65 barracuda VALUE question

[dazedduster]

I'm Looking At A 65 Barracuda, Rstoration Was Started, Paint, Rebuilt 273, Redone Buckets, Auto On The Floor. Good Looking Car
Dose Not Run Because It Was Never Finished. All Glass And Chrome There And In Great Shape, Missing The Grill

What Price Should I Negociate For The Car, An Estimated Value Would Be Great, I Know Its Hard Without Pictures But Any Help Would Be Great

Thanks

I'll Let You Know How It Turns Out

 

[65s]

Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, early A-bodies like a '65 Barracuda, do not fetch much. I don't know why. Perhaps because you can't get a big block in there very easily, or headers or whatever. For the car you're describing I'd say maybe $1500-3000 at most. You see '65 Barracudas for sale on ebay or on the net for anywhere from $1500 up to $4000. Some are priced for $10000+ but they don't sell, just owners that are fishing.

This is all just my opinion and based on nothing but pure guesswork based on watching the '65 Barracuda market for the last 7 years since I bought mine.

 

[dazedduster]

Thanks for the help

 

[zhandfull]

I agree with 65s

These cars are hard to sell for big bucks so buy low.
Unless its a 273 Commando 4 speed those seem to get a little respect in the form of higher prices

 

[65s]

Although I love my Barracuda, I understand that the world sees it as a bit of an oddball and thus the prices are lower. They made a lot of them too! over 64,000 '65's were made.

I paid $4000 USD for my Barracuda S in 1999, with non original motor, not running. I really really wanted it though and it's a pretty rust free california car. I now have more into it then I can ever sell it for, so I do it for the love of the car.

 

[65Barracuda]

I agree with the other postings. I have a 65 Barracuda as well and I tend to watch how others are priced, just out of curiosity. While there aren't too many on the market, I think you're safe in going low. I'd highlight the fact the car isn't running and that you'll have to spend more (who knows how much) just to get it on the road. To 65s point above, it'll be hard to get your money back out of it when you sell it b/c other car enthusiasts don't value the A bodies as much as we do. I've had mine for 20 years. I just love it.

Good luck. Keep us posted.

 

[Glow Worm]

Go to NADA and look at the lowest price. Then deduct what you think it would cost to repair the car. Go from there.

NOTE: NADA values are typically "high" and I think that is for the purposes of increasing loan values.

 

[fstfish66]

if its rust free,,and all the trim is there ,and pot metal is in great shape,,dont let it slip away,,all tho 1965 is the most produced barracuda out of the 10 year run,,they are hard to find complete,,and rust free,,some things are now being reproduced finallly,,but when i was building my prostreet b-cuda back in the 1980;s i couldnt find a 64/65 in great shape,,but they seem to be comming out of the wood work lately,,but not all in great shape,,
i drug my 66 rust free cuda out of a cotton field in mississippi in 1985,and i have tons of money in it,, i will never get it back,,,but i have owned baracudas all my life,, and i dont plan to sell it,,,

GO FOR IT,,,

 

[dazedduster]

Got it for 500.00. its extreamly clean, rust free. and he has all the parts for me to finish it, motor has een rebuilt by reputial shop i just have to put alt, waterpump ect on it to make it go, i'll pick it up next week end and post some picts asap

thanks for the help

 

[zhandfull]

Great deal! post some pictures as you put it together. :thumbup:

 

[dazedduster]

its already together i just have to finish the engine

 

[65Barracuda]

Congrats - that's great news.

John
65Barracuda

 

[fstfish66]

kool man,,,,,great deal,,,,,,post pics,,,,,,,,
i just found a 64 cuda 273 4 speed on craigs list if any oen is intrested ,,650.00 needs resto,, go to craigs list,philadelphia search plymouth