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Considering selling the GTO

"Teebone" said:
Would it happen to be a 389 with 3-2V set-up and a 4 speed...if it is it is worth a small fortune.
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66 was the last year for 3-2Vs; 67 was first year for the 400. A 400HO with 4-speed would nice, but you're right not the same appeal as tri-power.
 
Craig, you'll make the right choice. Whoever is next in line will be the proud owner of a beautiful plum mist over parchment 67 GTO. Remember, you get to keep all the good memories too.
 
Meanwhile, it makes a great table for Mustang parts. LOL

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I read through the posts but didn't see any suggestion to auction the goat. I was at Barrett this year and the economy didn't seem to affect the price of the nice cars, and that car sure looks nice. Let the market support what it will. Guaranteed that it will not go to a teenager to thrash it up. I'm sure your brother understands and would probably get a kick out of seeing the bidding action. You don't need the car to keep those memories alive. Sell it and enjoy your life, let go, I'm sure your brother understands.
 
Why not try Russo and Steele? I think they do an auction at Monterey every August. It would give you time to think about it and get it ready. I agree with others here - I don't think the economy has tanked the average musclecar if it were restored nicely. And your car is nice.
 
If it brings you no pleasure, sell it to someone for whom you know it will, then use the proceeds to do something that you will enjoy. That way, two guys win. Best of luck whatever you decide to do.
 
The problem I see selling it to someone you know is that you aren't letting go. Every time you see the car, you'll be back to where you are now, and I'm sure that you'd like to have some mental peace. Good luck.
 
That is a very valid point about selling it locally or to a realitive. I'll see or hear about it more than I probably would want. I did look at Russo and Steele's website. 10% commission but the audience they attract are the typical rich car collector, which I would not have a problem selling to for I know the car will not be driven all the time. Their August auction in Monterey ( 1-1/2 hours south of me) would be pretty convenient for me as well. It is the same weekend as the infamous pebble beach concours de elegance which typically attract very wealthy individuals.

Something to consider.

Most importantly, I do appreciate everyone's input on this matter. It has confirmed to me what direction I should take on the car, or at least what I probably should not do.
 
really hard decision, I received my mom's T-Bird from my dad after she died. It is no collector car but It meant a lot to me. My parents bought it new (their first ever new car). I drove it as my DD and did some mods to it including swapping the V6 to an HO 5.0 V8, true dual exhaust, sun roof, etc. My dad drove it after the swap and said if it had the V8 when he owned it, he would have never gave it to me! I gave it to my son (who helped with the engine swap BTW) and he treats the car as if it were still his grandmother. He is so attached to it that I sometimes worry if it was a good idea to give it to him. It does make me happy to see him appreciate it and my dad too. I think it made my dad feel good giving it to me and I know I feel good giving it to my son. Anyway, good luck with your decision! I know you'll do the right thing.
 
I have to cringe whenever I hear of someone thinking about selling a car like that. But it does sound like you have the right reasons. If you do sell it, sell it to a Pontiac guy who will take good care of it. Otherwise you'll always wonder how well it's being taken care of.
 
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