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Old 07-12-2025, 10:36 AM
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9K, be lucky to get rusted out hunk of junk for that. This got updated 302 and C4 with Upgraded A/C. Over 10 grand just for that. Not mention paint, body work, and interior. That car easily sell dealer/private party for 25K or more. I would never vintage car at auction with no reserve. I bet the seller sick making that mistake?
With heavy modifications of engine/trans/interior you rarely get back what you invested in it. An original car in good condition might be worth more. You would really have to find the right person that would be willing to pay $25,000. If the buyers at Mecum did not see the worth it is probably not there. You often cannot tell the true condition from pictures. But, I agree with you that $9,000 seems low based upon the pictures.