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Which is the better investment – a 1963 thru ‘70 Chevy truck or a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am?
I currently own a ‘79 Trans Am. It is a solid rust-free car with numerous options and nice paint, but it’s in need of a new engine (rod knock). I’ve been considering selling it off and buying a classic Chevrolet Pickup from 1963 to 1970 (i’m aware the body style changed from ‘63- ‘66 to ‘67-’70, but I like both styles).
I know the history of the Firebird, it would be a fairly easy restoration if I could find the time and money, but I could combine two hobbies of mine if I swapped it for a older pickup because in addition to a love of classic vehicles, I’m an avid ATV rider and it would be kinda neat to have an old truck to haul my quad.
BUT – would I wind up regretting a move like that? It seems like the value of Trans Am’s jumped up quite a bit, and classic cars in general seem to outvalue classic trucks. Any opinions?
the truck would be a better investment ,because trucks always out sales cars,especially in an older model,the firebird is a nice car and so is the trans-am,but it wont out sale a nice truck,i had an old 66 Chevy truck that i had re-stored a few years ago,and just didn’t drive it no more ,i sold it on e-bay ,for 24 k not to bad for an old Chevy truck,but they will out sale a car any day ,especially a Chevy or a ford,people like old trucks,always have and always will,the nicer the better they sale,good luck with it.
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