that runs great, very fast. I know that station wagons are not hot collector items but I was thinking maybe someone would want it for the engine. What would the engine be worth and what would be the best way to advertise it? Or would it be better to just try and sell the whole car as an antique or just sell the motor and scrap the rest? thanks
We have inherited a 1973 Grand Safari station wagon. The body looks like crap but it has a 400 c.i. engine?
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p3200tmz
April 4, 2010 at 12:48 am
Unless the body is TOTALLY rotted out, sell it to someone that will appreciate and restore it. Just because you don’t feel like theres no collectors market for wagons doesnt mean that matches reality.
dougrosedougrose
April 4, 2010 at 1:25 am
some of these engines go for about 700 dollars
Sophie B
April 4, 2010 at 2:14 am
Wagons are always hot…Use for parts chasers, lower stock drag classes, fill the back full of speakers and cruise……
I would sell the whole car….
You should also realize that the 400 in a Safari is an economy engine, probably regular gas, 2 barrel carb, and single exhaust ….not the same as the 335 hp gto engine with three deuces , high lift cam and dual exhaust…..
Alex
April 4, 2010 at 2:30 am
The 73 Grand Safari was available with a 400 c.i. Pontiac that is decently popular with the Pontiac Performance Guys.
The condition of the engine/vehicle will mostly determine what you can sell it for, and also how many times it has been rebuilt. Most cores I’ve come across sell for anywhere from $300 and up. Freshly rebuilt, this engine can bring in about $1100 or more.
As for advertising, make sure you list the vehicle’s Year/Make/Model/Condition, the engine’s condition, and list it as a Pontiac 400 c.i. engine.