Is it worth saving????

[ss4825]

Can some of you gurus tell me is this car worth saving.

1968 GS 350 factory 3 speed bucket seats tach ac ps pb. The car is all there.

The car will need to be rebodied.

[MikeM]

Sounds cool, but more money to fix than it's worth in my opinion. Increase in value for 68-69 to justify it as an investment is still far behind the 70-72. Considering the limited group of people interested in Buicks in the first place, that's not likely to change.

[Mike Trom]

8317 '68 GS350's built

349 had 3-speed floor shift
106 had 3-speed column shift.

:beer

[ss4825]

1 of 349 sounds like i just may have to save it.

It comes with a donor skylark and it's cheap.

Of corase i have my mechanic backed up for the next 3 years already guess i back him up for 2 more. :grin:

Over on the 67-72 chevy truck board they say if it cast a shadow it can be saved.

[MikeM]

I love these cars as much or more than the next guy. But I don't think the numbers will work.

Get it all restored for $25K to #1 which doesn't sound possible, and be ready to sell it in a few years for less than $20K for a rebody resto.

On the other hand, go out and buy a car in great condition and put nothing into it. Then in a few years maybe you can sell it for more than it cost you. Especially if it is a big block 4spd. Then again, your storage and insurance may add up to more than the appreciation in value.

One thing's for sure.. You won't make money restoring a 68GS small block 3spd basket case at today's resale value. I'm just making up a number, what's it worth today in #1, about $15K?