How much is my 74 worth?

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Offline fishn4cuda

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How much is my 74 worth?
« on: October 16, 2006 - 11:13:32 AM »
I recently had this on ebay. I don't understand why it didn't even get a bid. Am I out of the ballpark with price? On one hand, I do want to relist it but not sure where to start, on the other, I'm not in the financial position to give it away for nothing. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2006 - 11:21:45 AM »
Just 74 isent that hot, and your car looks like a good restore candidate but i have seen car like the same state go for $3500-4000...
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2006 - 12:24:39 PM »
If you lived up here it would sell fast.

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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2006 - 01:39:55 PM »
It all depends on who is looking at the moment.
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2006 - 01:46:22 PM »
It all depends on who is looking at the moment.

  :iagree: With ebay it only take 2 people that want a pretzel shaped like Jesus to drive it up to $1000, if you know what I mean.

The interior looks decent and you have lots of new parts which is a plus.

Relist it again and go with a price that you feel comfortable with, especially if finances are an issue.  Maybe there'll be someone "fishn4challenger".  :thumbsup:
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2006 - 02:12:26 PM »
Looks like a decent driver, but 74 and I'd think its mudded, so hard to say how much it needs really.  Myself I wouldn't be happy unless I redid the whole car... so value to me isn't more than one needing redone... but lots can't do the work and that'd be a good starting point for them.  Honestly I don't think its worth the starting bid.
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2006 - 04:07:13 PM »
Fishn4Cuda, I'd say with it being a '74 and having a 318 kept most viewers from bidding on it.  I know if it was originally an A57 coded 360 Rallye car, you probably could have gotten at least one bid.  The car looks pretty clean for a restoration candidate, but I'd say the current market value for a restorable 318 '72-'74 Challenger is within the $4,000-$5,000.00 range.  The thing your car has going for it is that it's all one color, as opposed to say part primer/part original paint, as well as the quarters and rocker panels need some minor rust repair work.  If you asked me the same question four years ago when I bought my '73, I'd say the maximum for a non-340/360 is $2,500.00, but prices have obviously been driven up these past few years.  Another problem I think people had was that you can buy a nicely restored '72-'74 318 Challenger for around $12,500-$15,000.00, so the starting bid was a little intimidating for most.  I'd say just give it some time away from eBay, then list it when there aren't as many '74s being listed, not to mention try a lower starting bid of like $4,000 or so. (hopefully you won't be losing any money with that starting bid.)  This way, you're better set in the potential market for anyone either looking for a Challenger in general or if someone wants to relive their youth of owning a '74 model. :2thumbs:  Best of luck with whatever you decide to do. :cheers: :thumbsup:
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2006 - 04:09:12 PM »
Looks like a decent driver, but 74 and I'd think its mudded, so hard to say how much it needs really.  Myself I wouldn't be happy unless I redid the whole car... so value to me isn't more than one needing redone... but lots can't do the work and that'd be a good starting point for them.  Honestly I don't think its worth the starting bid.

  :iagree:

 The starting bid might be a bit steep. I know it's risky, but sometimes if you start low, it draws more attention(bidding). You could always put a reserve on it to save yourself too.


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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2006 - 04:35:39 PM »
 
Relist it again and go with a price that you feel comfortable with, especially if finances are an issue.  Maybe there'll be someone "fishn4challenger".  :thumbsup:
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I am taking all of your responses seriously and see your points. I've been so wrapped up in 70-71 cars in the last 10 yrs, I didn't realize I was out pricing myself in the 72-74 market. I will continue to listen (read) and try again in the future. Keep up the suggestions and or ideas.
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2006 - 04:49:37 PM »
I understand your dilemma. It seems the market for the 72-74 Cuda's has taken off, but the later year Challengers aren't near that yet.  >:(



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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2006 - 05:03:33 PM »
I have even collected rust free R & L Ralley fenders, rakes, ralley dash, and go-wing for this car. I didn't include them in the auction because I didn't feel those parts would increase value that much. I really love driving this car and it hurts to have to sell her now, just to put the cash into a car I really didn't want (70 Cuda Conv). But that was my bad investment.
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2006 - 07:02:26 PM »
I think the parts would definetly help, not everyone will factor it in, but the less ya got to buy after the initial purchase is a big factor.
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2006 - 07:53:57 PM »
I think the parts would definetly help, not everyone will factor it in, but the less ya got to buy after the initial purchase is a big factor.
:iagree: then it moves up like $1000....
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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2006 - 06:28:43 AM »
Looking at the car, it's a great place to start. But, as a starting point, there is significant rust visible in the rockers. That's common, but can be a Pandora's box. As a 318 car, it makes the initial cost the only way to try to keep from spending too much to get a nice result when it's done. The bodywork alone, done by a typical body shop (not resto, but a normal shop) if they take it would be well over 7K(I'd price 8-9 after materials) for rust repair and refinishing. If the end result is a car valued at $15K on the high side, spending  5 to buy it and not knowing about the rest of the parts gets me nervous. IMO, no year hHallenger is undersirable. But 72-74 are less desirable, and as a JH car, it's the lower end of the spectrum. Very nice car. I would pay $4K tomorrow for it. I'd suggest relisting, with a start price of $3K, and a reserve you can live with. Mention having the parts, but they are not included in the auction. Then a cheapscate bidder can worry about finding them, and a better off guy knows the parts are an easy score. I think on Ebag you will get over 7 for it, but you'll have to watch the bidding go on for a little while first.

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Re: How much is my 74 worth?
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2006 - 02:00:48 PM »
Here in Arizona, the rusty cars don't go for much...  I think you could get $3000 for sale here locally.