[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

She's got AC!

https://www.streetsideclassics.com/v...ebird-trans-am

Im going to give them a call tomorrow.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by b-man

A 1953 Pontiac no matter how nice would be hard to unload once you’re done in 10 years.

Buy a popular body style with a factory performance engine (GTO or T/A would be two popular ones) and then you’ll have a good chance of either breaking even or profiting.

Buying oddball cars no matter how cool they are will be a tough sell.

Agreed, doesn't accomplish what I'm trying to do, which at least break even.

[jhein]

Originally Posted by Skidmark

Wow, that car is 3 hrs from me.

That's a nice looking car.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Originally Posted by Skidmark

Im going to give them a call tomorrow.

Hustle son
That is actual miles on that car.
Hairy hose and all

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by Skidmark

That's a nice car.

I'll sell you my '75 400 4 speed T/A (no a/c) with 38,000 original miles for $35,000

[Skidmark]

Pm sent.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

Hustle son
That is actual miles on that car.
Hairy hose and all

A very knowledgeable member contacted me advising that he has known this car for a while and that it is at least 10k over priced. Saved me a trip.

[Skidmark]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

I'd buy the same car all over again (74 TA) but even with the bias it's a fair investment.

What about a 75?

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

All dealer cars are always 10-20% over priced. its normal
You have to bang out a deal , or lettem keep it.

There is no other 74-78 combo that looks as good as that Blue 74 the way its dressed.
It makes a Bandit car look boring.
The only thing missing is a 455 , but its a 12,000 mile time capsule 4spd AC Deluxe Honeycombs.
I'd go look at it if you think you like it.

[kingbuzzo]

They are as nice as a 74 with many similarities and more accessible at least for now...a value in comparison but probably not for long.

Have you also considered a fourth Gen...here is one of the last ones:

https://www.classiccardeals.com/List...ns-Am-WS6.aspx



Not for me but a future investment...

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

Have you also considered a fourth Gen...

Skidmark doesn't like anything after 1978 .
Find him some more creampuff 4spd AC cars

[jhein]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

All dealer cars are always 10-20% over priced. its normal
You have to bang out a deal , or lettem keep it.

There is no other 74-78 combo that looks as good as that Blue 74 the way its dressed.
It makes a Bandit car look boring.
The only thing missing is a 455 , but its a 12,000 mile time capsule 4spd AC Deluxe Honeycombs.
I'd go look at it if you think you like it.

I agree. If you like that car I'd explore it. Likely can be had for less than asking.

But 71GP76TA's car looks really nice too...

[kingbuzzo]

I always have an eye out for them...you see the odd one from time to time

[Rachelsdad]

Based on the original subject of this post, a few Pontiacs come to mind, all completely stock (no resto-mods for me, and no Strauss Stores customs, thank you):

'69 T/A
'67 Firebird 400 convert
'67 Fitchbird (not likely to be found, let alone for the $$ mentioned in the opening post)
'64 GTO tri-power convert
'57 Bonneville (doubtful for the $$ mentioned in the opening post, but I can dream)
'48 Silver Streak convert

There are probably a few more in between. I specifically omitted the '56 Safari because, well, I just recently purchased two, which was one more than I really wanted, but they came as a pair of projects, so... I also left out an '82 Firebird (see signature, though she's looking pretty sad these days...some day I get her back in shape) and a '63 GP (also in my backyard, and also looking very sad).

Note also that I am not considering appreciation on the investment, but only what I might look to buy if I, say, came into some extra money and the misses and the kids didn't lay claim to any of it first.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Keep a watch on the auction events in Greensboro NC and you might find a winner eventually .
GAA CollectorCars
The prices are usually civil/sane but money cars still bring the money.
Feb 22-24

89 20th Turbo 10k miles
78 Bandit 4spd AC Ttop Loaded
71 GTO 455HO 4spd AC
75 TA with sharp combo but Auto Non-AC with fender antenna
76 TA with probably a 1of1 combo

More cars could be added
Current Pontiac list :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ont%5D=Pontiac

All others :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ch_id_eq%5D=52

[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by Baron Von Zeppelin

Keep a watch on the auction events in Greensboro NC and you might find a winner eventually .
GAA CollectorCars
The prices are usually civil/sane but money cars still bring the money.

Current Pontiac list :
https://www.gaaclassiccars.com/vehic...ont%5D=Pontiac

That '69 GP is beautiful.

[kingbuzzo]

I don't know why this one been on the block so long or why she is black...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22594539333...%7C1000%7C2500

[pontiacstogo]

Originally Posted by kingbuzzo

I don't know why this one been on the block so long or why she is black...

Jeeburz - that thing is a mess.

[Greg Reid]

Getting rid of my Admiralty Blue '74 is one of the biggest mistakes of my life... Well, as far as cars go that is..lol

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by pontiacstogo

Jeeburz - that thing is a mess.

Most of the cars they offer are.