WIW 67 Coronet 500 383 Mauve

[YY1]

I know where there's one of these that's been sitting for a long time. All parts are there except motor/trans. I'm pretty sure it's a 4 barrel car. Interior needs recovered and door panels, but buckets, auto console and everything else are there. Has both sides new complete quarters, and they did a teriffic job. Is currently in black primer. All glass good. Has 1.5 inch square rust hole on inside pass side front frame horn. Looks lke real easy fix and not a structural threat. Is still factory Mauve metallic in trunk, under hood and jambs, with what looks to be Mauve interior.

What's it worth now and runnig/driving with non-original 383, new interior, and fresh paint? Does that crazy color help or hurt value? If a color change is in order, now is the time.

I've never bought a car to intentionally flip, but this is interesting and I wouldn't mind driving it with a sign in the window. I also know the market is "soft" right now, but I do see nice drivers selling in the 8K range.

EDIT: After looking up paint chips...it could be faded QQ1 dark red poly.

 

[YY1]

I'd like opinions on this color. Looks too dark for mauve and too light for dark metallic red. Inside trunk shouldn't have faded, and matching interior suggests it is original color.

 

[bluefury]

Heres a similar 67 Coronet 500 a friend owns.....

 

[YY1]

Wow! Nice. What color is that?

 

[bluefury]

Wow! Nice. What color is that?​

Yes... it is very striking.... I don't have access to the codes but will check next time i'm near it.

I think the paint code is "MM" (Bronze metallic), but could be TT, (Med Copper metallic).
The interior trim is S6K, (Copper w/copper carpet.).

 

[YY1]

OK, thanks. This one is definately NOT copper or bronze.

It almost looks like a dusty rose.


I almost commented that from the angle, your buddy's car looked kind of copper.

 

[duke51]

this is TT1 Monotone Medium Copper Metallic Paint

 

[YY1]

Thanks for the input, but it's definately NOT bronze or copper.

Next time I talk to the owner, I'll see if he can read me the fender tag.