drpreposterous
Well-Known Member
I want to buy your A-body...
Yeah, I'm serious. My last college student kid graduates May 1 and I've been saving! The one I will want to spring for likely (but not absolutely) will be a:
Collector Car Market Review Condition Guidelines
And that website (VMR) seems to more accurately reflect market prices than NADA or Hagerty. Note how comprehensively it differentiates '69 Dart, Dart GTS and Swinger 340:
Collector Car Market Review 1969 DODGE Models
While I won't be ready to open the wallet till April (maybe a few weeks earlier), I don't think it'll hurt to start the conversation now, while, hopefully, your A is safe from Mickey and Minnie's family and the County Salt Monsters. Now, those things said, I'm not overly fussy:
Originality: Not numbers matching? Not concerned. Upgraded to disc brakes and threw in Sebring seats? Fine. Long as it's done well. Not a fan of 24-inch wheels or flames on the hood, though.
Drivetrain: Love the slants, the small and the big blocks. Hey, they're all Mopar! Just need it to run well. Comfortable with a 3-tree or Torqueflite.
The year/model: Yes, like you, I have favorites. But I can appreciate a humble '64 /Six Valiant 4 door as readily as I do a '70 Swinger with a 318. I do strongly prefer Early As and "early" ('67-71) Late As. Not really into beaks or Dusters, with all due respect to their aficionados. Glad to look at Toads, too.
However, the only 2 doors I am likely to find in my budget are unlikely to be in #2 or #3 territory. If I want a "done," or close to it, I'll probably have to go for a more door. And I'm okay with that. And as I fall solidly into the fan category of "check writer" (at least for now), I would readily appreciate an A that's been cherished. I would really love one that's been nicely built but is still very streetable. Hilarious to be able to stomp on a Camaro with a 4-door A (not that I would at my age)!
My promise to you? No big games or insulting low-ball offers. I'm not planning on rodding it nor passing off your hard work as my own at a show. Just to enjoy it as it is. And if you steadfastly feel your work has gone beyond what any price guide can appreciate, well--I'm listening! Naturally, build threads, underbody pix and receipts would be welcome.
Please feel free to PM me or just reply in this thread with what you're thinking of moving...and thanks for your sweat equity!
Brian
Mr. Helpless Wrench, but Charge Nurse extraordinaire and cherisher of all things Mopar!
Yeah, I'm serious. My last college student kid graduates May 1 and I've been saving! The one I will want to spring for likely (but not absolutely) will be a:
- 4-door
- Clear #2 or #3 (see reference from link): Essentially, a "done" or close to it. Especially would love a "done" AND "built" ride!
Collector Car Market Review Condition Guidelines
And that website (VMR) seems to more accurately reflect market prices than NADA or Hagerty. Note how comprehensively it differentiates '69 Dart, Dart GTS and Swinger 340:
Collector Car Market Review 1969 DODGE Models
While I won't be ready to open the wallet till April (maybe a few weeks earlier), I don't think it'll hurt to start the conversation now, while, hopefully, your A is safe from Mickey and Minnie's family and the County Salt Monsters. Now, those things said, I'm not overly fussy:
Originality: Not numbers matching? Not concerned. Upgraded to disc brakes and threw in Sebring seats? Fine. Long as it's done well. Not a fan of 24-inch wheels or flames on the hood, though.
Drivetrain: Love the slants, the small and the big blocks. Hey, they're all Mopar! Just need it to run well. Comfortable with a 3-tree or Torqueflite.
The year/model: Yes, like you, I have favorites. But I can appreciate a humble '64 /Six Valiant 4 door as readily as I do a '70 Swinger with a 318. I do strongly prefer Early As and "early" ('67-71) Late As. Not really into beaks or Dusters, with all due respect to their aficionados. Glad to look at Toads, too.
However, the only 2 doors I am likely to find in my budget are unlikely to be in #2 or #3 territory. If I want a "done," or close to it, I'll probably have to go for a more door. And I'm okay with that. And as I fall solidly into the fan category of "check writer" (at least for now), I would readily appreciate an A that's been cherished. I would really love one that's been nicely built but is still very streetable. Hilarious to be able to stomp on a Camaro with a 4-door A (not that I would at my age)!
My promise to you? No big games or insulting low-ball offers. I'm not planning on rodding it nor passing off your hard work as my own at a show. Just to enjoy it as it is. And if you steadfastly feel your work has gone beyond what any price guide can appreciate, well--I'm listening! Naturally, build threads, underbody pix and receipts would be welcome.
Please feel free to PM me or just reply in this thread with what you're thinking of moving...and thanks for your sweat equity!
Brian
Mr. Helpless Wrench, but Charge Nurse extraordinaire and cherisher of all things Mopar!
