Confused... One got's to go!

[1970Moparmann]

I don't think I ever had a harder decision than what I have right now.  I have 3 cool cars, yet one needs to go.  Work is slow and the bank account is getting too low for me.  I've been thinking about this over and over and over in my head for the last 4 days, and am sick of thinking about it.  I know at the end of the day, it's only a car, but I have three cool cars.  I don't want to regret anything in the future.  Any suggestions??

1970 Charger RT Plum Crazy 4 speed restored to original.


1968 Dodge Coronet RT Rag 529 total built - restored to original.


1968 Charger originally 383 4 speed air car

[Patronus]

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[bull]

increase your hourly rate

Sounds easy. We should all do it.

[68X426]

I don't want to regret anything in the future. 

Ahh, but you already regret it,    so all you can do is embrace regret, be one with it brother. Cold reality. List something to sell, sell, and love the one you are left with. 

[greenpigs]

Which one could you replace the easiest? That would be the one I would sell.

[mikepmcs]

sell em all, that's what i'm doing.

list the cars.  I'll tell you which one I don't like the most and then sell that one to me.

reality is, it sucks to be in that situation but the bottom line is you have to survive..... and to let a car come between your family and survival, well that's a no brainer.  








get rid of the family.

[1970Moparmann]

Unfortunately the one that can be replaced the easiest is the one I'm working on now.  My friends think I'm a schmuck to even think about selling it, but I think this is the one that will need to go.  It will probably go for the most money also......

The convert is the first car that my boys and wife actually really like, so I think my decision is made.  No matter what, there will be some regret later in life, but so be it.  I just need to man up and take it.

I need to play the lottery more.

[SFRT]

dont sell. figure out some other budget cut or some other way to increase income.

if you sell the car, the money will evaporate and in a while you'll be in the same position, except with one car less.

then you'll probably selll another one....a while later...no mondey left and just one last great car...then that'll go and then.....no money and no cars.

seen it before.


keep your cars, figure out a different fix.

[jaak]

dont sell. figure out some other budget cut or some other way to increase income.

if you sell the car, the money will evaporate and in a while you'll be in the same position, except with one car less.

then you'll probably selll another one....a while later...no mondey left and just one last great car...then that'll go and then.....no money and no cars.

seen it before.


keep your cars, figure out a different fix.

If all I cars are paid for, I agree 100%. It don't cost you anything to just put 'em in your garage and let 'em sit. But as you say...you got 3 cool cars, You can't drive all three at the same time.
Good luck with your decision,
Jason

increase your hourly rate

Jason

[1969chargerrtse]

I've had many muscle cars and some were very rare. I can honestly say you'll probably be fine. I look back with nice memmories but still sleep at night. I do miss my 70 440/6 trac pack car though. But my Charger helps get me though the pain.

[Silver R/T]

I'd try finding side/part-time job

[Magnumcharger]

Don't sell anything. Period. You'll regret it, and that's no way to live.

Put your toys away until you've got the time to engage with them properly.

Unless you bought them to flip...then fill your boots.

[1970Moparmann]

Well guys.... need some input.  For those have followed my restoration of my 68 Charger, how much do you think I can get realistically?  It's got to go!!!  Like some of you have said, I wish I can keep all my cars, but realistically one has to go and my latest project is the one.  I have a couple of reasons why this one.... 1) I can always build one again like it for about the same amount of money.  2) I really love my 70 and it's been in my life for a while.  3) The coronet is just to damn cool of a limited production car.  My two oldest boys (6 and were actually crying last night when I told them the "Black" charger has to go.  My 8 year old, said "but daddy I don't want you to sell that one because you put so much hard work into it".  I had to sit him down next to me and tell him why I can up with my decision.  All three of my boy's really love the Coronet since it's a rag top.

I know this is a good position to be in having 3 awesome cars, but really as I get older, I finally realized how lucky I am to have this problem now and at the end of the day I'll still have two awesome cars.  

Literally this car is new...
Non factory upgrades-
-400 block stroked to 500 roughly 550 hp.
-Keisler 5 Speed
-Hydroboost
-4 wheel disk

The car was originally 383 4 speed green on green with air.  Originally had a vinyl top, still have the chrome trim.  I have the original trans (numbers matching) and rear end 8 3/4.  I also have the original green interior that I took out of it which is about 10 years old legendary.  Also, have the original green seat belts.

Here's a link to the restoration.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,56485.msg786224.html#msg786224

[bsakal]

I've had many muscle cars and some were very rare. I can honestly say you'll probably be fine. I look back with nice memmories but still sleep at night. I do miss my 70 440/6 trac pack car though. But my Charger helps get me though the pain.

