Real values on our PT cars....

[chrismoe]

Originally Posted by Streetking

I love it the car, but I just can't bring myself to drive it too much. I drove it around for the first 6 months I owned it, it just turned 1200 miles. I put 47 miles on it last year and 20 miles on it this year so far. It sits on the lift and just looks good. I had it twin-turboed but I have every stock piece wrapped in plastic and can return it to stock in a day. It's the best built domestic car built.

That being said, you know I'm a speed freak and the GT makes about 850 rwh on pump. It's fun to drive but will not hook until top of 3rd gear. After driving my Lambo which makes 1080 rwh on 93, nothing else comes close. I can plant 1400 wheel hp in 3rd gear on Toyo R888s on the street..it's nuts. I think I have screwed up my speed perception of cars having several twin-turbo cars..

SW,

Got it. Yea, a GT may be the way to go. We will see.

Take care,
Chris

[GregWeld]

What a great thread this is!


Cars are so many different things to so many different people! That's what I love about the hobby... you can do it anyway you want to and everybody is good with your choice. Drive 'em - or park 'em and pack 'em in cotton balls -- it's all good as long as that's what turns your crank.

[Streetking]

Originally Posted by chrismoe

SW,

Got it. Yea, a GT may be the way to go. We will see.

Take care,
Chris

If you ever want to drive a GT, come down and we can take it out..

[chrismoe]

Originally Posted by Streetking

If you ever want to drive a GT, come down and we can take it out..

SW,

Hope you are well. Very cool offer. I may have to take you up on that. But, will that result in a warped sense of speed for me as well? Who cares, I will take that chance.

Take care,
Chris

[Ron in SoCal]

I've been watching this thread carefully. On my last 68 (non PT, almost a resto-mod) I got out of it what I put into it, but it was a sub 30k car. I also regretted selling it and hope never to sell a project or muscle car again (and die broke ).

Watched a rerun of Mucum last night. This car sold for $120k. Announcer said it had a custom interior but nothing shows in the ad or on TV. Car presents itself well, although alot of guys here are building far better cars IMHO. This car also stays closer to the purest Camaro lover/auction buyer - factory colors, crate big block, etc. But on that scale Penny is twice the car (maybe difficult to get twice the $$$, tho). Take a look:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=IA0711-112614

[Rick D]

Well said Ron, but I think Steve should just let me have Penny. Than I can get to the track much faster, cheaper and start having more fun with myself. Wait that came out wrong But if you keep telling Steve that Penny is worth so much money I'll never have shot. By the way that is a nice looking Camaro you post the link for, 120K does seem like alot but with out seeing in person who knows. Plus we all know that once wo people want a car at an auction you never know what it's going to bring. Oh and get back to work on your car, shouldn't you be posting some pictures for us by now

[Steve1968LS2]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

I've been watching this thread carefully. On my last 68 (non PT, almost a resto-mod) I got out of it what I put into it, but it was a sub 30k car. I also regretted selling it and hope never to sell a project or muscle car again (and die broke ).

Watched a rerun of Mucum last night. This car sold for $120k. Announcer said it had a custom interior but nothing shows in the ad or on TV. Car presents itself well, although alot of guys here are building far better cars IMHO. This car also stays closer to the purest Camaro lover/auction buyer - factory colors, crate big block, etc. But on that scale Penny is twice the car (maybe difficult to get twice the $$$, tho). Take a look:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=IA0711-112614

Thanks for the compliment... I often wonder what Penny would pull at BJ Scottsdale and a good time slot.. just too chicken to find out.

Auctions are funny.. you need TWO people that want your car to get any money..

[Al Moreno]

I like the hood on this one

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=CA0811-113166

[elitecustombody]

Originally Posted by Al Moreno

I like the hood on this one

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=CA0811-113166

Sorry, that hood belongs on 85 C-10

[MarkM66]

Originally Posted by Al Moreno

I like the hood on this one

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=CA0811-113166

I'm not sure what I like better, the hood or the stripe.