accurate value of 1989 GTA T/A convert????
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accurate value of 1989 GTA T/A convert????
Hey all, I own a 1992 firebird convert., but I have always wanted the more rare, 89 GTA T/A convert. I found one available recently, and I am not sure how to accurately gage the value of this particular car. There are no real price guides as far as I know on this model convert. It is in clean shape with 112000 miles on it. Needs some minor cosmetics, such as seat repairs, and a new window for the top. Runs good and looks good. How can I tell if it is a real GTA?? What do you think a good price would be to pay for this car??????? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!! Rob
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Car: 88 iroc convert/87 formula/91 Z28
Engine: tpi 305/305 carb/305 tpi
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Hawks has an 89 GTA 350 car for $8000. Go to that site and check it out. Seems worth it to me and comes with 17'' wheels.
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Officially, they aren't worth anything because they aren't factory convertables. Only the 91/92 F-body verts are official.
But it IS rare, I've yet to see a convertable GTA in person. If its nice, and its a nice conversion then I'd say its worth a bit. Considering how few there really are out there.
But it IS rare, I've yet to see a convertable GTA in person. If its nice, and its a nice conversion then I'd say its worth a bit. Considering how few there really are out there.
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Start off with 89 Iroc convertible, and go from there. You are going to have to decide what the car is worth beyond that. Usually the GTA's fetch a few more bucks than the Iroc's do, and then of course everyone that has a pre-91 GTA or TA vert thinks its a gold mine. I paid a little more than what I felt was reasonable for mine, but way below what the guy was asking.
You should get a look at the RPO list in the console, to see what the car really is.
You should get a look at the RPO list in the console, to see what the car really is.
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I've done alotta looking as the owner of a 1989 350 TPI Formula... There are certainly GTAs and they are 'factory done as specified by the ASC sheets in the Stickies here.
I forget the total but with the 350 TPI, some 50 or so made in 1989. Of all ASC converts, I think the number is 400 to 500...can't recall specifically.
I paid $8,600 after talking down the seller. In good shape, close to $10,000 is about right. Compare to a 1984/85 factory Eldorado drop top... The price range can be higher there just because of Eldo's status and history.
Where I live, the luxury ones list higher then 80s sport cars. the GNX Buick or Aniiversary 89 Bird are two exceptions that may well list higher. The GN being a 1987 model
Bill
I've done alotta looking as the owner of a 1989 350 TPI Formula... There are certainly GTAs and they are 'factory done as specified by the ASC sheets in the Stickies here.
I forget the total but with the 350 TPI, some 50 or so made in 1989. Of all ASC converts, I think the number is 400 to 500...can't recall specifically.
I paid $8,600 after talking down the seller. In good shape, close to $10,000 is about right. Compare to a 1984/85 factory Eldorado drop top... The price range can be higher there just because of Eldo's status and history.
Where I live, the luxury ones list higher then 80s sport cars. the GNX Buick or Aniiversary 89 Bird are two exceptions that may well list higher. The GN being a 1987 model
Bill
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