Wayne Carini A-400

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by hardtimes

Not being in the same stratosphere ($) as those who can have such, my curiosity is, what would THIS (Carini) car realistically fetch...as is ?

If you know, what is the 'average' price tag for a restored A400 as was shown in picture of (Carini) car back when it was award winning ?

Lastly, approximately how much to redo this A400 to stock/restored ?

As-Is now, probably in the $25k-30k range. A professionally restored A400 to award-winning status today will fetch or exceed $100k.

Personally I don't feel Carini's car was ever an "award-winning" vehicle but maybe during that era it was. In the 60's, probably $3,500.00+/-. I'm kinda basing that off of my Dad purchasing a restored Deluxe Roadster in 1963 for $2,500.

Just remember that back then (-much like today) not everyone viewed a A400 as a car they wanted to own. Yes, they were considered rare, but the popularity is kinda hit or miss on those cars. For my personal taste, I think they look nice with the top up, however they look odd with the top down. Many share my sentiments, ...and if the top is never going to be let down, a Victoria Coupe is seemingly just as desirable.

[Jeff/Illinois]

I didn't mean to be ----mean--- about the car, it just doesn't 'do' anything for me that's all. Cars have personalities just like people. The way they sit. The way they look. The way they are presented. Two cars of the same make and model and even year can look 'different.' One will outshine the others. This car just doesn't grab my attention like others can or do. The engine mods, the overdrive, the a/c, and such just ain't my Cup 'O Joe.

I too think an A-400 w/ the top down 'ain't' all that attractive. They look 'weird'. A Victoria 'looks' neater if you want that style of A. Again, that's just my opinion. Roadsters look better with the top up. They still look good with the top 'down' but better with it up. Same as 60's convertibles.GM, Ford, Mopar makes no difference.

Joop's car was ten times more attractive than the Carini car in my eye. You could tell by Wayne's knee jerk reaction to his father's old car that he felt the same way.