Is this Monaco worth $2500?

[MoPar~Man]

Hello @cdmcclellan71
You're asking if the above-pictured '67 Monaco is worth $2500. My totally uninformed gut feeling is that there are buyers within a 500 mile radius of that car, where-ever it is in the US, who would pay $1500 for the engine and transmission and then sell off the carcass of what's left.

You say you want this as a daily driver. I was lucky enough to be in my 20's and have two such cars as daily drivers ('65 polara and '67 Monaco) back when those cars were 20 - 30 years old, and in much better shape to start with. Times seem different now, I can't imagine using them as daily drivers today. The wear and tear, traffic, the price of gas. I still have the Monaco, the only reason it's still in the shape it is because it hasn't been driven in 25 years and been stored indoors.

If you really do have the time, energy, the place to work on the car, the tools, the car won't disappoint you.

I think these cars are more moving works of art than they are basic transportion.

 

[cdmcclellan71]

I hear you, I guess I should clarify that I live in a small town and that I work about 6 miles to where my semi-truck is parked to head to work in the mornings. I drive an old squarebody pickup around and we have some newer vehicles too. These old cars are the closest thing we have to a time machine.. playing old tunes and try to forget about this crazy existence we find ourselves in. I have a '70 Torino but have always wanted a gentleman's 2 door bigger cruiser for the nice months here up north. I just know very little about these models.. it shows pretty poorly and I would expect to go through the list of replacing about ever bolt on component as each goes out. This might be a little more than I want, I haven't decided. The guy also has a '69 Fury 1 with the slant 6 which could be interesting, I just haven't seen it yet. I sounds like it's in a bit better condition.. maybe. It has an interesting story that it's a bare bones car that was ordered for the chief of police and that it's one of just a couple made? I'll need to look into the story and will definitely be taking lot's of photos including serial number and engine compartment tag. It's priced at $1500 and hopefully I'll be able to have a look at it soon. I don't see myself not buying at least one of these cars.. he bought them in a group that he collects and builds into derby cars sadly enough, but we'll see how it goes.
A 2 door police of chief car sounds like it could be pretty neat to me, and I like the ol' slant 6. I've already got a big block in my Torino.
I appreciate all you fellas input in here, thank you for taking the time.
-Chris

 

[commando1]

There used to be a 66 Sport Fury local to me that was buckets, console and column shift. And just to make it more unusual, Slant 6.

Kevin

Now that was one downright eccentric guy who ordered that.

 

[cbarge]

Console could be replaced by the "center cushion" on bucket seat C-bodies.

Its the other wsy around...Monaco 500 bucket seats standard with buddy seat/ armrest. Center console with floor shift optional.

 

[cbarge]

U.S. built car. With the H code 383 only 2362 were built.

 

[Grannys67]

Looks like a lot of fun for $2500 - reminds me of a candidate for one of these YouTube-resto 'Will it run?!?" videos

 

[Mbaird]

Hello @cdmcclellan71
You're asking if the above-pictured '67 Monaco is worth $2500. My totally uninformed gut feeling is that there are buyers within a 500 mile radius of that car, where-ever it is in the US, who would pay $1500 for the engine and transmission and then sell off the carcass of what's left.

You say you want this as a daily driver. I was lucky enough to be in my 20's and have two such cars as daily drivers ('65 polara and '67 Monaco) back when those cars were 20 - 30 years old, and in much better shape to start with. Times seem different now, I can't imagine using them as daily drivers today. The wear and tear, traffic, the price of gas. I still have the Monaco, the only reason it's still in the shape it is because it hasn't been driven in 25 years and been stored indoors.

If you really do have the time, energy, the place to work on the car, the tools, the car won't disappoint you.

I think these cars are more moving works of art than they are basic transportion.

Well its 5:30 am and I am heading to play hockey in my 75 Imperial. Otherwise it would have been my 68 Barracuda .
Gas bill is a bit high but less than a new car payment . Besides wifey has a newer Acura but I never drive it. Hell she rarely drives it!
I just get more joy out of driving my old Mopars.

 

[Darter6]

The question is, is it worth it to you?

