1955 Dodge Red Ram 270 Hemi V-8 w/standard transmission

"Max Dodge" <max340 RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
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>I don't really care that the guy is an idiot, or that the motor is all but
>siezed up. Rare stuff, which this hemi is regardless of year or condition,
>seems to be be priced on the high side of stupid and people will pay it.
>
> Two or three years ago, I purchased a shortblock 340 for $600, its going
> to need a bunch before its ever started again as well. Its nowhere near as
> rare as the hemi.
>
> And while we're at it, what makes a Dodge or Plymouth worth a cool
> $1,000,000 at Barrett Jackson? It sure as hell isn't the car, especially
> when two years down the road, the prices have dropped to half that.
>
> The seller in question may be a shyster, but if he gets a buyer and a deal
> is struck, then thats what the scrap iron is worth whether we like it or
> not.

That is the truth. A buddy of mine has been doing a Studebaker into some
sort of street toy and has been looking for a 9" . Called this morning and
this guy has 2 one out of a late 50's and a newer one wants $350 a piece
for them. I told him to buy both, use the newer and sell the one from the
50's. Right person needs one for a #'s match restoration he will pay the
price.