Clone wing cars $

[Stucat]

Good morning, was wondering any input on the $ value of a all steel, NO Glass parts, with some real parts for a Bird or a Daytona?

 

[Matthew J]

The $$$ value of any clone is just the sum of it's parts, IMO.

 

[Bighouse]

Well, cobra kits and speedster replicas are pretty strong. As the real deal hits the million mark, the clones become more palatable.

 

[Cojohnso1]

The primary question I have is why? The reason the wing cars go for high $$ is because of rarity and the racing significance with Nascar. They're rare because they sold poorly. Why? Look at them. They are ugly and goofy looking. They look OK parked at a show. But silly going down the road.

This of course is just the opinion of one jealous mopar guy that didn't grab one or two of these car when they were practically giving them away. But the reason then was the same. If I have a '69 Coronet today? Let's say 318 that makes it clone ellegable? (Anything higher right up to an R/T would be a sin.) I would instead make it a resto with a new Gen III engine platform. You're already on your way with a small block setup. I believe this is true with a '70 Satellite to a Superbird.

Again. Why? And of course, JMO.

 

[R413]

They are rare because they were a limited production.
They built the minimum amoin t of vehicle required.
for homologation.

The poor sales came after they were done building them.

 

[Cojohnso1]

They are rare because they were a limited production.
They built the minimum amoin t of vehicle required.
for homologation.

The poor sales came after they were done building them.

Pre orders were poor. It just wasn't a good public platform.

 

[chargervert]

The Daytona cars sold well,but selling four times as many Superbirds was a challenge for the Plymouth dealers. As far as the value of a clone,it comes down to the quality of the aero parts,the car you start with, what driveline is in it,and the quality of the workmanship in the build. I have seen some very accurate clones that were quality builds with quality parts,and some horrendous clones built with warped plastic pieces. I would personally inspect any clone throughly especially for longevity before parting with any money.

 

[Gus chiggins]

I guess the daytona, and superbird clones are ok, but like another commentor on this thread said it's worth the sum of it's parts, and workmanship. It's ridiculous when someone tries to sell something that never existed ( clone, or tribute ) for almost what an actual daytona, or superbird would cost. They are kind of funny looking in street trim, but really badass looking in race form, tires, stance, and of course the beautiful noise.

 

[Gus chiggins]

The primary question I have is why? The reason the wing cars go for high $$ is because of rarity and the racing significance with Nascar. They're rare because they sold poorly. Why? Look at them. They are ugly and goofy looking. They look OK parked at a show. But silly going down the road.

This of course is just the opinion of one jealous mopar guy that didn't grab one or two of these car when they were practically giving them away. But the reason then was the same. If I have a '69 Coronet today? Let's say 318 that makes it clone ellegable? (Anything higher right up to an R/T would be a sin.) I would instead make it a resto with a new Gen III engine platform. You're already on your way with a small block setup. I believe this is true with a '70 Satellite to a Superbird.

Again. Why? And of course, JMO.

That would be my route. I would gen 3 hemi it, and call it a day. I have a 331 chrysler hemi, with a small block 727 adapter, motor mounts( modded 318) , and the modded trans mount. I probably would not put it in a 66 up mopar, but would be nice in a 1962 b body even a more door cop car look a like, steelies with the cop hubcaps, if i list anymore cop stuff i'll be venturing into blues brothers territory

 

[68BabyBlue]

Again. Why? And of course, JMO.

No doubt the mystique of what the cars were in their day motivates the deep pocket folks who buy the real ones.. But it's now a tiny number who can drive the market. When they were new, I respected what they were, but didn't care for the looks enough to want to own one, even when it became financially possible. Like you, the '69 GTX was my thing, and I stayed true to it.

To me, the clone is like a print of an original art work. Doesn't carry the actual history, but not everybody needs, or can afford that. If I could have found a clone of my GTX, I might well have bought it, and saved a significant amount. The history was worth the price to me. I was willing to pay for it, but I won't fault someone who isn't.

 

[chargervert]

As cool as it would be to own an original wingcar,a clone is a car that can actually be driven and enjoyed!

 

[chargervert]

I am currently building a replica of what is perhaps the most controversial Daytona. The 70 Charger R/T SE Daytona sunroof car. I intend to drive the hell out of the car when it is done. If I owned the original car,which still exists, it would be a trailer queen/garage ornament.

 

[dadsbee]

Who are we saving these cars for.. the next guy? F that...

 

[Gus chiggins]

As cool as it would be to own an original wingcar,a clone is a car that can actually be driven and enjoyed!

I would give it tires, and stance to look like a nascar bird, or daytona

 

[R413]

So many are trying to give it a nascar look, going with black wheels and modern radials. It doesn’t work

Thats because a real 1970 racecar has the wheelwells slightly modified and then stuffed with wide rubber.

 

[Gus chiggins]

So many are trying to give it a nascar look, going with black wheels and modern radials. It doesn’t work

Thats because a real 1970 racecar has the wheelwells slightly modified and then stuffed with wide rubber.

That's the good thing about a clone you can mod it with no worries about the villagers coming after you with torches, and pitchforks

 

[68gtxman]

Not mine, but still fun to look at.

 

[NHCharger]

As cool as it would be to own an original wingcar,a clone is a car that can actually be driven and enjoyed!

Ditto. I think you saw mine at Carlisle a few years ago. We put about 2,500 miles a year on our clone, which isn't bad considering where we live. Plus we have four other antique mopars we also drive.

 

[Chilsam]

1970 Super Duper Bee.....I like it

 

[fesser]

I may be reading it wrong, but I think the OP is asking the value of parts. Post could be clearer if so.