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Looks like a nice car but I don't see it pulling $99K.


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1968 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE for sale by owner - Monroe, GA - craigslist

1968 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE FLAWLESS GUARANTEED SHOW WINNER NONE NICER GOOD GUYS TOP 12 NUMEROUS OTHER HIGHEND AWARDS RADIO DELETE AC DELETE 396/375 L78 MUNCIE FOUR SPEED M22 12 BOLT POSI EVERY NUT AND...
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Don’t get me wrong, I love a ‘68. But, 99k for a clone is just, I can’t find the words. I know there’s an ass for every seat, but damn. If it goes for that, I need to raise the agreed value of mine.
 
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Well proving a 68 is an SS is easy with 138 VIN but unless you have docs proving it came out of the factory an L78 its considered Clone, Nice 68 but would a real 68 SS L78 bring $99K? Would need proof IMHO then I doubt $99K PS Im raising my agreed value from $35K to $45K on my 68 Malibu
 
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shovelrick said:
Well proving a 68 is an SS is easy with 138 VIN but unless you have docs proving it came out of the factory an L78 its considered Clone, Nice 68 but would a real 68 SS L78 bring $99K? Would need proof IMHO then I doubt $99K PS Im raising my agreed value from $35K to $45K on my 68 Malibu
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It's a 136 car.
 
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WITHOUT QUESTION, it is s super nice, ultra fine craftsmanship and a ton of dedication in the restoration. AND, maybe somewhat rare, but I don't see the attraction of a plain, no AC car bringing that price.
BUUUUUUUUUUUUT, if it does, the value of our 70 Malibu con just went up!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I think the whole thing would go over better if it didn’t have the SS badges on it. Still wouldn’t get it to the asking price but with the badges they are trying to claim it is something it is not.
 
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If the car is as spectacular as the seller states, I could see $60-65k.
From what I've read on this site, a paint job is over $10k alone.
The frame looks great in the photos, its got a (real L78??), M22, 3.73 12 bolt, some people (me) dig on the radio and heater delete.
Bottom line, it would most likely cost more than $60k to replicate this car.
 
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I wonder if the L78 came from another car and the engine might be of value to its real home? or over the counter L78?
 
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A 138 L78 with this quality of restoration might be worth this amount to someone,
but being a clone I would say more in the 65K range. Restoration was over done
with all of the labels and tags everywhere and the blue GM door decal wasn't used after 67. I purchased a new 68 SS in August 68 and it didn't have all those tags on it.
 
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Beautiful car. I'm not understanding the headers and shifter T-handle on what appears otherwise a car built to factory specs, but it ain't my car obviously. Stance seems a tad high - maybe new springs that haven't settled, or maybe the control arms were torqued without the car sitting on it's wheels.
 
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Well it is still listed on Craigslist and approaching a month listed. Guess they are having a hard time with the selling price. They might be able to get that price at one of the big auctions.
 
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Rex H. Morley said:
I've seen several cars whose Restoration costs has put them "Under Water" when it came time to assess a Value for them, oh well.
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Mine included but I know it’s not worth what $ I put in it to someone else so in my opinion the $35-$38K I put in the car it’s still maybe not worth what I put in??
 
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shovelrick said:
Mine included but I know it’s not worth what $ I put in it to someone else so in my opinion the $35-$38K I put in the car it’s still maybe not worth what I put in??
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With all due respect, If you can't get $38K for a '68 Malibu with a 489 in it, it must not be finished or you are not trying very hard. :)
 
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