[firstgenaddict]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DW31S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Out of the three cars you presented, (IMO) car #3 seems to have the most potential in terms of money, time, work versus return. Car #3 also sounds like with some TLC it could be turned into a fun &quot;Cruise Night&quot; car in the not-too-distant future. The pieces that are missing are certainly available, in fact you could probably make one call and get everything and not have to settle for aftermarket repros. Car #3 also sounds like it would be very desirable when restored and would sell rather easily. As to whether or not it would make a profit, there are far too many variables we do not know at this time to render a guess. I'd say if that car is relatively rust-free and is what I'm imagining from your brief description, it is probably worth in the $30-$40k neighborhood depending on what else might be missing/present...(bellhousing, shifter, original wheels, etc.)
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X2 the completeness and originality... 837 alt, 480 dist, 289 4053DZ correctly dated, correct baseplate, shifter, 5 wheels. I know of a few in the 50-60k range which are original paint nice running serviceable cars which have the original alt carb dist radiator etc.
30-40 is a good mid starting point adjust up or down based upon condition completeness colors options etc.