Whats a fair price on this one?

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[Kern Dog]

I don't think that this car looks all that bad until you see the price. The paint does shine, the panels are aligned no worse than an untouched version too. Sure, the black engine bay, underside and trunk look like shit. Maybe if the goal was to look like an actual TV version they are halfway there. The taillight panel looks odd with the trim missing around the taillight lenses and no blackout. The leaf spring shackles, the wrong wheels, the Belvedere rear seat, the missing headliner, radio, wrong front seats, aged guages, poor dash appearance...
For that asking price, the car should be complete at the least. It should also at least be a 383 with the the correct 10 spoke wheels.

[NHCharger]

Is this HLPAG in disguise?

That's what I was thinking.

[alfaitalia]

The only thing crazier then him & his askng price..is the overseas dude that will gladly pay him.

....LOL....that's because the crazy overseas dude (me I'm guessing!!) would have to pay almost $20,000 ish just for an engine-less almost rust free shell in the UK.

....or this for just over $11000...............            http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302161654077?nma=true&si=8o8R1ZOGpoFgos%2BrIwtALH7fOXU%3D&rt=nc&_trksid=p4340.l2557&orig_cvip=true        scroll down to see the lovely white example I'm referring too !

[INTMD8]

sorry man look for another car !!    I know every one tries to make money on their car when they sell , & good luck to everyone    but !
I would not even buy this ! even if it was 5k ,    it has that perfumed pig look going on  , although not as bad as some / most  , ...   ,  I would not buy it full stop  

Agreed 100%

[Cncguy]

Thanks for all the replies. I forwarded this link to the seller.

[Cncguy]

This is what he said:

New message: OK. Obviously you think it's too much...


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New message from: bluelineclassics (492Turquoise Star)
OK. Obviously you think it's too much. I'm really not sure why you keep criticizing us and our car/price. For every critic we have 100 fans and followers. Just please don't bother to make offers if you think we are shady or overpriced. We're honest, straight forward, and stand by what we advertise. We have a pretty stellar reputation in the classic car community from local auctions all the way to to Amelia Island with some concourse cars and have some pretty high credentials if you research our company. We are not getting rich doing this despite what some others apparently may think. They aren't marked up much from what we have in them that's why we average selling 10 cars a month (and we only stock 10-12 at a time). Probably one of the highest turnarounds from any dealer you will ever find. I'm pretty confident in our business, our abilities, and our reputation. If you think we are overpriced that's fine then just please look elsewhere. There's a reason that there are 129 watchers within a week on eBay. If we had the time I'd finish the car the way I would like to and ask 20k + higher like everyone else but we are swamped with restoration projects right now. I truly wish you the best of luck in your search but I'm sorry I cannot accept thousands less than what we already have in the car. If you can find one this clean under the 30k mark that you only think it's worth more power to ya! I wish you luck! As they say "keep it between the ditches!"
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1969 Dodge Charger General Lee
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Price: $38,900.00
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[JR]

That was a classy response on the seller's part, I can't fault him there.

Just move on and find a better Charger to buy OP. Someone overseas will happily pay the price for this one. Life goes on.

[Sublime/Sixpack]

 I read his response, and I don't feel impressed by it (not that my opinion necessarily means anything). I understand people like this but I do not relate to them.
If I ran a restoration type shop, I'd want every car that left to be a quality vehicle! If I couldn't deliver on that, I'd take on fewer projects. But that's me.
I realize people running a business need to make a profit. But to some, pride in workmanship and quality of the finished product is at least as high on their priority list as making a profit. 

[charger Downunder]

Trunk seal says it all top and sides placed in the wrong spot. Run forest run.

[Y1CHARGER]

Trunk seal says it all top and sides placed in the wrong spot. Run forest run.

At least you'll be able to check the rail number without lifting the weatherstripping 

[Cncguy]

I'm passing on this one, I'll keep looking.

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Good decision.

[Hemi Guy]

If you're going to buy one try to get one that's already done or close to it. Let someone else take the loss! You can easily spend 50-60k to restore one to driver quality just based on what the parts (reproduction and original parts) cost nowadays. A concourse resto could hit 100k. Heck, I just paid $890 for vent window assemblies that are far from perfect for a 69 I'm restoring. I've restored around 20 B bodies. I've bought basket cases for 15k and next think you know you can have $50,000 in the car before you even have a paint job or an engine built. Gone are the days of a $25,000 68-69 charger that's half way decent. I'd have to say if you can get the one that's on eBay now for 35 ish its probably a pretty decent price compared to the $60,000-$80,000 General Lees advertised every where else. Personally I don't care for the General Lee thing but to each his own.  Some guy in Chicago builds the 318 cars starting at 50,000 and up depending on the options. I don't know how negotiable this guy is but I haven't seen many that are much cheaper that look this nice even though it needs some TLC. If this car were here in Texas it probably wouldn't last too long at a swap meet or car show at that price. I'm a but surprised it hasn't sold yet. I haven't seen too many priced under 50k that are even worth looking at. At least this dealer seems to be honest and has some pretty good credibility. I checked them out. They've done some pretty bad ass rides. Supposedly they own the original Sanford and Son Truck too.

[XS29L9Bxxxxxx]

It's a $15k car with $24k worth of orange paint IMO......

