How rare is this and what's it worth?

TheCraigMachine said
I'm not looking to make money off of this car, this is literally my DREAM car! If I were to aquire it, it would be mine forever. I was just merely looking for a ballpark figure on what to expect for a asking price.

As far as the interveiw process, I think the old guy wants to make sure it goes to the right person who will preserve this gem for what it really is. I myself can't possibly imagine a more perfect mopar combination. My valiant project has sapped all of my disposable income lately, and I hope I can scrape up enough cash to snag this project of a lifetime. Ill keep yall informed on how it goes, I'm gonna call the guy here shortly. Ill try to get pics if I can.

It sounds like this guy wants his baby to go to a good home to someone who will appreciate it as much as he obviously does. I'll guarantee if someone goes there and starts talking about wheel tubs, big block, gigonda tires and wheels, custom paint/interior, etc. He'll pull out a shotgun to make him leave the premises faster.

If this really is your dream car, then I would do your homework before you go to the interview. If you appear very knowledgeable and appreciative of the car just the way it is, you'll have a good chance of buying it for a fair price. You will probably know within the first 10 seconds of seeing the car if this is the one for you.

Just apperaing knowledgeable will go a long way like saying: "This has an 8-3/4 rear end with 3.23 gears right?" "Does it have the optional Kelsey Hayes disc brakes?" "It still has the resonator tip? Wow, I was hoping it was still there!" "Does it still have the finned valve covers?" "I always liked the 67 Darts because...." will show that you know what you are talking about and that you like the car as much as he does. It sounds like he's more interested in a new nanny for his baby than the amount of dollars he can sell it for. Just friendly small talk, intelligent questions about the car, enthusiasm and appreciation will go a long way towards sealing the deal.

Other than the 383, a 273-4 was the hottest engine for the 67 Darts. A convertible is more valuable than a hardtop and a 4 speed is worth more than an automatic. Generally, I think the price books say 10% more for a 4 speed. But you don't tell him all that if you're trying to get the best price you can. Without seeing any production figures, I'd say less than 300 67 Darts, 273-4, 4 speed convertible Darts were built.