So the other day I was having a conversation with one of my customers about a 1972 Dodge Challenger JH23H car with a 340 auto. So it's a non Rallye 340 car....
The thing about this, running driving, number matching car, is that it's 100% rust free California car, I have no pictures, but have seen video, and this thing is RUST FREE !
So my comment was..." ANY absolutely rust free 340 72 Challenger has to be worth $20K all day long." Do you think that is a fair statement ? Living way up here in Canada, my opinion might be jaded, because we see rusted, patched up cars all the time asking that much.
What do you guys think ?
I would think for sure it is. Mine is a 74 340 auto Ralleye but non numbers with a couple little body issues. Does that make them similar value? I paid 15K US six years ago and prices have gone up since then.
Is it a bench column car? :Stirring:
Quote from: 303 Mopar on October 07, 2018, 08:30:53 AM
Is it a bench column car? :Stirring:
No I don't believe so :thinking: ....It has a 6.1 Hemi in it so it must be worth $100K or more ....right ? :haha: :haha:
From what I understand the car does have nice colours and options, but I was looking more for a general idea of just a "rust free 1972 340 car"
Quote from: anlauto on October 07, 2018, 08:38:06 AM
Quote from: 303 Mopar on October 07, 2018, 08:30:53 AM
Is it a bench column car? :Stirring:
No I don't believe so :thinking: ....It has a 6.1 Hemi in it so it must be worth $100K or more ....right ? :haha: :haha:
Not sure on a 6.1 since mine is a 6.4, but I think you're close. :banana:
I would think a '72 340 auto in with no rust or damage in a desirable color would bring at least $20k.
First off I'm a total rank amateur/wanna be compared to you guys, having said that... I am a bit of a '70-'71 snob for the most part for obvious reasons. But I've come around some since joining this site and there are some who absolutely prefer the later cars. In the end they are all cool and rust free would be worth a lot and that doesn't sound out of line at all IMHO. :bradsthumb:
Dave
So my customer bought the car, it's a triple black 340 auto car with AC and a factory sunroof... :yes: Ill be restoring it next year.
In the context of where I live, in the heart of the 'rust belt' I agree with your assessed value. Think I'm more excited to see this restoration than many of the others!
:popcorn: This will be interesting. In the small world of Mopar and smaller yet e-bodies, we all have our preferences. 4speed :twothumbsup: sun roof :banana: black :barf:. But that's just my preference, I just don't care for black, now give me a bench seat and a column auto :banana: :banana: :yes: :rofl: :cheers: Looking forward to Alan's work on this one. :popcorn:
Dave
Here in California the market is currently very strong for 72-73 Challengers. CL and eBay currently have listed five 72-73 Challengers ranging in price from 28K to 35K for nice looking inside and out, daily drivers. Some have 340s the others transplanted 440s. All automatics with console. Suspect some were 318 models. There are exceptions. Conclusion: market is drying up, rust-free e-bodies becoming scarce, excellent investment potential.
Here is an ugly column-shift 318 1972 Challenger I would have gladly paid 20k for.
The ad is still up, but it's been sold weeks ago...
https://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/Dodge/Challenger/MISSISSAUGA/Ontario/19_10717860_/
Ben
Quote from: 303 Mopar on October 07, 2018, 08:30:53 AM
Is it a bench column car? :Stirring:
No bench on 72-74 E-bodies. Buckets only. The column auto was standard. Floor shift/console optional.
That looks like my car in high school except the white vinyl top, AC and shifter console. $20k seems high for a 318.
Quote from: anlauto on October 16, 2018, 03:53:10 AM
So my customer bought the car, it's a triple black 340 auto car with AC and a factory sunroof... :yes: Ill be restoring it next year.
What did he end up paying for it?
Quote from: dave73chally on October 16, 2018, 01:41:41 PM
Quote from: anlauto on October 16, 2018, 03:53:10 AM
So my customer bought the car, it's a triple black 340 auto car with AC and a factory sunroof... :yes: Ill be restoring it next year.
What did he end up paying for it?
I don't know the details, I'm guessing $20K :dunno:
Quote from: 7212Mopar on October 16, 2018, 01:34:17 PM
That looks like my car in high school except the white vinyl top, AC and shifter console. $20k seems high for a 318.
Maybe where you are, but here, any rust-free car is rare, and that's only 15K in US$...
Ben
I see. Thought we were talking $. $15k seems fair if it is rust free and runs. I sold my running 72 318 AC car for $800 around 84. :bricks:
Quote from: 7212Mopar on October 16, 2018, 08:27:17 PM
I see. Thought we were talking $. $15k seems fair if it is rust free and runs. I sold my running 72 318 AC car for $800 around 84. :bricks:
I gave away a running driving rust free 73 Rally package 318 Challenger in 95, I even left the rally dash in it, took the hood though..... But it has no bearing on value today....
I should probably also add that the car has a column shifted 3 speed.