So what's a 1970 RS/SS 396 L78 w/docs worth?

[THNDER]

i went to look at this car last sunday. it needs a total restoration and the guy wants 30k firm. <font color="black"> </font> [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/scholar.gif[/img]

[CamarosRus]

I have received many pictures of the above car which I cant attach because file are too big. Mike (THUNDER above) and I both already own 70 L-78 Camaros, but were persuing this car because of its R/S option, Deluxe Interior, and paperwork. After looking at pictures of extensive "surface" rust the car at the very least needs TOTAL restoration. Its already been repainted an incorrect shade of Gold previously. No way to know what if any rust damage this repaint might be hiding. Car also needs dash pad, misc rechroming, misc interior resto, smog equip, etc etc. The market price on RESTORED 70 L-78 Camaros is really non existant as so few restored cars exist and thus turn over. Most of the 70 L-78's like mine are still unrestored survivors or missing original drivetrain obviously devaluing any resto......Seattle Sam just bought a restored 70 Camaro L-78 that Ive yet to see.
Anyway this above mentioned 70 L-78 is being offered for $30K or maybe less, but car needs alot PLUS PAINT so you figure the bottom line and I'm sure you'd currently be upside down, but who knows down the road what it would be worth. Having one myself I hope the value goes straight UP!!!! Chuck S/Seattle

[MosportGreen66]

Chuck,

Is the car in Autumn Gold? You said the shade is incorrect but could you please send me a picture or few?

-Dan
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[Jeff H]

I got the pictures of the car as well and it would need a complete restoration. Almost all of the important stuff is there for the L78. I thought from looking at the pictures that the interior looked like it was Sandalwood custom vinyl, but the trim tag shows the 727 code for Saddle custom vinyl. The car apparently sat on the lot for over a year before being purchase late in 71, so I wonder if there was any chance the dealer swapped out the interior to make the sale.

[Seattle Sam]

Here's the interior. I have not received any body shots, although they are requested.

[Seattle Sam]

And here is the cowl tag....L78 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Looks a little crusty around the tag though....
-Sam