I found a pair of original 1970 Chevelle SS big block cars. I'm trying to figure out what they might be worth. These are "field finds", both are original 396 big block SS cars.

Car #1: Original 54,000 mile car, still has the original 396 motor, transmission, 12 bolt rear with sway bar, SS dash, automatic console, all the interior is there except seats with a title. Was lightly wreck in the front (no frame or suspension damage) years ago and has been sitting since. The only front end sheet metal is the undamaged hood. Dark green with green interior.

Car #2 Has no engine or trans. Does have the 12 bolt rear with sway bar, SS dash, all the interior is there including the seats, is a bench seat car. Was also lightly wreck in the front (no frame or suspension damage) years ago and has been sitting since. No front end sheet metal. Dark green with tan or ivory interior. No title on this one but the VIN and trim tag are still there.

Both need a complete restoration but are the real deal. They both have been sitting for more than 20 years. Any help is appriciated.

Offer $6000 for the pair...the first one sounds real interesting!

I love the green on green!

What is the seller asking?

hows the floors?

I can probably get the pair for around $5000-$6000. Due to financial reasons I cant afford to fully restore these right now, I would probably get them then list the pair on here and ebay which is why I was wondering what they would go for. I don't want to see these cars go to the crusher.

Floors would need patched if not totally replaced.

Anyone else have any input on the value?

I agree with the 6K value. If they were both complete cars, then you may get closer to 7. Can you get any pics?

snag those puppies. Let's see some pictures.

where they at i will buy them if your not sure make a decent one out of the two.

snag those puppies. Let's see some pictures.

Andy, DON'T EVEN think about it!
You have your hands full already!

Go ahead, make them an offer.

Well we decided..................was the suspense long enough?

We'll be going to get them in about 1-1/2 - 2 weeks. We are going to go ahead and list the pair on ebay (as a pair). When was the last time you've seen a pair of original big block 70 SS's for sale together?

I will post a note on here when it all happens.

Thanks

Whynot list them here on Team Chevelle first to give someone that will do them some good first dibs at them....or is this simply a money making ordeal?

Whynot list them here on Team Chevelle first to give someone that will do them some good first dibs at them....or is this simply a money making ordeal?

if it wasn't a money make'n deal..
he'd not buy them.. and give up the local, of the twins

Whynot list them here on Team Chevelle first to give someone that will do them some good first dibs at them....or is this simply a money making ordeal?


No need to list them here that marketing ploy is in place already.....:sad:

Tom,

I will probably list them on here too. The only problem is (and I went through this on Team Camaro) when you list it and set a price all anyone wants to do is beat you up and steal them from you. I would think that anyone on ebay that is going to bid on them or buy them would be doing them some good also, besides whats to say that someone on here wouldn't buy them and just part them out. It's a wash either way.

As Taz stated if it wasn't about making a couple bucks I wouldn't mess with them at all. If you found a pair of 69 SS Camaro's or 67 SS Nova's wouldn't you do the same if you didn't have the funds or interest in restoring them?

BTW, we are going to get the one 70 SS that still has the original motor on Monday. It will be listed on Thursday (9/18). The other one we will get in another week or so. I'll keep you all updated.

Nothing wrong with making a few bucks, If folks here werent making money, they wouldnt be restoring chevelles. Only thing that would scare me is if I couldnt afford to eat the cost of the initial purchase price if it doesnt sell. Then again, I would be happy it didnt sell and just get it running. jim

UPDATE: Well guys (& gals) we got the one with the original engine & trans yesterday. We are taking today to clean her up a little or I should say as much as we can. She will be posted on here and ebay tomorrow. I will post the links here when I get them.

Thanks to all for your interest.

So you just got it only to flip it for a profit?:sad:

So you just got it only to flip it for a profit?:sad:

Nothing wrong with that.
people do it every day. it's what makes the world go round !!!:thumbsup:

But sad to say with that car sitting out in the elements as long as it has, the engine will be junk. There's no doubt that there will be plenty of water down in the cylinders and at least 1 or 2 of them will be pitted beyond fixing. Unless you like sleeves..........
replacing the frame, bodywork on the cowl not to mention the rust issues............it would cost a whole lot more to resurrect this car than it will be worth. And that's why the original owner let them sit.............