Your Charger helps me get thru the pain too. I keep watching your youtube video of you pulling away...

1970Moparman, I know it's a tough decision, and I hope you make the right one in your mind. Actually, I hope you come up with a solution so you don't have to sell any.

[tan top]

if it were me  , sell the coronet 

[G-man]

Hi

I am late but reading the first question and thinking about it hard I think the black 68 should sell out of the 3. Looking at the decision made further in your post, seems you came to that same conclusion.

1970 = all original, RT, 440 and 4 speed... only a complete.... would sell that one.

The Cornet is something different from the chargers, no roof, restored to original etc... worth keeping for the different factor.

68 Charger black 383.... no big deal there. Can buy more of them any time + you already got a charger which is all original 440 and 4 speed.

Well thats how it went in my mind 

[68X426]

how much do you think I can get realistically?  

I don't remember pics when this was first posted, thanks for the update. The 68 seems the most obvious choice, like g-man said, it can be replaced (the car that is not the great memories).

How much can you get: I would sure want $25-28k, but in this market maybe $20k is all you can hope for. 

[TUFCAT]

Unfortunately, I have to agree.....I think its the 68.

[472 R/T SE]

how much do you think I can get realistically?  

I don't remember pics when this was first posted, thanks for the update. The 68 seems the most obvious choice, like g-man said, it can be replaced (the car that is not the great memories).

How much can you get: I would sure want $25-28k, but in this market maybe $20k is all you can hope for. 

Just an opinion but if Brian got around $50k for his I would think this car shouldn't be too far behind.  
If that's a $20k car I need to cash out my latest purchase ASAP.

The phrase "resale red" applies here except it's black.  Seems everyone wants a black Charger nowadays.  The color, your quality of work, fresh resto. & taste should help move it.

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I think you made the right choice.  Especially in this market.  Only thing cooler than a black Charger is an original 4 gear high impact car.  If that's not enough the drop top R/T is over the top.    

[TylerCharger69]

No matter the choice you make....you will regret any one of them......I'd think a bit harder upon it personally

[Rolling_Thunder]

I'd put it up for $55,000 -  probably take home $45-50K

[1970Moparmann]

I'd put it up for $55,000 -  probably take home $45-50K

I would be a happy camper with that......

I kind of lived a rock star life the last 10 years and it's really starting to catch up right now.  I'm glad I bought my cars when I did and restored them when I did.  I've always liked finding the cars and restoring them, but hate when it's time to sell. 

Thanks for the comments guys!

[AKcharger]

Yup sell '68, problem is in this Obamaeconomy can you get a good price for it?

[six-tee-nine]

I definatly keep the ragtop......
Then there is the choice on the Charger....

I'd keep the '70 since it's an original R/T car altough I like the looks of the '68 more. But if you want you can always put the same sort of wheels under the '70.

I would also consider selling both the '70 and the '68. Then you can get a nice '69 instead an have some money left, but maybe I'm biased towards the 69 modelyear....

[Darkman]

Keep the Coronet as it is not so common.

Keep the 68 as it can be your daily driver

Get professional photos done of the 70 Charger so that you have good memories, then sell it. You will get more money that way and get yourself further ahead

Why have 2 rare/original cars that you won't want to drive  

Just my  

[ChargerSG]

I would keep the 70 and the RT and sell the 68, since its the easyiest one to replace

[1970Moparmann]

Keep the Coronet as it is not so common.

Keep the 68 as it can be your daily driver

Get professional photos done of the 70 Charger so that you have good memories, then sell it. You will get more money that way and get yourself further ahead

Why have 2 rare/original cars that you won't want to drive  

Just my  

I thought of this also.  I did drive the Power Tour with the car, and it was fun.  I'm planning on putting an overdrive unit in the Rag Top and then put some miles on it.  It's a damn cool car, not numbers matching engine wise.  I wouldn't mind making it more driver friendly, but won't do any drastic changes like I did with the Charger. 

My 70 has original everything down to the points ignition, carb, drum brakes, metal.   The Rag had it's Midwestern issues that I replaced, so if it get's in an accident or such, oh well.   

Thanks for the opinion!

[mauve66]

question is how much would you drive them???  i will never have a car that is "too nice to drive", just not me nor can i afford it

ragtops are super cool as far as i'm concerned

purple 4 spd fairly cool, even though i like the look of 68-69 better than 70

the 68 isn't original but is just as easy to sell as anything do to the improvements you've made

if you keep 2 of them, which 2 would you drive the most, memories are made fixing and driving, not sitting in the garage already done

[Arigmaster]

I would give your '68 a good home... What's the adoption fee?

