Installing options cost and difficulty

[ranchbird]

Well, the yellow 55 Bird on bring a trailer only reached $13,750 and didn't sell, could be that there was no interaction with the seller when questions were asked, there's another nice red 55 on there with a no reserve, it's up to $15,555 with 3 days left and a black 56 no reserve currently at $7,200 with 4 days left.

[ward 57]

That's what we like to hear. People who really enjoy driving their car as is.

[ranchbird]

Another really nice 55 just sold for 24k on bring a trailer, snowshoe white, red and white interior. PS-power seat- PW-AC front disc brakes- wire wheels. There's also a beautiful gray 57 and turquoise 55 on right now.

[ranchbird]

These baby birds aren't bringing much money lately, there's a 57 that came on with a lot of maintenance records with a no reserve should be interesting.

[55blacktie]

As people age out, there will be less and less interest in these old cars. Nothing lasts forever.

[ICON 1956]

unfortunately your right !

[DynoDan’55]

Not to mention: Those who consider their vintage collector car as an ‘investment’, tend to forget that driving an unrestored original car into the ground usually doesn’t help value appreciation. Mine is still quite ‘pretty’, but the 100K+ I put on it has likely pushed all the engine/chassis parts way past their (predicted) usable life.

[DynoDan’55]

As people age out, there will be less and less interest in these old cars. Nothing lasts forever.

Another factor: Especially desirable/quality-manufactured cars that sold fairly well (compared to early Vettes, for example), tend to be better cared for/maintained, so a higher percentage of baby birds are still on the road. Rarity affects value.

[ward 57]

Not to mention: Those who consider their vintage collector car as an ‘investment’, tend to forget that driving an unrestored original car into the ground usually doesn’t help value appreciation. Mine is still quite ‘pretty’, but the 100K+ I put on it has likely pushed all the engine/chassis parts way past their (predicted) usable life.

The financial investment is only part of what it is worth to YOU. The joy of driving and tinkering on these cars is impossible to put a price on. I'll never sell mine until I can no longer drive. It's as close to stock as possible and a driver. No garage or trailer queen for me.