[Dwayne Martin]

I have an opportunity to buy a 1973 SS454 wagon. The owner says that it is the real deal with numbers matching motor and window sticker; no build sheet. I have not seen the car, but he says it is disassembled and needs a complete resto including floor pans. I didn't know they made these, but the seller sounded knowledgeable and confident in his documentation. Does anybody here have any knowldege of these cars? Even if is the real deal, is it desirable enough to restore? I would not be looking to keep it; maybe buy/sell right away or buy/restore then sell.

 

[Dean]

I'm sure they're very rare, I only remember seeing pictures myself but I personally think you would probably loose a lot of money if you tried to do all that to any vehicle that's not all that sought after but who knows.

If you can get it cheap enough you might be able to make a little profit filpping it.

 

[Bill Pritchard]

They were made, and are an interesting conversation piece, but that's about it. They are the proverbial red-headed stepchild; loved by few, ignored by most. Parts, either NOS or repro, are nearly impossible to find. Like Dean says, if you can get it really cheap, you might be able to make a few $$$, but be prepared to have a tough sell.

 

[Bomber '67]

If this kind of car really turns you on, then go for it - but only if you plan on keeping it for a long time. By the time this car was made the 454 was pretty much the same thing found in pickup trucks, and this wagon probably weighs more than a 1/2 ton pickup. In other words - expect liesurely performance. They are super comfortable to cruise the highway, and do a good job as a tow car.

Thomas

 

[Thad]

I think one of those could be neat, but don't think it will ever be worth much money.
I've got kids and as a cool off beat cruiser that would be kind of neat.

My parents bought a loaded Malibu Classic Estate wagon new in 1975.
So I'm kinda nastalgic for those body styles. They traded it in on some aweful K-car varient in the late eighties with 29 thousand miles still looking new.

Saw it a year later and it was already trashed.

But if it needs lots of work, I'd most likely pass, just because you probably won't get your money back out.

 

[Dwayne Martin]

Thanks for the responses. I don't like the looks of those cars, so I definitely do not want it for a keeper. I didn't know what the interest level was in those cars. The guy wants way too much for it to buy it for just the drivetrain.