I wanted to ask a couple more opinions on pricing. So many Firebirds have non-matching numbers. Either a more powerful engine was installed or same exact size engine...which tells me maybe it was faster turn around for an every day car or cheaper to just do a core swap; don't know why someone would not keep the original engine when keeping the same size... anyway, I have an idea for pricing for a 350 V8 numbers matching convertible in great shape, and ideally stock color. Folks stated everywhere from 20K to 28K (I think a couple responses as low as 18K too). I guess some 'special' ones could go into the low 30's if low mileage or such.
So what about NON-matching numbers? And I don't include resto-mods...I mean basic cars with either a regular 350 or maybe a big block. Any rules around that?
I know it can depend on what a seller HOPES to get and what a person is willing to pay for emotions. But in general, I would suspect NON-numbers cars should be less. However, doing some comparisons of Camaro's and Mustangs, most of those are non-numbers cars and fetch a WIDE range of money. So confusing. Is there any hope at finding a good bench mark so I can [try] and avoid getting caught in emotional purchases and paying too much?
