Quote: Half the concern/comments here about this car's value is becuase it is a "less desireable" 1972 year car. Yet this car is proof of an urban legend and the absolute end of an era (V code and mulitple carb OEM equipped vehicles).
Having said all this, what if this was a 1-of-1 1972 Hemi Cuda? Would it be subject to the same "abuse" in perceved value because it too was a 1972 year car?
Yes it would. Some members would complain about the side markers, grille, taillamps, tachometer red line position or colour, blah, blah, blah, and feel the need to voice their opinion. But, some members would appreciate it as the end of the line for a particular engine combination and respect it for what it is.
There's a definite bias against 72s and I think it has to do with how the horsepower ratings changed from gross to net and the change in compression ratios. This has been explained numerous times before yet some just don't want to accept it. I'd love to see the net rating for a 71 440 HP against a 72 440 HP with all things being equal other than the lower compression ratio for 72. It won't be the 375 vs 280 that a lot of people seem to want to believe.
