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Gtx vs roadrunner/superbee prices

BLANCK88

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Can anyone explain why a numbers matching (440 NOT HEMI) 69 gtx is worth so much less than a 69 superbee or roadrunner with the 383??

Is the GTX a treasure yet to be discovered or is it just a car that no one wants....

(Disclaimer : I have and want my 69 gtx)
 
I don't believe that's the case! I have a 68 GTX and know for a fact that it's worth more than any comparable RR? Super Bees I'm not sure of. The GTX is an upgrade over both of them from the factory and beyond - what gives you that idea the others are worth more??
 
I'm speechless! A GTX is a much more rare car than a RR. They made millions of the RRs - and fewer of the GTX. I thinks these valuation sites vary. I strongly disagree - but am not going to worry about it for myself. I much prefer the GTX! Have had mine for 45 years and wouldn't trade it for either one of the models you mention.
 
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I'm speechless! A GTX is a much more rare car than a RR. They made millions of the RRs - and fewer of the GTX. I thinks these valuation sites vary. I strongly disagree - but am not going to worry about it for myself. I much prefer the GTX! Have had mine for 45 years and wouldn't trade it for either one of the models you mention.


I also agree that they are more rare ....hell, I own a 69 gtx. Just wondering what people thought....maybe in just thinking about this too hard and just need to go to bed
 
Ps, rare doesn't always correlate with more valuable.....dinosaur poop is rare....
 
I also agree that they are more rare ....hell, I own a 69 gtx. Just wondering what people thought....maybe in just thinking about this too hard and just need to go to bed
I remember when you posted pics of your car - I think you had just purchased it. Don't get hung up on those valuation sites. You have a beauty of a GTX and the RR or SB don't surpass it in comparable shape. Your car is worth what someone will pay for it. Go to bed and rest easy.....
 
Similarly, I've always been astonished at generally low prices for 67 GTXs and they were the first year and the least produced compared to 68 and 69 (but not 70). I get it that some people are turned off by the square cut styling but being the first of the series with 440 power when all the GM and Ford lines were making due with 400 and smaller engines should account for something. But the good thing is it's somewhat affordable compared to some of the hyper-priced GM intermediate Muscle Cars.
 
Ps, rare doesn't always correlate with more valuable.....dinosaur poop is rare....

My point is not that the GTX is necessarily a rare car - it is that the RR is the exact same body and chassis with lower grade accessories. And many, many more were made. How would be possible the RR is worth more. I don't buy it.
 
If true , it's the cool factor.
The first Cobra just sold for the most ever of an American car. Shelby's own car.
Before that it was a GT40 Steve McQueen used in Le Mans.
That makes it cool. The king of cool.
Supply and demand.
More yes.
But no more Bees and Road Runners.
More cooler cars
 
There is also no explanation why a Mustang or Camaro can cost more than a Roadrunner, GTX and Super Bee. Lord knows how many millions of the popular Fords and Chevs were made.
 
I don't think that is accurate at all.

GTX and R/T are more apportioned and better performing cars in stock trim.

However, Bees and RRs are very identifiable by the consumer and have a higher profile.

This gives them a price boost, but not to the point of out valuing their big brothers, unless they are equipped with 6 packs or other odd or desirable options.
 
I would gladly trade my super bee for a GTX or a R/T. But not a roadrunner. Unless it were an authentic six-pack. As far as mustangs and camaros go. I walk right by them at car shows, and head for the mopar section.
 
We are dealing with cars for the "masses". And what you and I want is not necessarily what bubba wants.
Mustangs and Camaros..
A part of it.
Beep Beep.
"What's a Gee Tee Ex?"
(Says someone who is restoring a first gen Charger.)
Seen the Blue Bloods episode The Bullitt Car?
 
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When we are dealing with almost 50 year old cars, value is all determined by what someone is willing to part with for a car, and what a owner would accept to give one up for. Tastes vary and it's a very mercurial and murky state. I think one thing that holds a lot of #3 and #4 condition Mopar prices down (except for some of the really rare ones) is the lack of reproduction parts market equal to those that exists for especially GM, but also Ford. A #3 or #4 GM intermediate or ponycar can be brought back to perfect, showroom condition with a catalog and checkbook. Not so true with Mopars. When I bought my 67 GTX about 15 years ago I couldn't find anything for it hardly. What work I've done on it is about 50% sending stuff out for high dollar cosmetic restoration and 50% scouring every salvage yard within 100 miles of here for good used parts, stainless, glass, parts, etc. I think 67s are still the worse for this - but I have a friend restoring an original 69 Hemi Roadrunner that he bought completely disassembled (and missing many pieces) and he's having a real hard time finding everything he needs to reassemble it now.
 
When we are dealing with almost 50 year old cars, value is all determined by what someone is willing to part with for a car, and what a owner would accept to give one up for. Tastes vary and it's a very mercurial and murky state. I think one thing that holds a lot of #3 and #4 condition Mopar prices down (except for some of the really rare ones) is the lack of reproduction parts market equal to those that exists for especially GM, but also Ford. A #3 or #4 GM intermediate or ponycar can be brought back to perfect, showroom condition with a catalog and checkbook. Not so true with Mopars. When I bought my 67 GTX about 15 years ago I couldn't find anything for it hardly. What work I've done on it is about 50% sending stuff out for high dollar cosmetic restoration and 50% scouring every salvage yard within 100 miles of here for good used parts, stainless, glass, parts, etc. I think 67s are still the worse for this - but I have a friend restoring an original 69 Hemi Roadrunner that he bought completely disassembled (and missing many pieces) and he's having a real hard time finding everything he needs to reassemble it now.
I have better luck finding a leprechaun than some parts for my 69 gtx. For my 71 Mach 1 and 75 trans am, I can find whatever my heart (checkbook) desires.....

I have been scouring for a trunk trim panel with only finding junk...(been looking for one in the condition shown below)

However, I only spent 27k for the gtx, found and fixed lots of items. I am supposed to pick her up Friday and couldn't be more excited!

My 71 Mach 1 (highly optioned) apparently has a higher value with its 351c than the 440gtx....

I quote the great Jim Morrison "people are strange"!!

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I can't drive my road runner anywhere without a conversation with someone who had one, or their brother had one, the guy next door had one, etc. I think that plays into some of it.
 
I once won a trophy at a mall car show for my 1968 Plymouth GTO! They never heard of a GTX so they were sure I didn't know what I had. Even the GTX badges didn't convince them otherwise.
 
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