Hi all- long time no post. I hope everyone is doing well, and I hope the forum has been able to survive without my invaluable input. I know everyone hates these "what's it worth" posts, but come on, admit it- you really love it! I'm slowly coming to terms that I probably wont be able to finish my car, so its time to be a grown-up and look into my options- (sell, have someone else finish it and sell, keep it in storage, spend my kids' college fund on it... etc. )... I'd be interested in getting your unparrallelled and exceptional expertise on the value of my car, described below. Personally, I have no doubt that it will pull at least $100k on ebay, but I've heard rumors that sometimes owners may have slightly biased opinions of the value of their pride and joy. (not me of course). Any opinion would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 1968 Firebird 400HO (1 of 1,415 400HO manuals) convertible. It is Burgandy with a parchment (white) interior, 3 speed manual transmission, rally wheels, deluxe interior, and 8-track tape player. It runs and drives strong, but the restoration needs to be completed, but all the needed parts are included. It is numbers matching with the original engine, transmisson, radiator (recored), long branch exhaust manifolds, and 3.40 Posi rear end. It currently has a Muncie M21 four speed in it, a 1978 TransAm steering box, and GM front disc brakes. However, the original 3 speed manual trans, steering box, and front drum brakes are on a shelf, though all in need of a rebuild. The engine was rebuilt in ~1985, and my guess is it has about 50k miles on that motor. It is all stock specifications except for 10:1 pistons so it can run on pump gas. The car drives and runs excellent. The usual accessories are not original (alternator, water pump, voltage regulator). The interior is dismantled (except for the drivers seat, so I can drive it), and the body will have to be repainted. I painted it myself in the original burgandy lacquer, but my inexperience shows in some lines that are not straight, so I purchased two OEM doors, an OEM trunk, and an OEM quarter section so that a good bodyman can straighten the lines and repaint it either partially or fully- (the hood and front fenders are fine- its just the back that is a little "wavy". There is also rust in the drivers floor pan that will have to be patched. The car spent its first few years in the US midwest, but spent the rest of its life here in rust-free California. Included would be every part I have purchased for the restoration, which is just about everything, including the very rare #7028271 carburetor- ($1200 value), an original 1968 8-track unit ($450 value), a "survivor" 4-speed console ($850 value), a full reproduction interior ( the door panels are black, which will have to be painted parchment), and every little trim or detail needed. My guess is there is about $3000-$5000 worth of parts, total. Also included is an oem setup for power windows for a convertible- (not on my PHS)The car and parts are in deep storage, so detailed photos are not easy to do.
