[66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/66-C...4592973700QQcategoryZ6164QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[66Broke]

40 G's is pretty big dollars for that, and not me the reserve?
Maybe I need to find a new hobby. This is starting to scare me.
No picture of the Cowl tag? If you are looking for over 40K you think a pic of the tags would be in order.

 

[Phil Keller]

I'm confused. He said 3,700 miles since rebuild, yet it looks like that's what's on the odometer. Is that a rollback or what?

 

[RedElky]

for that kinda dough, you would think it would at least have the correct wheel covers on it.

 

[66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE]

I am always amazed at what people think is too much money or what it is wrong that makes something not worth it... just an observation not saying anyone is incorrect, just like seeing what others think.

and it is very common to roll the odometer back on a full restoration.

Mine is showing 289 miles since May 2001.

A 66 SS Convert. 360hp 4 speed convert. with desirable color combo.. not many out there.

 

[keithb]

it looks like a nice car and all but not for that price. like others said for that price it should have more correct things like the wheel covers, better tires, and so on.

 

[CT Mark]

I haven't seen a nice black '66 4 spd 'vert for sale in quite a while. That alone drives up the price. 360 hp is just icing on the cake.

FWIW, notwithstanding the minor issues, I absolutely LOVE this car. :thumbsup:

 

[Jp-15]

Love the car, but I never knew they put that dash in SS cars, i always thought it was the other style.

 

[66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE]

That dash??? what do you mean?

 

[Chris R]

I am always amazed at what people think is too much money or what it is wrong that makes something not worth it... just an observation not saying anyone is incorrect, just like seeing what others think.

Its probably because most dont have the privlige(sp) of owning a high class restored original or even could afford it if they wanted too. I know thats not a reason, but its easier for some to make observations when they own a car like that.

My 66SS is nothing like that. Not even close.

 

[66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE]

Not exactly sure what you mean there Chris? Having trouble reading between the lines I guess..

FWIW... I didn't make any personal Observation on the car.. just asked who else was following the auction in hopes of getting some blind observations.

You are correct though.. making observations as to what is too much money or not is all relative to what any one person's personal financial situation is.

My personal observation is that there are many restoration mistakes here, from the wheel covers to seatbelt retractors and belts, tach, headlight extensions and an array of drivetrain mistakes. The Window sticker is an obvious Fake. There is no mention, and so one has to assume... the drivetrain is not original to the car.. and well, it could be picked apart alot more. It's not a fresh Frame off resto. just an older frame up IMO.

BUT... as I said, there are not many 66 SS Verts., 4 speeds, in Black and then add an optional 360hp version.. and it does make it desirable. Is it $40K desirable?? Hard to say... when the top drops, the price rises, that is always the case... I think this car is Nice, not a show car by any means... if I knew it was numbers matching and in the condition it is in or appears to be in... ( a weak 7 on 1-10 scale ) I'd say it is worth $40,000.

Given that it is likley not a numbers matching car, maybe not even original Black car... I would value it at $34,000 plus or minus a grand.

Mike Crown

 

[CT Mark]

I always say that a pretty, black car makes some people lose their sensibilities.

 

[Chuck Nixon]

Sold my 67 SS 396/325 4 spd Marina Blue/bright blue with buckets a year ago for high $30's. Was a 10 year old frame off and a very nice car. I would say this 66 is worth $40K if numbers match, the year of escalation since I sold mine, and the rarity of the color.

Just bought a frame off restored 69 SS convertible and paid over $40K for it, Monaco orange with 396/325 4 spd, bench seats, non-power top but a new car top to bottom and runs like a dream.

Nice cars go for nice money

 

[Chris R]

Not exactly sure what you mean there Chris? Having trouble reading between the lines I guess..

FWIW... I didn't make any personal Observation on the car.. just asked who else was following the auction in hopes of getting some blind observations.

You are correct though.. making observations as to what is too much money or not is all relative to what any one person's personal financial situation is.

My personal observation is that there are many restoration mistakes here, from the wheel covers to seatbelt retractors and belts, tach, headlight extensions and an array of drivetrain mistakes. The Window sticker is an obvious Fake. There is no mention, and so one has to assume... the drivetrain is not original to the car.. and well, it could be picked apart alot more. It's not a fresh Frame off resto. just an older frame up IMO.

