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1970 Superbird project

Posted By: gtx6970

1970 Superbird project - 05/07/24 08:14 PM

Might be the only way in for some buyers wanting a wing car
But Not me

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/958797845790200/
Posted By: Hugh Jorgan

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/07/24 09:07 PM

Why does that name sound familiar? work
Posted By: dssaa

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/07/24 09:19 PM



Originally Posted by Hugh Jorgan
Why does that name sound familiar? work



Guess he didn't want to take this one to Graveyard Carz. Maybe his wallet learned its lesson....
Posted By: oldjonny

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/08/24 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by gtx6970
Might be the only way in for some buyers wanting a wing car
But Not me

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/958797845790200/


At $119K?? I don't call that a 'way in'. I call that a lose-lose.
Posted By: gtx6970

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/08/24 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by oldjonny
Originally Posted by gtx6970
Might be the only way in for some buyers wanting a wing car
But Not me

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/958797845790200/


At $119K?? I don't call that a 'way in'. I call that a lose-lose.


Considering average wing cars are 250k and up.

This might be the only way the average man can own one in today's market
Posted By: oldjonny

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/08/24 08:26 PM

If it was as simple as tossing another $130K at it and making money, someone would do it. Doubt its that simple.

Looks like a better starting point

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/plymouth/superbird/2790157.html
Posted By: gtx6970

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/08/24 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by oldjonny
If it was as simple as tossing another $130K at it and making money, someone would do it. Doubt its that simple.

Looks like a better starting point

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/plymouth/superbird/2790157.html


MUCH better starting point.

150k for that might be a heck of a deal
Posted By: dssaa

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/08/24 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by gtx6970
Originally Posted by oldjonny
If it was as simple as tossing another $130K at it and making money, someone would do it. Doubt its that simple.

Looks like a better starting point

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/plymouth/superbird/2790157.html


MUCH better starting point.

150k for that might be a heck of a deal



That would be my starting point...and ending point. I wouldn't touch a thing, except the key and accelerator pedal...
Posted By: JDMopar

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/08/24 10:49 PM

I sold my Superbird in 1987. Sold it for $14K and it was freshly restored. I made $10K on it because I bought it dirt cheap and I did everything except spray the paint and build the automatic transmission. Now, you couldn't buy a rusty fender tag from a Superbird for that....lol. I'm glad I can say I owned a real wing car in my lifetime, but I have no desire to ever own another one. I sold it to make the down payment when I built my house, so....no regrets! up
Posted By: moparmike1

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/08/24 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by oldjonny
If it was as simple as tossing another $130K at it and making money, someone would do it. Doubt its that simple.

Looks like a better starting point

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/plymouth/superbird/2790157.html


That's a day to night difference, no doubt.

If someone is seriously considering a "project" at $120k, a running/driving comparable for $30k more is an easy decision.
Posted By: bigdad

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/09/24 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by JDMopar
I sold my Superbird in 1987. Sold it for $14K and it was freshly restored. I made $10K on it because I bought it dirt cheap and I did everything except spray the paint and build the automatic transmission. Now, you couldn't buy a rusty fender tag from a Superbird for that....lol. I'm glad I can say I owned a real wing car in my lifetime, but I have no desire to ever own another one. I sold it to make the down payment when I built my house, so....no regrets! up




After you own a rare Valiant wagon , nothing compares
Posted By: gtx6970

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/09/24 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by JDMopar
I sold my Superbird in 1987. Sold it for $14K and it was freshly restored. I made $10K on it because I bought it dirt cheap and I did everything except spray the paint and build the automatic transmission. Now, you couldn't buy a rusty fender tag from a Superbird for that....lol. I'm glad I can say I owned a real wing car in my lifetime, but I have no desire to ever own another one. I sold it to make the down payment when I built my house, so....no regrets! up



Agreed,
Ive owned both a Daytona, and a Bird. Although both cars were bought and sold as projects many many years ago. I can honestly say the winged cars have never really popped my buttons so to speak.

For myself , I would much prefer a convertible. And Having owned 4 or 5 of them over the years, I just might someday add another one to the stable. Maybe. maybe not
Posted By: UCUDANT

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/09/24 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by oldjonny
If it was as simple as tossing another $130K at it and making money, someone would do it. Doubt its that simple.

Looks like a better starting point

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/plymouth/superbird/2790157.html




The Hemming's ad is gone, it must have sold
Posted By: xx29

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/12/24 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by JDMopar
I sold my Superbird in 1987. Sold it for $14K and it was freshly restored. I made $10K on it because I bought it dirt cheap and I did everything except spray the paint and build the automatic transmission. Now, you couldn't buy a rusty fender tag from a Superbird for that....lol. I'm glad I can say I owned a real wing car in my lifetime, but I have no desire to ever own another one. I sold it to make the down payment when I built my house, so....no regrets! up

I have a different story: bought my Superbird in 1992 and never sold it..and never bought a house because didn't have a desire to own one...but I guess if I sold the Superbird now, I could own a house.
but neither one can be taken with you once leaving this planet...so doesn't really matter
Posted By: Bull1tt

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/13/24 12:49 AM

So there’s a new post about the 150k ‘bird…. Sounds like the price went up to 210
Posted By: UCUDANT

Re: 1970 Superbird project - 05/14/24 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Bull1tt
So there’s a new post about the 150k ‘bird…. Sounds like the price went up to 210


That's not the Hemmings ad $150K Bird, that car was a lot nicer. (it was a bench seat auto IIRC)
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