Vermont Rock
Well-Known Member
I'm following MJB765 thread about what his car is worth and feel it's time for all of us to reconsider prices for MOPARS.
1. There's debate if MJB's car is worth $25K or more. We shouldn't even be talking about those low numbers. A comparable Chevelle, Camaro, Mustang, etc. would be $35-$50,000. So why are we willing to remain at the bottom of the barrel for what appears to be a great car ? We should be trying to raise the prices of our cars, not suppress the prices.
2. If the sale price does not increase, it makes it near impossible to justify a restoration, or, simply upgrades.
3. With low prices that don't justify proper upkeep & restoration, the owner will sometimes part-out the car & one more muscle car has disappeared.
4. A "driver" should be $25K and great cars like MJB765 should be $50K. Only then will our cars continue to live new lives.
5. For those of us that already own MOPAR, the increase in buying price is offset by the increased value of our current ride. It washes out.
6. Have you noticed that the auctions are always proclaiming " That's a new record price for XXXX ". People looking to get into the collector car market don't want to tell their friends that they have the cheapest priced muscle car. Do you think Mercedes, BMW or Audi would be as desirable if they were $18,000 ? NO. Part of the pride associated with high-end cars is that they're not available to everyone. We must raise the prices, not hold them down.
NOW: Let the debate begin. Rocket
1. There's debate if MJB's car is worth $25K or more. We shouldn't even be talking about those low numbers. A comparable Chevelle, Camaro, Mustang, etc. would be $35-$50,000. So why are we willing to remain at the bottom of the barrel for what appears to be a great car ? We should be trying to raise the prices of our cars, not suppress the prices.
2. If the sale price does not increase, it makes it near impossible to justify a restoration, or, simply upgrades.
3. With low prices that don't justify proper upkeep & restoration, the owner will sometimes part-out the car & one more muscle car has disappeared.
4. A "driver" should be $25K and great cars like MJB765 should be $50K. Only then will our cars continue to live new lives.
5. For those of us that already own MOPAR, the increase in buying price is offset by the increased value of our current ride. It washes out.
6. Have you noticed that the auctions are always proclaiming " That's a new record price for XXXX ". People looking to get into the collector car market don't want to tell their friends that they have the cheapest priced muscle car. Do you think Mercedes, BMW or Audi would be as desirable if they were $18,000 ? NO. Part of the pride associated with high-end cars is that they're not available to everyone. We must raise the prices, not hold them down.
NOW: Let the debate begin. Rocket