What is a V8 Vega worth?

**SeattleCarGuy** · #1 09-25-2013, 04:42 PM

Hi guys,
I know this is difficult without pics to answer, but a guy I know is looking to unload a V8 Vega 2 door hardtop he's had sitting around for 20 years. It's a 1973 (I believe), has a 350 small block and Saginaw T-10 4-speed. It has a narrowed Ford 9-inch, not sure about gear ratio. Car is in primer, needs minor body work, has very solid floors and quarters, just a bit of rust around the rear window. He drained the tank, put in fresh oil and new gaskets and seals in the Holley carb and it fired right off. Lays down tire in just about every gear since it has 215/14 radials on back, with enough room in the wheel wells to probably fit some 295's. He needs some cash and knows I am a car guy so he asked if I wanted it. I have space for it, but would likely just look to flip it since my hot rod days are over and I'm just doing stock restoration stuff now.

Any thoughts on value for a running, tire burning, 4 speed V8 Vega coupe?

Thanks

**Fast67VelleN2O** · #2 09-25-2013, 04:49 PM

There is no such thing as a Saginaw T10. It is either a Saginaw or a Borg Warner T10.

**SeattleCarGuy** · #3 09-25-2013, 08:03 PM

Sorry, I know that about the trans. Meant to say he believes its either a Saginaw or a T-10.

Anyway, if anyone has an idea as to value, it would be appreciated.

**GaryC** · #4 09-25-2013, 08:39 PM

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img], but I digress...it's too far away. Damn!!

**SeattleCarGuy** · #5 09-25-2013, 08:51 PM

Would I be terribly underwater if I agreed to pay $3000 for this and the body is solid and it runs good?

**John Brown** · #6 09-25-2013, 09:03 PM

Had a friend that sold a rolling body with a 12 bolt a few weeks back for $2100 so I don't think 3K is too bad for a driver.

**whitetop** · #7 09-25-2013, 09:23 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SeattleCarGuy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would I be terribly underwater if I agreed to pay $3000 for this and the body is solid and it runs good? </div></div>

3k is too high..I have seen really nice painted Vega's go for $7-8k. There was a really nice green 72 GT on ebay last year-newer paint, draglites, non tubbed Mopar 8 3/4 rear, new seats in original upholstery etc, carpeting, new gm crate motor aluminum heads and it went for $8100.

I would say 1800-2000max.
Be patient..lot's of these cars out there.

jer · #8 09-25-2013, 09:25 PM

Most likely a '71 or '72, doesn't have the impact bumper. I'd say that price is good but you're not going to flip it for much more, if any.

**SeattleCarGuy** · #9 09-25-2013, 10:53 PM

I think at this point, I am going to try to work out a trade with the guy that is doing the body work, and ultimately paint, on my Nova. I'll buy the Vega, trade it to my body guy who says he's interested in it, and if I can get a fair trade from him on hours he'll put into my Nova, then I'll be happy with that. Thanks for all your thoughts.

x Baldwin Motion · #10 09-28-2013, 04:36 PM

I'd pay three grand for that if its as clean as it looks, you guys out of the rust/salt belt are spoiled.

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