1969 Yenko Nova Pricing

[@wot]

You can build one for a third of that price. Better yet, buy a real, documented L78 Nova.

[Stefano]

It has a lot to do with several components, one being the instrinsic value of the underlying car.

The example of the L78 is a very good one. Lets say/assume that the value difference of a 6 cly Nova vs an L78 car for car is $50k, then you could expect a majority of that value to carry over to the cloned/modified car.

This is a very similar comparison to Tom's situation with the GTO Judge with RAIV parts added.

Did anyone look over the one which just sold at the last Mecum Auction?

[LS6 RAT]

Rick,

My way of analyzing a clones value would be what the proper component pieces are worth (valued at fair market) to recreate a much rarer optioned out model.

I believe most car enthusiasts could have a L72 engine with proper casting parts and dated correctly assembled for at least the $15,000 price range. A heavy duty Muncie M22 transmission should be able to be purchased for $2500 anyway. A correct BE coded heavy duty rear axle complete assembly should run maybe $5000.00. So if a Nova was purchased and these components added along with periphere pieces needed. I would think that the proper mechanical pieces might run $24,000 on top of a cars purchase price. I think the $95,000 price tag is definitely high! You should be able to duplicate a 427 Nova for around $40,000 anyway I would think.

[Chevy454]

The '69 Yenko Novas didn't get the 'BE' rear, so you can knock another 5 g's off that price...I agree with about everything else said above so far...it may look like a Yenko, but it's still just a 6-cylinder car. Rich, you've gotten too used to seeing those $100k+ Hemi Cuda clones...

[LS6 RAT]

Thanks, Rob.

[shor]

rob, its rick, not rich