate call on it. I've seen 70' tribute cars sell for as much as $35,000 locally. However, super nice cars, almost couldn't tell they were "clones." $25K sounds about right if it is cosmetically and mechanically sound.

[Hank70SS]

I don't think it's fair to say because it's a clone you shouldn't pay more than xxx dollars. There's a lot of things that affect the value of a car. Certainly being a true SS adds value but how much? As you said it's just some badging/decoration. If it has the options that make it an SS, big block, 12 bolt rear, F41 suspension, etc. what's the difference if they were installed at the factory or added later?

Personally I think people place too much value on a car being a true, documented SS. I've seen a lot of nice clones, nicer than my real SS, and consider many to be worth more than my car. I think a car should be valued based on what it is today, not what it started out as. Some additional value if it is a real SS? Sure, but how much? That's pretty subjective, you can drive the car and enjoy it, not the build sheet.