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Originally Posted by Campbellshotrods
All pro-touring cars are fetching good money these days, you're not going to lose by building a Firebird as one.
That said, I can't say anything other than build what you want. I'm building a 71 Firebird because I've always wanted one, it's one of my dream cars. I do know I'm going to have limitations because of it being nose heavy with a Pontiac engine, and wanting to keep a functional endura bumper, but I'm doing it because that's what I want. I think the end value is more determined by the work put into it, and whether it's tasteful or not. None of my cars are built for end value, I guess that's why I have 3 58 Edsels of differing build types in the works, I personally like doing things differently.
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales
Won't find any bias of Camaro vs Firebird from me. When I was looking for my 2nd Gen, I was finding more Birds in good condition, but I ended up going for a '73 Camaro.
I find that more Firebirds are kept Stock vs Pro-Touring. Maybe it's the condition that people find them in. In my case, my Camaro was just a 307 Automatic, so I could do what I wanted.
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Originally Posted by WSSix
Value wise, the 70 Camaro wins hands down. The big bumper Firebirds look much better and are worth more than the same year Camaros but they are worth less than the earlier cars in general. You're not building for resale so don't consider it, at all. You'll lose money no matter what you build anyway.
I say build the TA though because it's in better condition now. It'll take less time and money to get it done. Besides, you don't see that many and it will look great.
Need inspiration? Go check out Skip's wide body thread. There's a 74 or 75 TA in there that's gorgeous if you haven't seen it yet.
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Thanks guys for the input..... either car will be way cool for sure.....and yes I agree, the CAMARO will have a bigger market/resale value. But the TAs look awesome done up right. I think I've decided to put the Camaro off for now and jump into the TA. I was real lucky today and rounded up all the parts to put a 73 front bumper on the 75.....let the fun begin!