http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

What do you guys feel this car is worth? I have been talking to him but have no idea about its value.

 

Nice '73 V Code and a very rare beast. His appraiser is out of his mind though. A couple of very nice '73 V Codes which were 'S'-based 442s (versus Supremes) changed hands in the $17K-$22K range in the past year. That's about where this car would be in reality. Low $20K range would get a great Colonnade Olds with the ultimate '73 factory drivetrain that requires little additional work and expenditure.

As Colonnade coupes continue to gain value and collectibility, you'd have a car that you could enjoy for years and probably break even with down the road. Paying much more than that would be a gamble value-wise. Only so many people are looking for these cars. Personally, I think it's super cool.

Terry

 

I tend to agree with you. I have seen several restored 442s selling in the high teens and low twenties and we all know these are much more desirable as a collector cars. You could buy 2 very nice 442s for what he is asking and have a much safer investment.

 

I agree for the most part, but you have to compare apples to apples. In my mind - for valuation purposes - this car trumps a '73 442 with a 350/TH350 or 455/TH400 drivetrain. It's a combination of the 4 speed rarity and the upgrades that the V Code got that gave it an extra 20 net hp over the TH400-backed U Code 455s. You'll always have collectors out there who will value this drivetrain over a lesser car with some stripes. Either way, sellers need to be realistic or plan to keep the car.

 

neat car,1 owner,too.

but not a desirable body style,an not many options at all

i figured 10k would buy it.

 

Looks pretty well optioned for 1973, to me anyway. No a/c would not have been unusual for a NY car back then. 'Course I come from a time and area where fully loaded cars were the exception and not the rule.

Besides, with that drivetrain who needs all those weight-adding options? I can sure see that power seat though- I own a 74 Hurst with swivels, and they are not the most comfortable seats GM ever produced. I finally put a tilt wheel in the car just to make it easier to get in and out of. Swiveling the seat for entry/exit is just stupid- you can't close the door properly with it swiveled outwards, so you have to return it to driving position once you get out of the car, and then unlock it and twist it outward when you want to get in.

Andy, contrary to what a lot of folks would like everyone to believe, Oldsworld does not revolve around the 66-72 A-body performance cars. Not saying I don't like or appreciate them because I do and have owned several over the years, but they are rapidly becoming the 57 Chevy and 69 Camaro of Oldsworld. Especially when the "investment" crowd gets into things.

 

I've seen this car. It's a rightious ride.
But I wouldn't give 48K for it.

 

Very nice car. Did not follow the auction but it looks like it did not sell. Can't imagine anyone paying what that car appraised for.

 

it would be fun to run in pure stock.

 

An appraisal means nothing. Value is defined by what a capable and willing buyer will pay. You can get an appraisal for most any value you want. Market defines value. I like the car and obviously it is worth more than $10,000 but not close to $47-48,000.

 

people will still pay some shyster car lot $200 for one.

 

When I was at GM Carlisle this year, there was a company there called Auto Appraisal Group, and they were telling me to get my car appraised by them and Grundy would insure it for the full appraisal value. I guess that would be the only benefit to doing one. I still haven't done it because I figure I already have it insured for what it is really worth.