If you're into this car for more than $1500, you made a bad deal IMHO:sad:

You need to find out what the rearend is exactly. If it is a 3:31 12 bolt posi, it's going to be the most valuable part on the car. I'd estimate $1500-1750

You might be better off parting that thing out. 57,000 miles and 34 years outside in the weather, really wasnt too kind to whats left of the thing. Jim

Hello to all, I am new here....I registered to make a comment on this topic. It is not always about the money for most people, but if everyone was driving around the country at $4 per gallon fetching project cars from barns, then posting them on these sites for actual cost, that wouldnt make much sense now would it? Who could do that all the time, unless you were rich maybe?? The flip side of the coin is for the buyers. Let them spend a little to get the car instead of this guy selling it at his cost. People who don't have the money to fix these cars is why there is so many nice cars rotting out therein the first place. Besides, anyone who is truly looking for a car can look on Ebay as well as here. I thought it was a foolish comment. Save a car, make a couple of bucks.....2 birds.....one stone.:thumbsup:

When I picked up a samurai sword, I did some digging on one of the forums. A guy had a list of things to do and not to do when purchasing a sword, he was a author of a book about swords. One of the things he put on the list was it doesnt matter what the person your buying the sword from paid for the sword. Its the selling price of the sword that only matters. I think thats really good advice for our cars too. If a person happens on a barn find and gets it for next to nothing, and he can flip it for a tidy profit, more power to him.
That being said, I try to look on the bright side of things. I know you can restore anything for the right amount of money, but I think you'll be upside down in a hurry on that one. jim

I have little doubt they will both sell for 3-4 times the amount of $$ I could get together for them.

Thats why I had to find mine in a field with no front end and a badly bent frame, cause even the cars people consiter too bad to restore sell for WAY more than a guy with an average job and a couple of kids can afford.

Look alot of you guys act like I'm trying to get rich or put the screws to someone buy finding a classic car and selling it. We found the car, it is a desirable classic, when is the last time you've found a all original big block muscle car sitting around be it in a field, a barn or anywhere. It's not like I'm asking a fortune for it, $3000 is not alot for a desirable project car. We're just trying to cover costs and a couple bucks for our time, do you guys work for free? Thats the problem, you complainers what some one to do all the leg work but you don't want to pay for it. Yea I know the car has some issues but it is a very restorable car. A-body frames are a dime a dozen. I have a passion for all the GM muscle cars, it was either buy this car or watch it be crushed and gone forever, its not like you can go to your local Chevy dealer and buy one today. As far as value...like I said, yea it has issues but I've seen junk 67, 68 & 69 Camaro's got for alot more that aren't highly optioned cars, with no drivetain and being a rotten shell.
This is a perfect project for someone that maybe has a spare A-body frame, the engine can be sleeved, ect. Look at what you'll end up with.

if you didn't rescue those and sell them, they might sit there until they are nothing but rust, or crushed, or turned under the dirt so some building can be built. If it took this long for someone who cares to find them, it may not happen again before they are destroyed. Bring em out and sell them for at least enough to cover your time and effort. That way if you find yourself in this position again, you may be willing to save a classic again. People need to remember that a lot of folks don't give a crap about a rusty classic car in a field, and that more of these originals are destroyed every day. Someone will be happy to get them from you, and glad you were willing to put in the effort to get them on the market.

I was mourning high project car prices in general, and support you in your effort to find a home for these babies. If people couldn't make a few bucks doing it, a lot more classics would be made into paperclips.

I see nothing wrong at all with what your doing with the cars. the fact that you will go through all this to save the cars and actually find them a owner to restore them is awsome. if you make cash for your effort then good for you. I just bought my 67 chevelle off ebay needs a lot of attention but the guy pulled this out of the path of a crusher and put it aside in his junk yard with hopes of fixing it himself.. well YEARS later he did not and I bought it this week for $710.00 . is it going to be worth a ton of cash. no probably never but I will get a huge rush out of fixing this up and the day I can get behind the wheel and go for a ride will be fantastic be it 1 year or 10 I have a chevelle and I'm thrilled. it's too bad more people don't pull the cars out of the bushes and get them out there for people to see and buy. way too many classics are out there dying in the woods.

A-body frames are a dime a dozen..

I'll Paypal you $1.20, and I'll take a gross of them... :sad:

I love 70's!