Bigger engine for BS

[Dude]

While some of us (at least me) are crying over spilled milk, in 1985, I could have bought a Plymouth Superbird for 37K (this price was negotiable). I was afraid to ask my wife for that money.

I ended up buying a 1971 Chevy SS for 9 grand. She was still mad at me for several days.

“$37,000 in 1985 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $107,400.41 today, an increase of $70,400.41 over 39 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.77% per year between 1985 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 190.27%.

Just think what you could buy with $107,400.41 today.

And in 1985 you saved the difference of $37,000 minus $9,000 … probably investing that in Coca Cola stock so are worth millions today just on that one transaction.

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[Escape2Bronco]

Compare the torque numbers.

Agreed, that’s why HP isn’t everything. The Lightning had 4.10 rear end and Firestone FireHawks that were pretty wide. It would spin them if I wanted but they were pricey and no reason to waste the rubber.

 

[sajohnson]

Agreed, that’s why HP isn’t everything. The Lightning had 4.10 rear end and Firestone FireHawks that were pretty wide. It would spin them if I wanted but they were pricey and no reason to waste the rubber.

That 4.10 rear is an important factor. Gearing can make a huge difference.

Of course weight is also a consideration.

 

[sajohnson]

“$37,000 in 1985 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $107,400.41 today, an increase of $70,400.41 over 39 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.77% per year between 1985 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 190.27%.

Just think what you could buy with $107,400.41 today.

And in 1985 you saved the difference of $37,000 minus $9,000 … probably investing that in Coca Cola stock so are worth millions today just on that one transaction.

"The average price of a Plymouth Superbird is $281,120." D'OH!
https://www.classic.com/m/plymouth/superbird/

There's an interesting chart there showing sale prices. One sold at a Vegas auction for $1,600,000!

Several sold for over $500,000.

 

[Dude]

"The average price of a Plymouth Superbird is $281,120." D'OH!
https://www.classic.com/m/plymouth/superbird/

There's an interesting chart there showing sale prices. One sold at a Vegas auction for $1,600,000!

Several sold for over $500,000.

That’s true but I saw recently at a Barrett Jackson auction a few Plymouth Superbird vehicles that sold for much less but as that was a few months ago I don’t remember the selling price.

 

[sajohnson]

That’s true but I saw recently at a Barrett Jackson auction a few Plymouth Superbird vehicles that sold for much less but as that was a few months ago I don’t remember the selling price.

No doubt.

The chart at the link above (#35) shows prices all over the place.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

These are all fairly recent. It original paint/top/interior. Car was dealer stock fall of '87 they wanted it gone cause winter was coming.

Nice clean looking car not sure if that's the same color as my 89 or not.

 

[Mark S.]

Did you actually stuff a 460 in that Mustang, or did you buy it that way? Either way, that must've taken a mighty big shoehorn!

 

[Bucko]

“$37,000 in 1985 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $107,400.41 today, an increase of $70,400.41 over 39 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.77% per year between 1985 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 190.27%.

Just think what you could buy with $107,400.41 today.

And in 1985 you saved the difference of $37,000 minus $9,000 … probably investing that in Coca Cola stock so are worth millions today just on that one transaction.

Some of the Superbirds and Daytona's are going well over the million dollar mark, albeit hemi's with a rare option or two.

 

[Bucko]

Maybe my grandson will see a college education from the sale of my 67 Camaro SS.

However, I started a college pre-paid tuition account.

 

[Cursed Bronco]

I've noticed the same thing with the engine bay. If I end up keeping mine for the long run, I am planning to look into a Coyote V8 or at least a beefed up ranger swap. I would like be able to keep the Ford infotainment system and not run a standalone dash.

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

Did you actually stuff a 460 in that Mustang, or did you buy it that way? Either way, that must've taken a mighty big shoehorn!

I did the swap it was an original 2.3 4 cylinder car when i bought it.Believe it or not it still has the original as far as i know 4 cylinder springs front and rear i didn't change them and the original 4 cylinder K-Member.The engine fits pretty nicely IMO and i put the Engine and Transmission in at the same time bolted together. I did take the transmission out one time to change to a different Torque Converter Never Again.The transmission is to close to the firewall see the pictures i posted. If i have to take the transmission out again the engine will be coming out with it at the same time.Here's a couple pictures plugs are easy to change..

 

[Mark S.]

I did the swap it was an original 2.3 4 cylinder car when i bought it.

That is very cool. Quite a project.

 

[69cuda340s]

Nice clean looking car not sure if that's the same color as my 89 or not.

Nice car! Mine is Bright Regatta Blue, color code 7H, its an '88 '89 only color. Yours does look same color

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

Nice car! Mine is Bright Regatta Blue, color code 7H, its an '88 '89 only color. Yours does look same color

Mine is Regatta Blue i'll have to take the Car Cover off to check the Paint Code and see if it's the same as yours.

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