I'm in love but don't want to overpay...What's it honestly worth

[Jos.Hall]

I'm looking at a really dry Ghia and would love to know what you guys think it's worth. It's a REALLY dry '69 that has spent all of it's life here in the so. cal. It does not currently run but the seller told me the engine was rebuilt shortly before it was parked (that's the way they all are right?). It's a two owner car with documentation going back to the original window sticker. Here's what I'm in love with. You guys tell me what you honestly think it's worth.

1. I believe it's all original paint. I'd totally love to bring it's shine back out. I wouldn't touch the paint at all other than clay bar, buff, more buff, wax, wax, repeat.

2. Look at how straight it is! Never impacted in the front. looks like a slight tap on the rear bumper but all the metal is straight as an arrow.

3. The only rust is in the battery tray.

4. last tagged in '86. This thing is a time warp. That means those Rivieras aren't some repop but legit old school cal look.

5. The interior is doable. Besides sourcing an original dash pad and wood grain vinyl, I'd just preserve the rest.

6. I think I could have it running with fresh brake lines and gas lines, an oil change, valve adjust, etc. (basically in a weekend)

7. It's sexy as all get out with those original plate frames!!!

ok Anyways, I've never owned a Ghia. I know it's not as desirable as a low light but at least it's pre bumper change. I'd hate to over pay on it based on emotions but that OG paint has me.

[thruhiker74]

Your poll asks "Running, driving, what's it worth?", but you state it is currently not running. Does it turn over? Are you more interested in price for it as is, or as it might be if it was running and drivable?

[SoCalJes]

I think it would also depend what your plans are to do with it. IF your going to restore it you are going to need to touch every inch of that car.
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[motorhead364]

Always look at the purchase price of it as is. Don't make assumptions. The engine may well run but why would someone park a fresh motor? Bad rebuild? Something happen soon after rebuild? Transmission problems etc. with the battery tray rust I would plan on lower quarter rust under the bumper. But I like you dig the paint. It looks solid enough to drive. Bumpers look tight and not falling off. Engine does look nice however.

Current value as is to me in my market. $1500-$2000 take a battery and it cranks over $2500.

Running and driving $4000.
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[NOVA Airhead]

Was this an AC car? No more than $3K
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[didget69]

Engine has A/C crank pulley, and there are rubber hoses present on driver's side of engine bay. And the A/C ductwork & bits are visible in dash photo...

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[stanthedog]

I thought real riviera wheels didn't have the raised pads on the spokes.

[Jos.Hall]

Yes, the pull says running driving because to me that is a state that I can have it in very reasonably within a weekend. I'm not one who does body work and this car doesn't need body work, it simply needs the mechanicals checked out.

As for intentions with it, like I said under number 1, there is no intent to restore it but rather preserve it. To restore it would be unfair to it. The only cancer is in that body tray and given some elbow grease I believe the original paint would come out nicely.

To answer the Was this an AC car question... Yes. I'm not sure if that helps or hurts the value.

[c21darrel]

looks like a fun one.
Those look like eagle rivieras.
2K-3K seems fair if the engine will turn over. What are they asking?
I would get the missing bumper parts and side trim back on it too. Looks incomplete w/o.
I have read the original rivieras did have flat spokes. They also called them Formula Vees and then Riviera because that was the name of the Pacific Northwest VW dealer that had them made.
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[bobnorman]

You sure this is original paint? I think I see evidence of overspray around the decklid, bumper bracket covers and the license plate light...
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[trelms]

dual aircleaners! 5k! all day.
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[Jos.Hall]

[volksaddict]

I voted 10K. I want the seller to be happy

[swavananda]

There is no engine seal or heater tubes. Two things that can over heat and kill an engine . So back to the' ran great before it was parked' fantasy scenario......
Or maybe rats ate em while it was sitting and every things fine.

[bobnorman]