SELLING 1968 FORMULA S

[CudaTime49]

Hi FABO, I have a 1968 Formula S fastback (numbers matching). The 340ci engine, 727 trans, axle & suspension have been rebuilt. New AMD sheelmetal all around. The floor and inner & outer rockers have been installed. Rear quarters, wheel wells, trunk floor and valances have been hung and need final fitment & welding. I have original front metal fenders (messy), a set of 1967 front metal fenders (solid), new fiberglass front fenders, new inner fenders, new cowl, original metal hood and a fiberglass hood. I have 3 solid doors, 2 metal truck lids, all the glass (except front windshield), 4 bumpers, all the chrome trim, new Cooper tires and many extra parts. My health has stopped me on this adventure. I'd appreciate any suggestions on what would be a fair price to ask to pass this on to the next adventurer? The car has a clean title and is located in SE Michigan. Thanks.

 

[Lefty71]

Def sorry to hear about your health....
Unfortunately the answer to worthiness is way less than if it was closer to done. And many miles less than your original target when done. You have certainly spent some money on the parts search. Hopefully someone will come along and see it for what it could be, as you did.

 

[toolmanmike]

The market on those cars is all over the planet. I see cars for sale between $20,000 and $100,000. With the drive train done and new sheet metal, I would say $20,000 + would be a reasonable selling price. You could start at $30 and come down to $25 if needed. Just my take.

 

[CudaTime49]

The market on those cars is all over the planet. I see cars for sale between $20,000 and $100,000. With the drive train done and new sheet metal, I would say $20,000 + would be a reasonable selling price. You could start at $30 and come down to $25 if needed. Just my take.

Thank you

 

[CudaTime49]

Def sorry to hear about your health....
Unfortunately the answer to worthiness is way less than if it was closer to done. And many miles less than your original target when done. You have certainly spent some money on the parts search. Hopefully someone will come along and see it for what it could be, as you did.

Thank you

 

[A56]

Do you have all of the interior pieces and fender tag? If so I'd say 20k.

 

[CudaTime49]

Do you have all of the interior pieces and fender tag? If so I'd say 20k.

The car was "complete" when I bought it. I drove it up on the trailer to bring it home. I started a full restoration by disassembling it and tagging all the parts. I have everything to put it back together. Unfortunately the fender tag and built sheet were removed before I bought the car. Thanks for your input.

 

[4spdragtop]

The beauty of a 68 Formula S is that it can be deciphered by the vin, in your case the 5th digit is P. All "P" code (340) were "S" cars. That can't be said for 67 and 69.
I would say like George A56 mentioned, $20K if complete but also nice pieces.
Good luck with sale.

 

[A56]

The car was "complete" when I bought it. I drove it up on the trailer to bring it home. I started a full restoration by disassembling it and tagging all the parts. I have everything to put it back together. Unfortunately the fender tag and built sheet were removed before I bought the car. Thanks for your input.

Do you know what the original interior and exterior colors were/are?

 

[junkyardhero]

my thought is the value here lies in the 340/727 and 8.75 the rest is just a matter of what would you pay for a roller project that's deep water.

yes, it's 68 fastback. yes it's numbers. but no fender tag or build sheet diminishes the value greatly to me.

i don't think it's 20, but i also don't think it's 10... split the baby and say 12~15 for somebody that absolutely has to have a 68 S car.

 

[CudaTime49]

Do you know what the original interior and exterior colors were/are?

Since I don't have the fender tag or built sheet, I can't be sure, but the interior is black and I believe the original exterior color was blue like the door in the pic,

 

[CudaTime49]

my thought is the value here lies in the 340/727 and 8.75 the rest is just a matter of what would you pay for a roller project that's deep water.

yes, it's 68 fastback. yes it's numbers. but no fender tag or build sheet diminishes the value greatly to me.

i don't think it's 20, but i also don't think it's 10... split the baby and say 12~15 for somebody that absolutely has to have a 68 S car.

Thanks for your input.

 

[matthon]

I'm no expert of value, the only things I think I know are the obvious:

You can only sell it once, aim high, if you have the time to wait.
The whiners come out when a car is disassembled.
If possible, put some seats in it, grills, headlights, tail lights, make it look like a car, if buyers can make 'eye contact' it helps them connect more, imo, sounds dumb, but psychology works. I'd even set the windshield and rear window in it.
Be clear on no trades, and people will ask you to trade.
You could sell the extra parts separately, if you like pain.
Check fabo for sale ads.

Great car, I like the 12-15k number.
I checked ebay, and a 68 non Formula S painted driver recently sold for 22k with a best offer. That seems way high to me.

As always, it's worth too much when you're selling, too little when you sold it, and you paid too much when you bought it.

 

[CudaTime49]

I'm no expert of value, the only things I think I know are the obvious:

You can only sell it once, aim high, if you have the time to wait.
The whiners come out when a car is disassembled.
If possible, put some seats in it, grills, headlights, tail lights, make it look like a car, if buyers can make 'eye contact' it helps them connect more, imo, sounds dumb, but psychology works. I'd even set the windshield and rear window in it.
Be clear on no trades, and people will ask you to trade.
You could sell the extra parts separately, if you like pain.
Check fabo for sale ads.

Great car, I like the 12-15k number.
I checked ebay, and a 68 non Formula S painted driver recently sold for 22k with a best offer. That seems way high to me.

As always, it's worth too much when you're selling, too little when you sold it, and you paid too much when you bought it.

Thank you for your insightful thoughts.