Hello, I am looking at purchasing a 65 442 and im looking for help on the value of this car. The car has a 400 with E heads and runs well. It is originally a 4 speed car but the previous owner installed an automatic. The original trans comes with the car. It is a bench seat car and the interior is in good driver condition although it needs a new dash pad and the original steering wall is gone. It has manual brakes, steering and no AC. It is turquoise color but will need rear quarters, trunk pan and floor pans. The bumpers will need redone but all the trim is there and it comes with the original wheels and caps. Although it needs the mentioned sheet metal, the car runs and drives well and could be drivin as it’s being restored. What would be a fair price to pay for this car?

 

4 grand

 

Which "400" block ? What rear differential and ratio ? Whats he asking for it ?

 

E heads? Those are 1970 455 heads. Better check the block casting number on the shelf behind the water pump to verify what block it is.

 

I dont have the block numbers. Not sure on the gears but he put a posi unit in it. He is asking 12,500.00

 

In my opinion, that's what you ask when the car doesn't need body work.

 

The guy is smoking Crack at 12.5k

 

B block is 45 degree lifter angle
E block is the more common 39 degree lifter angle.
G block is the long stroke, less desirable engine.

Find out what differential housing it is. Type B, P, or O ? Or ?

 

Pictures would be great. Especially of the data plate.
A factory bench seat with the 442 option means club coupe.

Original heads should be marked “A” not E as stated above.

 

"will need rear quarters, trunk pan and floor pans" Thats a lot of work and time. I think he is priced plenty high.

 

Years ago my son bought a SS Chevelle, like that, had rust, thought was not to bad, and fixable. When we started repairing it, the rust you see is just part of the problem, it just got worst on every piece we took off. When done the only original sheet metal was the pas door. Did not take my son long, to see he would have been way ahead the spend more money for a better car. I would run from rust.

 

Thanks for the replies, with this car being over twice what I paid for the 64 I am going to pass on this one.

 

Could you possibly pass on the information?
Im interested in seeing what this car actually is.
Thanks!

 

Sending PM

 

Thanks man!

 

I agree, barely a good parts car, needs everything to be worth anything after you spend way more than it is worth!