I'm thinking of picking up a 65 chevelle convertible non ss 289ci with 110,000miles. Car is a driver but needs complete interior (gauges, wheel, dash are fine) and paint (body/floors/frame are clean though). Hoping to re paint the car and do the interior and flip it in a year or two. Market seems to be there but would it be realistic to get 15k for a 65 chevelle convertible non ss 289ci?

 

I have owned about 12 or so 64/65 Chevelles,Conv,hardtops,ss's,4drs,wagons.El comino's. It's impossible to say what a fair price is without a ton more detail and what you plan to do with the car after the purchase.

 

Just plan too bring it back too as original as possible and refresh the paint and maybe a motor refresh.

I'm hoping to pick up the car for 5k and put another 6-8k~ into it (paint, trim interior, motor refresh, maybe new top) and hoping to sell it for 15-17k. Seems people like 65s alot and it's pretty common to see nicely restored non-ss convertibles go for low 20s or am I wrong thinking it would be pretty easy to get 15kish for a nice driver?

Have tossed around the idea of doing a somewhat budget resto-mod build with an LQ4/LQ9 but don't think I'd get as much money back, then again the market seems pretty strong for resto mods these days.

 

Don't think its a 289 as thats a Ford motor..283 maybe. I have a number of muscle cars from a 70 Boss 302 to a 66 triple black vette convertible..all original on both cars as well as a pro touring 71 z28. Bringing it back to "original" you can't do without the original motor. You will not be able to do the rust repair,paint for under 10k at best(having not seen the car)Anytime you get into paint and body unless you do it yourself its VERY hard to come out ahead on these things..for what its worth.

Vince

 

You are far better of finding one that's done to your liking and buying it. There are 2 very nice convertibles in my neighborhood. The guys paid way less than 15k and I am certain they cost way more than that to do. Very nice cars too. One is that teal ish color and the other fawn....a very light brown/beige both original colors.

 

There are virtually no completely restored chevelle malibu convertibles for 15k anywhere. I'd gladly drop 15-20k on a very nicely restored one. Do you have any suggestions where too look for some?

 

10k I can understand for a Boss/Vette/etc concours style painting but I just want a really nice driver that can maintain value for a couple years and sell for a small profit after it's done. It's a non SS so I don't plan on getting all the value back for it as opposed if it was c2-c3 corvette I'd definitely have a higher standard for the restoration i.e. NCRS Gold or similar.

The body on the car is very straight, no rust anywhere and the car is very complete. Other than paint and minor trim work it's pretty complete. You are indeed right 283ci 2bbl L32 was a typo 289, original motor/trans was just planning on doing a simple refresh which wouldn't be too costly I can do it all myself just have to outsource the bodywork. I got quoted for a good friend 6k for full soda blasting and complete respray of the car. So I think I can easily get it done for 12.5-14k (I have a complete interior already) if I can get the car cheap enough.

Would like to have a little fun for it for a summer or two and then sell it and use the money for a property. Seeing as how many unpopular muscle cars sell for 15-20k I just thought it would be very easy to sell the car between 15-20k as there are virtually none restored anywhere for that price.

 

I can tell you that the chances are very good that after you strip away all those years of paint and god knows what you will find some issues. So just be ready for it.

Vince

 

I definitely hear you there! Car was resprayed in mid 90s so I'm hoping there won't be that much work to be done to it, it's just faded and clear is gone. Went too see it and the car is by far the cleanest chevelle I've looked at, I could drive it as is honestly but I'd like it to be as close to showroom as possible. Just got a line on a 57 cadillac series 62 coupe last night so might pass on the chevelle will keep you all posted.

Thanks for all the advice guys.

 

For my money I would much rather have this gem:

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...co/?refer=news

 

Gorgeous bronco I already have a ford truck in my life 53 f100 love it endlessly! Although broncos are on the up ad up like mad it's crazy how they we're everywhere not even 4-5 years ago and now all the clean ones have been scooped up.

 

You should attend that auction coming up in Sept. Bet there will be some great buys on new classics.

 

Which auction are you referring too? I'd love the details.

I'm going to Mecum in Dallas in Early September and Barrett-Jackson in Vegas at the end of Septermber so far I'm on the hunt lol

 

Sorry...this one. It going to be fabulous

http://autos.aol.com/article/vintage...6pLid%3D361073

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Ch...US_Cars_Trucks