[Wicked72]

well what ever you do dont sell the black beast!!! That is one sexy ride!!

[hemi-hampton]

The 70 is a keeper.  LEON.

[mikesbbody]

if it were me  , sell the coronet 

[WHITE AND RED 69]

Thats a tough decision. I like them all. The 68 looks the best in my opinion.  I think your going to kick yourself in the ass for selling any one of them, but at least the 68 is easier to replace if you wanted to.
If I had the cash I would take the 68 off your hands.

[doctor4766]

Sell the 68.
Yeah you've pumped the bucks into it but at the end of the day, like others have said, it would be the easiest to replace if in fact one day you decide you even want to replace it.
For some reason Mopar folk never seem happy to stop at one car. (It's the same world wide)
You will still have 2 ultra cool cars and if the profit/break even from selling one helps you out in other areas of your life then it's a simple decision.
Keep the coolest ones and flick the 68.

[1970Moparmann]

I actually feel like a monkey has been taken off my back.  I have a couple of things to finish on the car and then will put it up for sale.  I'm planning on taking a bunch of awesome pictures of it, and then off it goes. 

I learned a lot while doing the 68, and will probably do the same to another car when the time is right.  Right now, I need to pay off some bills (one because of the 68 Charger) line up a 509 plan for my 3rd son, and feel much happier about things.  Enjoy the hell out of my 70 and Rag and most likely restore a car with my sons in the future.  I may have to find a 68 and just store it for the future for the same build.

[Dans 68]

Even though I have a special spot in my heart for the '68 383 4-speed, that would be my choice to sell. The '68 rag top is stunning (my second favorite '68 model), and the '70 Charger simply gorgeous. Just be sure to mention that the '68 Charger 383 4-speed is a unique beast (333 built), especially with the A/C. Keep the numbers matching 4-speed transmission with it and make the new owner realize what a rare car he/she has. And shoot me the tag numbers (if available and you don't mind) and vin when you get some time so I can add it to my known list of '68 383 4-speeds. Good selling to you. 

Dan

[aone415]

Sigh, if I only had the money  it would be a nice companion to the MM1

[1970Moparmann]

Well, finally got the charging system on the Coronet completed and working.  I've owned this car for 8 years and never really enjoyed it!  Replaced all the wiring and now it charges!  Put on about 100 miles on it over the weekend - just a fun car...   Isn't this what it's all about?

[Charger-Bodie]

Very cool car! I had a convertible 68 Satellite a few years ago, Thought it would be the perfect compromise for my family,My daughters hated it case "It messed up there hair". Down the road it went and back to a Charger I was.

[472 R/T SE]

Right on!  All boys? 

Awesome pic, bet the kids' are happy you're keeping the 'vert.

[Bob T]

Good points raised, Im with the consensus on that beautiful 70 and the rare beast Coronet, so it might be for the better to let the 68 out of the stable.
Interested in the adoption fee here too     A pm is fine .
Cheers Bob T

[Khyron]

keep the vert, keep the 68, loose the 70

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Glad to hear that you're finally able to enjoy that beautiful Coronet R/T, It looks as though your boys like it!
P.S. Don't let that '70 Charger slip out of your hands, it's a keeper!

[challenger70]

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Interested in the adoption fee here too     A pm is fine .
Cheers Bob T

Me too did you get my last PM?

[1970Moparmann]

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Interested in the adoption fee here too     A pm is fine .
Cheers Bob T

Me too did you get my last PM?

I missed it sorry.  I'm have my last parts order in for the 68 Charger, and then am getting rid of it.  Sounds like you have a lot vested in your car, may be better for you to build it the way you want it.  I'm going to step down to 2 cars, versus stay at 3.  I need to stay at 2 for a while.  In the future I would have been interested in a trade and cash, but not now - sorry.

[challenger70]

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Interested in the adoption fee here too     A pm is fine .
Cheers Bob T

Me too did you get my last PM?

I missed it sorry.  I'm have my last parts order in for the 68 Charger, and then am getting rid of it.  Sounds like you have a lot vested in your car, may be better for you to build it the way you want it.  I'm going to step down to 2 cars, versus stay at 3.  I need to stay at 2 for a while.  In the future I would have been interested in a trade and cash, but not now - sorry.

No worries, good luck w/ the sale

[1970Moparmann]

And the plot thickens.  I swear I think like a woman sometimes.......