A total OE restoration will cost big bucks.If plans are it to be a keeper,why not it's only money.

Looks like a lot of fun for $2500

I agree. Can't get much for under $5K anymore. Grille and tail lights might cost more than that....

 

[RemCharger]

U.S. built car. With the H code 383 only 2362 were built.

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Nice. So there was 5 440 4/spd in 67 and 7 in 68.
12.

 

[Just Carbs]

Wrong question. The question should be is the car worth $5000. Answer, maybe.

In order.

$200 portable garage.
$20 clean car inside and out.
$30 wax car.
$00 remove the headliner.
$100 make car run.
$100 change all the fluids.
$500 make the car go up and down the road.
$300 fix brakes.
$300 get new tires.
$200 fix front end.
$20 patch the taillights.
$20 cover the back seat.
$100 install 2000 Buick Lesabre front seats because they have seat belts, head restraint, switches on the seat.
$500 fix a/c.

That's what it cost on average to put one of these cars into service.

What you don't do is start taking the car apart.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

I would consider that very fair for that car.

 

[MoPar~Man]

Does the car have tilt steering? The steering wheel looks totally different vs what I have (non-tilt).

 

[LocuMob]

Here's a breakdown of what the car has for options (may be some incorrect options listed, like 565 rear armrests). It does have buckets, not a bench.

 

[Scoopy G]

From the photos, I'd be curious if this car were in a flood.

 

[Milo]

Go for it you can restore it to its prior beauty

 

[cbarge]

From the photos, I'd be curious if this car were in a flood.

Was thinking the same thing..

 

[fury fan]

Why does this H-code look more like a G-code 383-2-barrel?
IIRC the 67 383 H-code still used log manifolds, but should be a dual snorkel for sure. Although a single snorkel would fit atop the AFB of a 67 383 H-code. ???

Wrong question. The question should be is the car worth $5000. Answer, maybe.

In order.

$200 portable garage.
$20 clean car inside and out.
$30 wax car.
$00 remove the headliner.
$100 make car run.
$100 change all the fluids.
$500 make the car go up and down the road.
$300 fix brakes.
$300 get new tires.
$200 fix front end.
$20 patch the taillights.
$20 cover the back seat.
$100 install 2000 Buick Lesabre front seats because they have seat belts, head restraint, switches on the seat.
$500 fix a/c.

That's what it cost on average to put one of these cars into service.

What you don't do is start taking the car apart.

That is a start, I was thinking the same things.
My go-to assessment is that it takes $2500 to get a car like this roadworthy/reliable - IFF you do the work yourself.
But some of your numbers are a bit low - i.e. there's no way to get new tires installed/balanced for $300 anymore, that's a $550 cost now. And finding suitably-sized used ones isn't easy either.

 

[Just Carbs]

Why does this H-code look more like a G-code 383-2-barrel?
IIRC the 67 383 H-code still used log manifolds, but should be a dual snorkel for sure. Although a single snorkel would fit atop the AFB of a 67 383 H-code. ???


That is a start, I was thinking the same things.
My go-to assessment is that it takes $2500 to get a car like this roadworthy/reliable - IFF you do the work yourself.
But some of your numbers are a bit low - i.e. there's no way to get new tires installed/balanced for $300 anymore, that's a $550 cost now. And finding suitably-sized used ones isn't easy either.

True. Add another hundred for economy Nexen tires.
Much better to just spend the $7k and get a good car.

 

[fury fan]

AND its Green ! Big plus !
In case you haven’t seen a fresh green car.

That is an absolutely striking paintjob in an absolutely striking shade of green!

 

[fury fan]

Much better to just spend the $7k and get a good car.

Yes, but looking at what $7k gets you anymore (in asking prices, anyway), I don't think that's an option either.

I'm not meaning to be a debbie-downer on ya. I'm just really glad I got my 3 cars years ago before all this stuff started getting *really* expensive.
But the news is saying everybody's been getting raises due to this inflation and it's all OK.

@cdmcclellan71
If the engine isn't locked up -- buy this car.
I don't think you'll find anything else comparable for the asking price.
Get it roadworthy as-is (meaning, don't tear it apart for a restoration) and likely you won't lose any money on it.