1970 Challenger R/T 440ci w/6-pack, shaker and 4-speed

[anlauto]

What about the other dozen or so cars you got waiting for restoration? 

If you can restore this car for $40K....I'll send you all the business I have so I can retire...

[1 Wild R/T]

Chris why would you use that old sheet metal when AMD has brand new shiny pieces.....  (Fresh off the boat from China)  I'm glad it's available for those who want it.... I don't...

[ratroaster]

With the roof that far gone I bet it has issues underneath also. I really doubt you could restore this for 40k.  My 

[Morty426]

Chris why would you use that old sheet metal when AMD has brand new shiny pieces.....  (Fresh off the boat from China)  I'm glad it's available for those who want it.... I don't...

Every single piece of repo I have ever bought has gone in the trash can

I believe in real metal for real cars

[E74cuda]

Just buying the reproduction parts it takes to do a proper full restoration will cost you $25K-$30K without any "mark-up" from a restoration shop.

The blue convertible I just finished took closer to $40K USD in PARTS ALONE....that's NOT what I charged my customer, rather MY COST with discounts from basically every vendor out there...

A lot of people make assumptions based on rough "ideas" or "plans" ...... I base my opinions on facts based off of several E Body restorations recently finished.....

I don't doubt the costs that are involved in the cars that you do. You turn out nice work. The blue convertible isn't something that I would have taken on. To get that car in paint with the metal work involved adds to much time and $ for someone like me to take on. Not only that, more than likely most all parts needed replacing. The Challenger that I'm about finished with didn't need any rust repair and had very nice parts. Not done to the level of your restorations but nice with most all original parts and costs to get it done much less than 40k. That's also not counting my hours.

[716bbl]

You are obviously a good Planner.

I hope it gets restored correctly.
I have always wondered from the pictures I've seen of
restorations where the quarters are cut along body lines.
I wouldn't want a Car restored in that manner.
I would want my seams at factory correct locations.
I would think this would affect the value of a Rare car in a very
negative $$$ in investment quality.
This is why so many newer All brands get bought today.
It is cheaper and simpler to buy something than restore it.

Alan does do a Quality Job on His Restorations.
Guys like that are few and far.
Still a cool car that hopefully gets finished to a high standard.

[Fastmark]

Looking at the least few challengers I have sold or help sell, they don't bring Cuda money, but all ebodies cost a lot to restore. If someone has lots of parts already stocked up to do a project that he considered his favorite, then he will pay more than most. If he does most of the work himself, even better. My opinion here, a guy like that would pay $25,000 for the car and it be a fair deal for both. He won't be making money anytime soon. Only if the inflation that happens over time, will he come out all right. And that's if the current trend continues. All this could end in a heartbeat with new laws or a change in world events. $30,000 might be possible on the car. But that's pushing it. I'd run all the way to the bank if it were mine for $30,000 on that car. Very few would give that much for the car. There are way too many restored cars out there to be bought in the mid $60's or less. I don't personally know anyone on this board. That's my two cents worth.

[RUNCHARGER]

I think you're pretty realistic with what you said there. As time goes on original parts will be even harder to come by as well and a 440 Six Pack deserves original parts to be put on it.

[Morty426]

I think you're pretty realistic with what you said there. As time goes on original parts will be even harder to come by as well and a 440 Six Pack deserves original parts to be put on it.

I think he was spot on. 

I look forward to hearing from the owner

[Morty426]

Hi Everybody 

[6bblgt]

Hi @Morty426,  are you the "new" owner?

[RzeroB]

Hi Everybody 

That you Chris?? 

[Morty426]

Hi Everybody 

That you Chris?? 

That's me 

[Morty426]

Hi @Morty426,  are you the "new" owner?

Either that or someone snuck it behind my truck.   

Yes I am happy to announce that Rob, the owner, allowed me to take over the stewardship of his dad's car.  I also want to thank the Mopar Community members that told Rob that the best thing for the car is allow me to take it on.  I don't which of you all did this but I owe each of you a beverage.   

This is my 100th car purchase and I have to say that Rob is the best seller I have ever dealt with. 

As for the car it's simply amazing and Rob's dad picked a winner.  I'll publish more details tomorrow.  The 4 hour drive home through Bay Area traffic was a little bit of murder. 

[anlauto]

Congratulations on the purchase where in line will this fall with all of your other projects waiting to be restored ? Very cool car when finished.