Have you guys seen the prices in the latest Hemmings Muscle Machines regarding W31s ? They say the "TOP" price for a '70 f85 post W31 is $15K and add 5% for a stick. Can I place my order for a truck-load please? Lets see--that $15750.00 for a frame-off, #s car ? Even the Cutlass S in both post and hardtop seems WAAAAAAAAAAY to cheap at $19,500.00 and $24,500.00 (respectively). The car in the article is AWESOME and you mean they think that car is only worth $15750.00? Where can I get that guys phone number 'cause I'm in!!!!!

 

The price guide they used does not actually state that they are refering to a W31 but one could assume they meant that by placing it in the story. The prices are no where near what a frame off restored W31 is worth, even in the current market slump. Maybe closer to accurate for a F85 or Cutlass "S" without the W31 option. That car was at the Olds nationals this year and is a very "correct" restoration.

 

They don't bring in the money people think they do.
They're still a budget blue collar friendly muscle car project.

1970 is the biggest selling year for 442's in terms of $$$$ according to Dec 2009's Hemmings 442 writeup.
1969 Hurst Olds is the all time best selling Olds ever made in terms of $$$
1968-1972 are the most popular of all the Oldsmobiles out there.
People do so many tributes / clones of W-31's, 442's, and Hurst Olds because of this.

A car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
You don't see them very often at Mecum or Barrett Jackson.
Here's a beautiful SX in mint condition that's been for sale for eons.
http://www.ocamc.com/vehicle/2835219...ile-Cutlass-SX

 

Personally, I think Olds muscle is attractive because we don't pay the sky high prices they do for a Chevelle SS or GTO of a similar vintage. My '71 SX fits my budget very nicely, thank you. I probably would not be able to enjoy the hobby if I had sought out something more pricey.

 

Trust me, my disco era 1978 Z28 Camaro doesn't command a big $$$ either.

But it was a very cheap entry level muscle car styled vehicle.
Even though it's powerplant was the weakest piece of crap 350 with only 175-180hp.
Now it's a whole new car, LS powered, full Hotchkis suspension, Big modern brakes, etc.
.......and they're coming up in value.

Olds 442's haven't hit that mark that Chevelles have, and I'm not sure why.......
I always liked them better then Chevelles, and I think less were produced.