what are harder to find ?

by bitterfitter Mon Feb 29, 2016 11:56 am

Since my 74 chevelle will be wrapping up in a year or so, I am starting to search for that next "project". I think I am going to stick with a 3rd gen a-body. Growing up, my brother and I had some pretty nice cars. Among them, a couple 1974 Chevelle's, a 1973 442, and a 1973 cutlass supreme. My brothers buddy also had a nice 1973 cutlass S.
I always have had a soft spot for the cutlass dash and styling of the exterior. I would love to find a 442 like my brother had, or even a Hurst Olds. I looking around I see a few of these cars around the country with varied prices. My question is this:

What do we, as probably those who know best, believe the rarest or most desirable 73-77 GM's ? I understand "desirable" is always in the eye of the beholder. Based on production numbers, and collectability. Can-am's are fair game. Hurst Olds, 442's, Buick Grand Sport's, Big Block 4-speed Chevelle's, GTO's, all come to mind. Please don't list the 1973 Baldwin Motion Chevelle as I am sure that is at the top of the list..... Shocked

by Limey SE Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:44 pm

73 GTO is hard to find not being so rusted out to use
Grand sports are also hard to find in Good to fair shape
Can Am's have been popping up alot lately
Hurst olds could never go wrong

by bitterfitter Mon Feb 29, 2016 12:47 pm

Limey. I thought for sure you would point out the fact there was only 50 SE malibu's made

by Joe73 Mon Feb 29, 2016 1:57 pm

I'd go with a '73 big block, 4 spd Buick GS.

by Limey SE Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:26 pm

bitterfitter wrote:Limey. I thought for sure you would point out the fact there was old 50 SE malibu's made

Very True Buddy But I am keeping lids on them LMAO

by thatfnthing Mon Feb 29, 2016 2:56 pm

Limey SE wrote:
bitterfitter wrote:Limey. I thought for sure you would point out the fact there was old 50 SE malibu's made

Very True Buddy But I am keeping lids on them LMAO

I think Limey owns them all now, so you can cross that one off the list.

by Sinister Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:18 pm

I added another link,in another thread.
Dans Garage has a 73 4 speed Grand Am for sale,at $2800,highly optioned,with power sunroof.
Original transmission is gone,now sporting an automatic.
But pretty rare and cheap.

by ant7377 Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:45 pm

If it was me buying another my first choice would be a 73 Grand Am 455 4spd after that would be 73 Hurst Olds or 75 Hurst Olds. Another would be a 73 Cutlass Supreme but just because we had on when I was little.

by bitterfitter Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:54 pm

I love those Hurst Olds. I always wanted a black and gold one. Also, growing up my brother had a 73 442. Red with black stripes and a black interior. 455, 4 spd car. That was fun!! Maybe an Olds is what I need.

by Roadcaptain S3 Mon Feb 29, 2016 10:28 pm

I'd have to go for the Grand Am.

It would have to be black.

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And I'd strip off all of the emblems and put this on the fenders with "Staff Car" pinstriped underneath.

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by Sinister Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:42 am

Gonna drive or sell the car?
Im not sure why the 4 speed was only available,with the 400,but if I planned on selling the car later,Id try to find the correct 400,and rock crusher.
Hard finding parts and trim,for the power sunroof,but I may grab the Grand Am,as my next project,and just drive it.BBC would be my choice...I never sell cars.

by bitterfitter Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:39 am

I would build it to drive. I never wanted to give away all my hard work.
I'm not ready for the next car just yet. If you need sunroof parts I have some left from mine.

by 77mali Tue Mar 01, 2016 6:59 pm

Roadcaptain S3 wrote:I'd have to go for the Grand Am.

It would have to be black.

And I'd strip off all of the emblems and put this on the fenders with "Staff Car" pinstriped underneath.

Agreed.

by Limey SE Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:41 pm

I would have to say Transport Company's are the hardest to find LMAO they want to take your money an NONE deliver at all I would love to win Lottery and help people with transports for there Car with no Hassle

by ant7377 Tue Mar 01, 2016 9:44 pm

Its who you use. My friend used Horseless carrage and another Reliable and both were great and professional.

by Limey SE Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:24 pm

Reliable refused Shipment once already Because they told me it would not start ..... The owner drove it back to the barn to store till ready.... Never heard of Horseless ..... One other transporter refused as well because gave me a BS reason they dont move anything older than 25 years WTF Why are you even in the business then I told them

by 77camino Tue Mar 01, 2016 10:57 pm

Limey... I'm guessing by your comments, that your SE has not left yet. How far away is it from you?

by Limey SE Tue Mar 01, 2016 11:32 pm

2 Transporter's have been there two transporters have left it there its a running driving car for gosh sake.....Any who its 10.5 hours each way for me and having to take 2 kids and a puppy with That is NOT happening under any circumstance ...... I have one last hope they told me they were in area to pick up, Still waiting for driver to confirm so.....

by ant7377 Wed Mar 02, 2016 6:37 am

You can always get a uhaul with a trailer and get it yourself. Also check in hemmings motor news in the services offered section there is plenty of them in there too.

by Joe73 Wed Mar 02, 2016 7:32 am

I paid 125 bucks for the large u haul carrier 2 years ago. Picked it up in baltimore dropped it off in new york. Just have the correct type of vehicle to tow with. And dont go with a tow dolley since the car is unregistered and will be technically on the road.

by Limey SE Wed Mar 02, 2016 8:06 am

Thanks Guys and Joe We only have a Trailblazer it wont tow a beast of car Like this ...... Got a voicemail this morning Supposedly Picked last night I didn't know my phone was off LOL Back to regulary scheduled program of Hard to find Cars LMAO

by Sinister Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:17 am

Mike T at affordable auto shipping,just delivered
My GP from washington state to Ohio..$900
Delivered in 7 days,driver even pushed the car neatly,in the driveway,with help from his son.
Real door to door service!

by Limey SE Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:30 am

SPF TRansport From Kansas to me in Northern Illinois Door to Door Very friendly $400 Bucks + $75 Broker fee, Driver said to call direct to owner next time and avoid the extra Broker fee next time

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