71 Challenger 440 or Not?
#1
71 Challenger 440 or Not?
I'm about to dive into restoring / rebuilding a 71 Challenger. Unfortunately, I'm not all too wise on the MOPAR values and best mods. Here's my question. The Challenger has a 318 (not number matching) and automatic transmission. I have the opportunity to purchase a 440 six pack and hemi 440 4-speed tranny with all parts for conversion. Is the value gained from making the upgrades worth the money spent to do them (approximately an additional 10k for the upgrades)?
#5
Does anyone have a best guess value for a 71 Challenger, completely restored with a 318? I'd like to know roughly what it's worth before I spend a small fortune on getting it perfect.
#7
Before I go any further with this project, could one of you MOPAR experts give me a rough estimate of what this car is worth in the condition it's in. I know that's a tough thing to do, but just would like an idea. 1971, plum crazy purple, 318 (not original), automatic, new seats, new tires, rust behind rear wheels and minimal front fenders.
#12
Mopar Fanatic
for what its worth, What I've learned over the past 15 years (worked on a project car and spent countless hours on it and put a near countless amount of money into it) that it is cheaper and faster to purchase someone else's vehicle for much less than they put into it.
If you can, Buy theirs and then personalize it!
#15
Mopar Lover
if you rebuild it it has to be a labor of love... you have a plan and a goal a custom car in the end that is personal for you.
if the numbers don't match but the car has value to you, and if you restore it also...
some one else may see value in it and you can sell it
if the numbers don't match but the car has value to you, and if you restore it also...
some one else may see value in it and you can sell it
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
strelnik
New Members
5
03-11-2011 09:30 AM
rcknrolfender79
General Technical Questions
7
01-30-2010 06:32 PM