here are some pictures of my 1967 acadian sport deluxe. 1 of only 124 made sport deluxe cars with the 6 cyl. just bought it local this spring. 3rd owner. original color is capri cream, I am going to paint it back that color next year,just enjoying it for now the way it is.enjoy folks.
-- Edited by 67acadiansd on Friday 25th of June 2010 02:44:49 PM
Nice car. Thanks for sharing the pic's. My dads 67 beaumont is Capri Cream. It's a nice colour and easy to maintain. If a spec of dust lands on my car you can see it.
We will most certainly need to keep in touch! I have a 67 Nova SS that was originally Capri Cream and I plan to restore it as an SD Canso, in the original colour.
I will be itching to see your's in the original colour.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
the car now has an early 350 in it, fun to drive! my friend has a 250 out of a 1968 car that he gave me and it is in my garage to put back to original. I would like to find the correct year engine though. that with the exhaust is the onlt parts that have been changed.
I kinda feel the same way! now that you folks are talking about it maybe I will leave it black, hard to keep clean! but when it is man it sure looks good. ya the 350 engine combined with the powerglide tranny sure is a tuff combo to beat. It sure puts you back in your seat at any speed anyway thanks for all the fine compliments, sure makes a guy feel good. one other question or comment I should say... can you believe the appraisal guy only put a replace value of $15,000 on it am out of touch with prices here??? I always thought a car like this was in the twenty range? lets hear your thoughts. I am taking it to another appraiser next week. NOT FOR SELLING, just insurance
The last appraisal I have seen personally in my hands was done in September 2009, it was for a mint Canadian Poncho B Body, special model with a very large displacement engine, loaded with options, two owner car from BC -$10,000.
I think there is a general feeling out there cars are "worth" a lot more than they are, promulgated by these big auctions we see on TV. I personally think your $15,000 is probably generous. Insurance appraisals and selling appraisals are two different things. Ideally your insurance should cover your costs and in the event of a loss what it would take to replace the car. Of course many people will assume some risk and insure the car for a value they can live with, after all it is only metal and rubber.
Try selling the car for $20,000 and let us know what happens. The real value is what someone is willing to pay in a free market.
-- Edited by 73SC on Saturday 26th of June 2010 05:03:08 PM
i think the people that appraise don't and probally will never own a classic car for most of them its just a job, i got mine appraise for 50 bucks the guy said it was worth 200 bucks lol (its not worth that much)
well put guys I was thinking about the same. like anything in this world the real value is what someone is going to pay. when I was in the antiques world of selling I would watch a piece of glass sell for $100 and 2 weeks latter the same glass sell for $150, then $75! LOL markets go up and down and all though we do see big dollars being asked for most muscle cars they tend to either stay for sale for a long time or the seller gets talking with someone he or she likes and ends up selling it for alot less. all in all I wouldnt sell my car for 30k but thats how I feel today.. ask me again tomorrow..LOL
Your car is beautiful in black, but seriously, I would re-do it in the original colour. The reason being, the colour is rare and you won't see your twin at too many car shows. I am actually excited about doing mine in Capri Cream for that reason. It's white now and I can't wait to remove it!
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars (now converted to a "factory" 4 speed)
good point carl! I feel the same. I am going to stick with the original game plan and enjoy it for now and next year put the color back to original. the car deserves it and you are right the color is rare, also it was the first year it was offered I believe?
I am going to toss this question out there for you folks... was capri cream only available in 1967??? also what other colors were only available in that year?? thanks again.
LOL you guys are too funny, no it doesnt need paint. I think you are hinting at "wait till the paint gets old "then paint it back to capri cream. I am painting it back original at some point lets say the car was just painted 2 years ago. I am also going to put the original 14s back on and the original hubcaps down the road...ah decisions..decisions...decisions LOL... thats whats so fun about these cars,also hearing everyones point of views are great!
-- Edited by 67acadiansd on Sunday 27th of June 2010 10:54:12 AM
1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
anyway thanks for all the fine compliments, sure makes a guy feel good. one other question or comment I should say... can you believe the appraisal guy only put a replace value of $15,000 on it
I was thinking about the same. like anything in this world the real value is what someone is going to pay. when I was in the antiques world of selling I would watch a piece of glass sell for $100 and 2 weeks latter the same glass sell for $150, then $75! LOL
