Challenger v. Corvette

[Srobinson4]

You all have most likely encountered the difficulties involved when trying to finding Challenger and Barracudas in good shape.  When one considers the rarity of the Challenger line when compared to the Corvette, why is it, in your opinion does the 73 Corvette consistantly command more money when sold than the 73 Challenger. 

What is the future of the 1973 Challenger as an investment?  All comments welcomed.   

[Bondavi]

Well, if you look at it, the 69-71 Vettes command more money than the '73 version. Unless your '73 has the 454 in it.

The same thing applies to the '73 Challenger. The 70-71's are worth higher. Blame it on smog.

However the Corvette has had a following for a long time in which history has documented over and over. The Challenger for one, was not as highly regarded at the day, and has just had a rebirth of sorts as of late, helped by the Cuda craze ignited by the Nash Bridges TV show.

However, the '73 E-bodies are climbing up in price at a rate greater than the '73 Corvettes, I'll tell you that. Because there are just too many Vettes and not enough E-bodies to go around, when demand ramps up some more after the 2008 Challenger is released, there is not going to be much of a supply. Especially when Chip Foose is snapping up Challenger/Cuda projects in the west coast.

So, whats the story behind this '73 you have your sights set on? 

[Srobinson4]

Bondavi, you make some very good points.  I have a 1973 Rallye Challenger that I just started a full restoration.  I also have a Corvette that was completed several years age in which I am in the process of selling.  Although I am selling the the vet, more interest is given to the Challenger in its current state.  Since finding this site, I have been attempting to utilize the knowlege of these members to help me in my efforts to do as much as I can with my project before shelling out a ton of money.  I opted for the 73 rather than a 1970 that I was considering because the 1973 had a much cleaner body than the 1970 and the 1970 was a major project.  I hope I made the correct decision.  Would like to own a 1970-1971 one of these days but I have a wife if you know what I mean.  I wish I could get her interested in the hobby.  My life would be much easier.  I will post pics as soon as I learn how.

SRR

[Street_Challenged73]

I think you made the right choice with the '73 Chally.  Sure, when completed a '70 Challenger would bring a higher price than a '73, but it all depends on how much money you had to start with to make all the appropriate repairs.  E-bodies are definitely rising in price (similar cars to mine when I bought it are selling for $2,500-$3,000 just as a project state) and I think they'll continue to rise as the public becomes more aware of the "first generation" Challengers. (man does that sound weird calling them that with the soon-to-be released new Challenger.)