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That really depends on a lot of variables. Concours or driver quality. New interior or use the one you have, etc. If I did the car for myself by myslef using all the NOS parts you say you have, not rebuilding the drivetrain and restoring the chassis and body I would say very easily $40k plus especially when you include bodywork and paint. Keep in mind I never restore anything "just good enough" and everything has to be perfect for me which means it costs more. Sadly they barely bring that if even that but that's why I say if you are doing it for you and not to flip it is a moot point.

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Nice Custom Coupe in the garage. Lets see some shots of it too.

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Thanks.... I'm looking towards a driver quality car... I seen your youtube, beautiful work ! I purchase that '69 about 11 years ago, came out of Minnesota... all original body panels / interior, paint has been touched up in spots, but to the untrained eye, you would never know.... it had 4900 miles when purchased, it has under 7000 miles now.

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I agree with everything Rick said. It isn't always about whether you are upside down. Virtually anyone who buys a new car is immediately under water on it. So what? If you like the car, are you going to enjoy it less because it will "only" bring $XXX when or even IF the time comes to sell it.

If you can do a lot of the work yourself, and you enjoy it, why not?

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It's definitely a keeper, I've could of went out a purchase a new Camaro, Challenger, Mustang etc, but there is something about the older cars, just can't get them out of my blood lol... I can do most of the work myself, except for the quarter panel repairs and paint.... I rather leave those items to the professionals !

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A great looking Custom Coupe.....only 7K Miles, very nice.

Dan

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Thanks for the nice comment Steve. Wow! When and where in MN did you find the car? I lived there for 41 years, moved to IL in 2008 and do not remember this car. I tried to keep tabs on Z24's in the area hence my sign on name. VERY nice low mileage SS427!

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Rick - it's actually a small block 327 car ( I wish it was an SS ! ) I found that car on ebay, back in 2004. It was located up in Audubon,Minnesota..... the original owner was located in Wayzata, outside of Minneapolis.

Steve

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If the original selling dealer was Village Chevrolet in Wayzata MN. I have your dealer emblem. Earl

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WOW - That is the dealership.... I have the original owners name with the data card & dealership name. I have a service sticker in the drivers side door jamb with the Village Chevrolet listed from 1980.... I contacted the dealership by email last year to see if they have any service records for the Impala, but the records were gone.

Steve