BUT... as I said, there are not many 66 SS Verts., 4 speeds, in Black and then add an optional 360hp version.. and it does make it desirable. Is it $40K desirable?? Hard to say... when the top drops, the price rises, that is always the case... I think this car is Nice, not a show car by any means... if I knew it was numbers matching and in the condition it is in or appears to be in... ( a weak 7 on 1-10 scale ) I'd say it is worth $40,000.

Given that it is likley not a numbers matching car, maybe not even original Black car... I would value it at $34,000 plus or minus a grand.

Mike Crown

I dont really have any meaning accept to say that if I had a something like a top class car. I would look at other top class cars in the same light. But I cant afford that nor have I had the luck of getting a deal on a restorable numbers car. If I say, had a Yenko or something then I would think different towards other owners of these cars. But since finding one is impossible, or affording one for that matter is a whole different story. I look at them the same way most others do.

 

[drptop70ss]

Mike what bothers me about these posts is you just say "there are things wrong with the car" but never enlighten us to what is wrong and what it should be. Since you are the 66 guru, why not give up some information instead of standing back and letting people play guessing games? Or are you just trying to sell your fact CD? Do I have to buy one to play along?

 

[66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE]

Do I have to buy one to play along?

No, not at all.. you don't have to play along at all., just turn the station.

66 GuRu.. not words I used.

I Posted this car to see if anyone else was following the auction... it is a car that will hopefully show some what the Market will bare. If I wanted to use the car as an example of what is right or wrong, I would do so, and have done so in the past.. I don't pull any punches. I mentioned some things that are obviuously wrong for a resto. standpoint, but I am not going to point out every little incorrect item under the hood.. most of the things that are incorrect are easily chnged/fixed. and won't affect the final sale price by much IMO.

As for the Fact CD? not sure where that comment comes from.. short of listing it on my signature line.. I never push the 66/67 SS fact CD on anyone.. I sell on avg. 2 per week, to total strangers who email me. I don't even have it listed officially on TEAM CHEVELLE. If someone is interested, they email me.. end of story.

No Games Dave, many people post crap here that I don't agree with and I choose to use the NO COMMENT rule of thumb. If there is something about this car that you are not sure about and would like to email me, feel free. Dammed if you do, dammed if you don't... If I make a laundry list of things wrong with a car, people bitch, if you don't list stuff and just look for other's observations, ya get the same

Mike

 

[LeoP]

It looks nice on top, needs serious detailing underneath. JMHO.

 

[drptop70ss]

I would rather see the laundry list of things wrong with the car with the information on what should be there..not just that there are things wrong with the car. I dont care if the car gets nitpicked to death as long as the answers to what should be there are posted. I wont get to my 66 SS for a couple more years but am interested in what is what and not just that there is something wrong with it. The deal with the fact CD that irks me is I dont think I can get away with posting my cars or parts for sale in my signature, so how do you? Guess I will have to try I will buy a CD when the time comes but for now I would like to know just what is wrong with these cars rather than having it be almost like hidden information.

 

[dcarr]

... The Window sticker is an obvious Fake. ... Mike Crown

What makes you think that ? I'm always skeptical of window stickers since there are outfits that print them up to order after the fact. But what is so "obvious" ?

The window sticker shows that this car was sold new by Davidson Chevrolet in Loveland Colorado. That is only about 5 miles from where I live (We bought our 2000 Buick Regal GS there). If anyone is seriously considering bidding on this car, I could go over there and see if they (Davidson) has any old records on it.

 

[66 MYSTERY CHEVELLE]

What makes you think that ? I'm always skeptical of window stickers since there are outfits that print them up to order after the fact.

and everyone should be skeptical of window stickers IMO.. the last thing anyone should be using as real source documentation given they are repro'd so often now days and getting better and better all the time.

This one looks as bright white as the day it was printed, not a crease or stain or rip.. PERFECT in that respect. and the Fonts and Character style does not look right to me, including the use of RED INK Stamper. I have looked at many of what I know to be Original window stickers on 66 and 67 Chevelles and have never had one look brand new?

again, though, I wouldn't be buying or bidding on this car based on the window sticker.. I am a bigger fan of Quality work.. paint/body/finish and details. all the paperwork in the world doesn't mean squat to me if teh final result is a car that needs to be redone., again.. when we are talking this kind of cash. If I were interested in this car to buy, I would be asking for TRIM TAG photos, deck stamp photos, undercarriage shots and a looksie from a friend close by before I even considered a bid.. though in reality, I would go look at myself before bidding.