Yep, a $15k car w/ a bunch of hype and incorrect "tribute" parts 

[Cncguy]

If you're going to buy one try to get one that's already done or close to it. Let someone else take the loss! You can easily spend 50-60k to restore one to driver quality just based on what the parts (reproduction and original parts) cost nowadays. A concourse resto could hit 100k. Heck, I just paid $890 for vent window assemblies that are far from perfect for a 69 I'm restoring. I've restored around 20 B bodies. I've bought basket cases for 15k and next think you know you can have $50,000 in the car before you even have a paint job or an engine built. Gone are the days of a $25,000 68-69 charger that's half way decent. I'd have to say if you can get the one that's on eBay now for 35 ish its probably a pretty decent price compared to the $60,000-$80,000 General Lees advertised every where else. Personally I don't care for the General Lee thing but to each his own.  Some guy in Chicago builds the 318 cars starting at 50,000 and up depending on the options. I don't know how negotiable this guy is but I haven't seen many that are much cheaper that look this nice even though it needs some TLC. If this car were here in Texas it probably wouldn't last too long at a swap meet or car show at that price. I'm a but surprised it hasn't sold yet. I haven't seen too many priced under 50k that are even worth looking at. At least this dealer seems to be honest and has some pretty good credibility. I checked them out. They've done some pretty bad ass rides. Supposedly they own the original Sanford and Son Truck too.

Wow! It's as if you work for Blueline classics. 1 post?

[moparnation74]

If you're going to buy one try to get one that's already done or close to it. Let someone else take the loss! You can easily spend 50-60k to restore one to driver quality just based on what the parts (reproduction and original parts) cost nowadays. A concourse resto could hit 100k. Heck, I just paid $890 for vent window assemblies that are far from perfect for a 69 I'm restoring. I've restored around 20 B bodies. I've bought basket cases for 15k and next think you know you can have $50,000 in the car before you even have a paint job or an engine built. Gone are the days of a $25,000 68-69 charger that's half way decent. I'd have to say if you can get the one that's on eBay now for 35 ish its probably a pretty decent price compared to the $60,000-$80,000 General Lees advertised every where else. Personally I don't care for the General Lee thing but to each his own.  Some guy in Chicago builds the 318 cars starting at 50,000 and up depending on the options. I don't know how negotiable this guy is but I haven't seen many that are much cheaper that look this nice even though it needs some TLC. If this car were here in Texas it probably wouldn't last too long at a swap meet or car show at that price. I'm a but surprised it hasn't sold yet. I haven't seen too many priced under 50k that are even worth looking at. At least this dealer seems to be honest and has some pretty good credibility. I checked them out. They've done some pretty bad ass rides. Supposedly they own the original Sanford and Son Truck too.

Wow! It's as if you work for Blueline classics. 1 post?

Not to mention the first post  Registered today around 4pm

[Hemi Guy]

Man, tough crowd! Just joined today and read the newest post I saw and made a comment. I guess until I have 2000 posts I have no credibility? Just giving my two cents. I joined to see what's out there. Not to be bashed. No I'm not a dealer. Thanks for the welcome aboard but I'll just stay away from this one

[Lennard]

If I ran a restoration type shop, I'd want every car that left to be a quality vehicle! If I couldn't deliver on that, I'd take on fewer projects. But that's me.
I realize people running a business need to make a profit. But to some, pride in workmanship and quality of the finished product is at least as high on their priority list as making a profit. 

Exactly! 

[Cncguy]

Man, tough crowd! Just joined today and read the newest post I saw and made a comment. I guess until I have 2000 posts I have no credibility? Just giving my two cents. I joined to see what's out there. Not to be bashed. No I'm not a dealer. Thanks for the welcome aboard but I'll just stay away from this one

My sincere apologies if I was incorrect on my assessment. It was just odd that being first post and almost in defense of the seller.

[moparnation74]

Man, tough crowd! Just joined today and read the newest post I saw and made a comment. I guess until I have 2000 posts I have no credibility? Just giving my two cents. I joined to see what's out there. Not to be bashed. No I'm not a dealer. Thanks for the welcome aboard but I'll just stay away from this one

My sincere apologies if I was incorrect on my assessment. It was just odd that being first post and almost in defense of the seller.

Future postings will tell all....

[hemi-hampton]

I read his response, and I don't feel impressed by it (not that my opinion necessarily means anything). I understand people like this but I do not relate to them.
If I ran a restoration type shop, I'd want every car that left to be a quality vehicle! If I couldn't deliver on that, I'd take on fewer projects. But that's me.
I realize people running a business need to make a profit. But to some, pride in workmanship and quality of the finished product is at least as high on their priority list as making a profit.  

And where would you find customers that want to pay the big money for a High Quality High $$ Restoration? LEON.



Correction, I should of said quality instead of high quality, Disregard my High $$ Restoration. I meant not so high $$ restoration. my mistake

[Sublime/Sixpack]

I read his response, and I don't feel impressed by it (not that my opinion necessarily means anything). I understand people like this but I do not relate to them.
If I ran a restoration type shop, I'd want every car that left to be a quality vehicle! If I couldn't deliver on that, I'd take on fewer projects. But that's me.
I realize people running a business need to make a profit. But to some, pride in workmanship and quality of the finished product is at least as high on their priority list as making a profit. 

And where would you find customers that want to pay the big money for a High Quality High $$ Restoration? LEON.

And your point is?

[hemi-hampton]

Point is you would not be doing any quality restorations, because nobody wants to pay for it. Or not many.  This is just a plain 318 2bbl Charger, Do you really think somebody is going to spend alot of time & money to do a high quality restoration on just a plain 318 2bbl car. Maybe if it was a R/T Hemi car it would be worth the time & money to do a high quality restoration but not this 318 car.  LEON.