How common is this A body

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This car has parked for at least the last 20 yrs with the occasional trip to car wash. Personally I have never seen it move. The owner believes itto be very rare and valuable. To me it looks like a basket case. What would it be worth?

valiant badge on right rear, v8 badging on the fenders.






 
They aren't that rare but they are diserable. It is not real valuable in that condition.

Here is one to compare.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plym...2129615?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43bb1e3bcf

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they aren't real valuable even restored. Early A's just are not market friendly value wise. Even the late ones can be a loosing proposition on restoration unless you're doing all the work. You do them for the love of it.
 
It would be a great start for a restoration project or a daily driver,parked on the street 20yrs?, going to need attention, 64 V-8 $2,500 should be a good price
 
I knew I'd rattle someones cage with that comment! HAAAAAAA!!


...Relax. Early A's are.. Okey. :happy8:
 
I agree they are neat, but yes this one has sat on the street since I was old enough to start driving 20yrs ago. I did some inquiring about it before I bought my 2nd gen and the unilateral response was the owner wants way more than it is worth. Apparently he has ALL documentation for the car. Neat car, but like too many others it is just going to hell out there.
 
mwls73duster360 said:
I love early A!!!! but in that condition I wouldn't go over 1k they just aren't rare enough
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Funny thing though, I see more dusters, demons, 67+ darts valiants and defiantly barracudas but I hardly see early-a's driving around... Value wise you guys are correct, but scarcity wise, I think early-a's are just as rare if not more rare then later a-bodies. :wack:
 
Rockerdude said:
Funny thing though, I see more dusters, demons, 67+ darts valiants and defiantly barracudas but I hardly see early-a's driving around... Value wise you guys are correct, but scarcity wise, I think early-a's are just as rare if not more rare then later a-bodies. :wack:
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rarity does not always equal demand......the reason you see more later A-bodies (67-72) is bcoz they have the largest demand......ppl are more inclined to save a car in that range simply bcoz its wanted and there is never a hassle to sell a car in that year range that is priced fairly.

Early A s are dang cool especially the barracuda (im a fan myself) but they dont have the demand like the later ones so price should reflect that.

if the car in the pic was a 67 or 8 ......then the whole conversation would be totally different.

i am not saying this by any means to bash a car line ...to me they are all Ma mopar's children ......but really rare is not always valuable. and scarce is not always in demand. the supply and demand model is a quirkey one :fucyc:

i would offer a grand for the one pictured if i was after one of those
 
It runs and drives (goes to the car wash occasionally) so even with the dents it should bring 2k.

That one on ebay gives me the impression that it probably don't run and will not sell at that price.
 
As the man said above early A bodies rule! Mopar or No Car is what I say! I have a 65 Formula S under the mode of restoration! The Early Barracudas hold the record book for the largest piece of glass in any American car ever!! They were the first "sport car" on the road in the 60's beating the Mustang as a V8 fun car in 1964! As the Mustang did not come out until mid year and you could get the Barracuda/Valiant right from the start of the year! Mine in 65 Formula S was the awesome beginning of what later became Mopars road to fun, Hemi big block sport drag racing go for the gusto 1/4 mile action! I love my early A body! Had a 66 Barracuda drag raced it low 13 sec quarter mile street car! 318 motor that rocked! Now my 65 formula s same set up not quite as hot but set up for the street and will run down the quarter mile 15 seconds flat! Down the road some it will be made to run faster after I get it to look nicer, all it takes is money and time!!

65 CudaLover!
 
Hate to say it, but the car will probably not be worth anything by the time the old guy passes it along to someone, or one of his heirs does!! Looks to be pretty iffy at the present, I'd hate to see it in a few more years!! geof
 
In my opinion, the car is priceless to the owner. They obviously enjoy the old car regardless of if they have a garage or off street parking. I'd look for another car to buy if that is what you really want. Sometimes they are worth more to the owner than they are to those looking to make a deal.
 
Valiant63 said:
In my opinion, the car is priceless to the owner. They obviously enjoy the old car regardless of if they have a garage or off street parking. I'd look for another car to buy if that is what you really want. Sometimes they are worth more to the owner than they are to those looking to make a deal.
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very good point x2
 
cuda65vpt said:
It runs and drives (goes to the car wash occasionally) so even with the dents it should bring 2k.

That one on ebay gives me the impression that it probably don't run and will not sell at that price.
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I posted that because to show the eBay Barracuda has a low value with no takers so it isn't valuable. The aluminum slots are very diserable on it though and the interior looks in decent shape. I wasn't inclinded to give any value on the op's picture.
 
I watched a 65 last year at Central Pa auto auction do 26000 thats somewhat valueable for a early A, Car was perfect.
 
That dent is a money pit. 1500 tops if the interior is as bad. Its no S. V8 add $200. manual, ad another $400
 
You guys are too kind, banged up quarter panel and rust peeking out everywhere. I would be nowhere near a grand even if it does run and stop unless it had a HP commando engine.:D
 
I fired mine up today after it sitting all winter. A bit of gas down the throat
she started right up , let warm up a bit and then smoked up the niegborhood
doing a burn out in the drive way. LOL I have 67 and a 68 vert but still love
my old 65. $1500 for that one for sure if it runs. Cheers.
 
The rust you see is usually only the tip of the iceberg. If it sits another few years outside in Montana, it will be worth its weight in rust. They usually rust from the inside out (little paint inside), so when you see it on the outside, there is not much left. The changes in temperature outside cause internal condensation.
 
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