Friday, April 27, 2012

1967 Datsun 411 SSS (Bluebird)



From the seller:
ATTENTION CLASSIC COLLECTORS!!!!!!!
Selling off my 67 RL411, This rare sedan has a roadster engine and is much zippier than the usual Datsun sedan, KEEP IN MIND! the RL411 sss is the same as the RL411 1600, the only difference are the badges and that the sss has a metric engine and the 1600 has a SAE engine, Since I`ve had it I have replace the entire brake system, it has a new paint job, a rebuild engine and transmission, also i put rear and front KYB shocks, rebuild carburator, new radiator, new tie rods, new muffler, new uphostery, all interior is new, original black license plates, all electrical works, over $8,000 invested.

$5,000

Comps:
#1(wagon) $6,000 & #2 $5,000

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Recall issue(s):
Thoughts:
Black plates, Pininfarina design with the top of the line engine? This one may be worth the asking price. Be sure to check rocker panels, trunk & floorboards for rust.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

1970 Buick Skylark (454 Big Block)



From the seller:
Hello I have 1970 Buick Skylark, I've swapped out the engine to a 454 big block. The car push(e)s around 450hp, the paint and body are in great shape.

$6,500 OBO

eBay listing. Previous listing at $5,500 had no offers. Only one sale of a 1970 Skylark on eBay for the month of April. It sold for $720.00, obviously a parts car or fixer upper.

eBay comps (GS models) - #1 & #2
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Recall issue(s):
Vehicle Speed Control: Cables

1970 Buick Skylark At The Movies:
Vanilla Sky
Breaking Away
Polyester

Thoughts:
According to the eBay listing the interior needs doing. That's $500 for repro covers (front and back), $200 for seat foam and $250 for a pair of spring assemblies (if needed). A dash cover will set you back $50.00. Oh, and you will have to put a few gauges back in the dash. Mileage is at 100k, three owners. That's not too bad. Who needs originality when you've got all that horsepower. Get it for $4,500, fix the interior and you are good to go. When this muscle car gets it's proper respect, you just may get your money back and then some.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

1974 Short Wheel Base Econoline Ford Van







From the seller:
E100 -- Short Wheelbase -- PS, Auto, & V8 -- Sliding Side Door -- Porthole Windows In Sides -- Chrome Rims -- Good Tires -- Inside Is Very Clean(All Upholstered) -- Runs Real Good -- So.Cal Van -- 'CLEAN TITLE' (on Non Op & NO Back Fees)

$4,500 OBO

Ebay has a clean looking 1973 LWB with 44 bids. It's currently at $4,690
Nada Guides has the E100 (Club) listed at $3,000 on the low end and $12,000 on the high end.

Wikipedia Entry

Hemmings blog (1970 Econoline). 

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Recall issues:
Forward Drum Oil Rings
Very Sensitive 3-2 Downshift at Part Throttle
Slipping Or No Third Gear After Overhaul
Recurrent Sticking Valves/In Line Filters

Thoughts:
I like the blue plates and the fact that here is no air brushed shark on the side. It's hard to tell what's going on due to the low quality pictures. Paint looks good, wheels are shiny and the suspension seems to be sitting nicely. I LOVE the tacky interior. Oh, I just noticed the ROCKSTAR energy drink sticker on the rear window. I was going to say go at it for $4,000, but with that sticker don't go over $3,750.
Seriously, if there is documentation to go along with this seventies classic, adjust your price accordingly. Could be a lot of fun... is that a water bed in the back?

And finally, I just found this on an Econoline forum:
"For Sale--1974 E100--V8 & Automatic, Runs Real Good--Portholes & Sliding Side Door--Chrome Grill--Nice Upholstery Inside, Very Clean--New Battery--Good Tires & Chrome Rims--Will Help With Shipping---$3900"

$3,900!!!

And here are some better pictures:



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