Re: [Amc-list] '72 SST Value

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Ross, if it's an authentic Pierre Cardin car, it is pretty rare, and 
that will up the value over a standard SST. I'd take the "1 of 12" with 
a grain of salt. It may very well be 1 of 12 with that specific 
combination of interior, engine, trans, and color. That doesn't make it 
more valuable than the same combo with say a different exterior color. 
 From the limited info you gave, what makes that car more valuable than 
other 72 SST Javelins is  (in order of precedence) :
1) the Pierre Cardin interior - few were made, and even fewer survive 
intact. If it's a well preserved (not badly faded or worn -- the nylon 
fades easily) original it would be worth more than a repro.
2) The 401. Naturally the biggest engines are more desireable.
3) Low mileage.
The sidepipes are a toss-up -- they could go either way. That is if they 
are the dealer installed (I don't think the factory installed them, 
might be wrong on this issue!), factory authorized (as in it didn't hurt 
your warranty) pipes. I forget the brand/trade name on them now! If you 
like them they are a plus, if not, they could be a minus. Aftermarket 
pipes that aren't repros of the factory authorized ones would be a minus 
in my opinion. That is for a restored car. If it were being appraised as 
a custom it all depends on fit and finish, and how they "flow" with the 
rest of the car.

Assuming this is a #2 car (#1 would be museum quality), the VMR price 
guide gives $6K for an AMX, $5.2K for an SST. Add 25% for the 401, 7% if 
it's a four speed, and 10% if it has AC (take the percentage from the 
base price, then add to it, don't take the percentage as you add!). They 
don't give anything for the PC interior, but I'd add 25% for that as 
well -- provided it's in great condition. That gives you a ball-park 
figure to negotiate from. So that's around $10K to start. All price 
guides are generally outdated by a few months, and notoriously 
underestimate AMCs. If the car is in excellent condition, it's value is 
more likely in the $12K-$18K range. If you're spending more than $18K 
you'd be better off (from an investment point of view) to get a good two 
seat AMX. Some Javelins have gone for over $20K, and there are a small 
number worth $25K+ (Dewayne Ashmead's Mopar show winner, for instance), 
but those are few and far between. It all depends on how much he 
likes/wants the car.

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