Help with value of 71 RR 340

[gipper51]

Hi All,

Brand new member here, would greatly appreciate some help. I have a 71 340 RR that I am planning to sell later this summer. I've owned it about 14 years, but have done nothing with it for quite some time so it needs to move on to a better home. It's been sitting for a year and needs some mechanical fixes before I put it on the market. I don't plan to get it perfect, just a decently sound driver car.

I could use some help on what I can expect to fetch for this car. Web info on 71 340 models in this condition is hard to come by. I can find values for parts cars and perfect restos, but not much in between. I'm at work and these are the only pictures I have at the moment, I can post some more in the next few day to help. Again, just trying to get an idea of market value. I'll probably sell through Craigslist ads.

Here's what I can tell you:

The car has mostly been sitting for the past 10 years, occasionally started up and driven around the block.
Was previously restored around early 90's.
It's numbers matching
Around 90K on odometer, never rolled over.
3 speed 727 which was rebuilt about 5000 miles ago.
Has A/C but the compressor is not currently installed. I have the compressor
Motor is stock except for a different carb, not sure if it's ever been rebuilt.
Still have the original carb.

As far as things wrong, there are numerous little things that won't be fixed. Various electrical issues - Horn works but is not connected to steering wheel, turn signals need to be manually "blinked".

The car will start and drive OK when I'm done, I plan to fix some mechanical issues. I know it needs front end work, I believe an axle is bent (constant thump from rear end and a seal leaks). Probably needs brake work. This I will plan on doing prior to selling.

Interior is pretty clean. a few cracks in the dash, drivers seat is starting to crack at the seams. Carpet and door panels are pretty good. All instruments work.

Engine bay is clean and motor looks good. Sorry I don't have pics

Body has some rust in the rear quarters. It had been bondo'd years ago but it's poking through again.

I know you need a book of info for what it's worth, but if this info and attached pics could get me a ballpark it would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[super-bee_ski]

Nice color option!

Welcome aboard!
Thanks for joining the Forum.

Uh, Check out some of Dana Mecum's recent auctions for "real-world" pricing.

Remember, most listings are a guide.
It's only worth what someone will pay for it.

Nice car!

 

[73Satty]

Good looking car. My dad had a 72 Gtx/RR in that color with a brown vinyl top. My favorite mopar. What do you think you'd want?

 

[gipper51]

Nice color option!

Welcome aboard!
Thanks for joining the Forum.

Uh, Check out some of Dana Mecum's recent auctions for "real-world" pricing.

Remember, most listings are a guide.
It's only worth what someone will pay for it.

Nice car!

Thank you for the info and the welcome. I found this example on collectorcarpricetracker that has a very similar condition 340 that went for $13K on ebay last year. This one was not numbers matching and lacked the factory spoiler. My car's body has slightly more rust on the rear quarters but overall is pretty close.

http://media.collectorcarpricetracker.com/auction_data/2013/4/7/321099831663/321099831663.pdf

 

[Bruzilla]

Welcome to the board. The number's matching thing is losing more and more of it's panache as hobbyists are taking back control of the market from investors who worried more about numbers for resale value reasons. I would say your car would sell more on condition and looks at it appears to be good on both counts in the pics.

The first thing I would do is get that 340 callout off the trunk lid. It looks crooked. Second, forget craigslist. I would sell it on ebay as that'll give you access to a far more expansive audience than craigslist would. I would put lots of pics in the listing, and ask $20,000 or submit best offer. That's how I'm selling everything now and it works a lot better than the usual auction approach. I put in the max amount I want, and see who sends me the highest bid.

 

[Nacho-RT74]

If I wasn't overseas, that would be a car would like to get!!!

 

[gipper51]

Welcome to the board. The number's matching thing is losing more and more of it's panache as hobbyists are taking back control of the market from investors who worried more about numbers for resale value reasons. I would say your car would sell more on condition and looks at it appears to be good on both counts in the pics.

Interesting...good to know.

The first thing I would do is get that 340 callout off the trunk lid. It looks crooked. Second, forget craigslist. I would sell it on ebay as that'll give you access to a far more expansive audience than craigslist would. I would put lots of pics in the listing, and ask $20,000 or submit best offer. That's how I'm selling everything now and it works a lot better than the usual auction approach. I put in the max amount I want, and see who sends me the highest bid.

I like that idea, nice approach.

 

[Mr.SpeedFreak]

Welcome to the forum and nice ride! I'd say these guys are on the right track, and IMO I would definitely fix the horn and blinkers, and get the AC working (since you already have everything) before selling. Depending on how handy you are around a car you could easily take care of that stuff in a weekend, and it'd only improve the "driver value" of the car without costing you much more than a little time.

I'd say the biggest dealbreaker is the rust in the quarters but it's hard to say without pics showing exactly how bad it is..

Nice looking bird though, good luck on the sale! :icon_thumleft: