Re: [gremlintime] 1970 two passanger Gremlin - value -

["Jon E." <fuldamobil@xxxx>]

Well, you did say the car is ready to run, but not
running. More work and money need to be put into the
car. Gremlins were always economical. This is a car
that competed with VW Beetles, not Cadillacs and it
still doesn't have the cult that the Beetle has. I've
bought wonderful, rust-free, running Gremlins for
under $1000. Those of us who own AMC's other than
AMX's or Javelins have these cars because they're
different and we love them, not for their $ value.
$1500 sounds pretty fair to me without seeing it.
Unfortunately, sentimental value doesn't translate
into dollars and cents. If so, my beat up, but
dependable 1974 Gremlin would be worth millions, but,
if I ever did have to sell, I'm sure I'd be lucky to
get $1000. I sold a nicer one with less miles on eBay
for $900 a year and a half ago. And, I don't know
anyone who'd pay $1250 for a rusty Honda.
AMC 6 cylinder engines were the most tried and true
ever built. That's why we keep them in our cars rather
than putting a Chevy or Ford block in there.

--- ecurbpope@xxxx wrote:
> Hal,
> 
> I have to agree with you. Pop on to Yahoo used cars
> ... punch in any Honda 
> and keep scrolling untill you see what you get for
> 1,250 bucks. What people are 
> telling me is that my 1970 is worth the equivilant
> to a rusted out Honda with 
> 140,000 plus miles on it.
> 
> I find this hard to believe coming from the same
> people who are expounding 
> that AMC's were the best cars on earth. Not ever
> selling my car before, I 
> realize that I have to break through the emotional
> aspect without expecting someone 
> to pay me for my sentimental value. But when the
> suggestion is made to sell @ 
> the $ 800 level, it generates a lot of questions in
> my mind. 
> 
> I made the comment on another posting. I can see why
> people run out and drop 
> other parts such as Chevy engines and other stuff
> into their AMC's. When the 
> bottom line is that you are going to get peanuts for
> them, bolt on or in 
> anything you want. Why would I want to perpetuate
> "purest" attitudes at my expense. 
> 
> 
> So, anyone want to comment. Are Gremlins and other
> AMC's equivilant in value 
> to say a 1984 rusted out Honda, a mid grade new
> mattress, a new push mower or 
> bar- B- Q grille.
> 
> 
> Just a thought.
> 
> 
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> 
> 


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