I'm looking at a nicely restored Plum Crazy 70 Challenger 440 Six Pack Automatic. It looks like a strong #2 car. However, the engine and transmission do not match. The engine is date code correct. It is an original V code car and is restored exactly as the fender tag indicates it was originally built. The fender tag, cowl, radiator support, door jam sticker all match. Can you help put a value on it? Thank you.

 

It's always worth what you are willing to pay for it and what the seller is willing to sell it for. Times are somewhat bad now for car prices and if you could tell us what he or she is asking we can help more. Also try to post some pictures of it.

 

50-75K?

 

A car like that I would examine VERY closely for vin #s and rust repair/bondo See if the seller has a picture history of the restoration. . as to the value that is subject to a lot of variables. If for instance it in theory it was worth 75K as a numbers matching car. The non matching #s I would deduct $15K-20K from the price

 

Anyone have any tips on how to tell if any of the VIN numbers have been tampered with? The car has decent options but no shaker. They would like $65K for it.

 

Too much money. They are wanting you to pay for the restoration cost.

 

65K Only if it was Barrett Jackson quality. Even then maybe not because of non matching #s
In the end it is worth what someone is willing to pay..

 

Here's a picture

 

i can see $65k. especially if it was a meticulous nut/bolt restoration. who cares if its a non-matching numbers car, its not like its a hemi 4 speed car lol a more fair price, just cuz i like to haggle would be $58-60k

 

In this month's Hemmings Muscle Machines, there is a car identical to the one in the picture above, if not the same car. Plum Crazy, V-code, 440 6 pack, 4 speed.
At the particular auction that the car was at, in Mississauga, Ontario, it did not sell and the high bid was
$46,000. The "average selling price" listed is $60,000.00.

 

Get someone close to you, knowledgeable in Challengers in particular, and have them make a close inspection of the car before you buy it. if you do that, you'll have someone who isn't emotionally involved telling you the good and bad points of the car. Might save you 10-20K in the purchase price because they aren't gonna "love"the car like you do and be ready to pull the trigger.

 

I saw that write-up too. That one is a 4 speed RT/SE? (roof console). The one pictured here is an automatic R/T.

In the same section Hemmings said that venue has a reputation of being a tough place to sell a car and that the #2- condition 4 speed V code with a good Govier was $60K or more all day long in Scottsdale.

At the same auction there was a #2 condition 383/727 bid to $46K not sold and a 440 U code #3+ condition that actually sold for $38,500. They say the average selling price for the 383 car is $50K, the 440 car is $55K and the 440-6 is $60K.

Are those "average values" accurate and reflective of the current market, and would they be for #s matching documented cars or just correct cars?

 

The market is pretty much set by the big dog auctions like barrett-jackson. So those numbers are correct to current market value. Since their just "average values" i would say just correct cars fall under that price and that #s matching cars (depending on what they are) would be more money. There are tons of variables to consider a price of a car and we can't really give you an actual number by just 1 picture and a description. If I looked at the car in person I could tell you a price almost on the spot.

 

X2 on Buck! If I were thinking of spending that kind of money, then I would hire a professional car appraiser, experienced in muscle cars. I just googled "muscle car appraisers" and found a ton of places. When you are talking this kind of coin, then you HAVE to do your homework! If the owner "waffles" on getting the car inspected, then walk away, and pat yourself on the back!