The value depends on the 5% of the car that was not restored...sometimes people leave the hardest parts for last...so if the 5% sticks out like a sore thumb, that can hurt value considerably.
Anyway, just as a ballpark, a very nice, very clean complete and running '67 Skylark convert should bring $6-7,500 dollars. I'd expect a real show car (flawless) to bring $10,000.
In any event, anything you can do to make the car LOOK better is worth more time and effort than getting it to RUN better. Spring and summer prices tend to raise value about 10%, and I expect the smaller 60s convertibles to continue to go up in value along with the market, so there's no need to sell right now if you don't have to. Best thing would be to finish that 5% if it's not too expensive. Good luck.
My brother-in-law is selling his 1969 Chevy Malibu for $3000. It has a 350 engine with automatic on floor, nice paint job, some rust, fair interior, runs good, drove on freeway 30 miles, no overheating. My son wants to buy it...does this sound like a decent price?
It sounds, from your description, quite overpriced, to be honest, for what is essentially a #4 car. If it's a hardtop coupe, they are worth more than the 2 or 4 door sedans. Given that it has rust (and is that automatic floor shift a standard item or a modification?),it seems to me that $1,000-1,500 should be plenty for this car no matter what the body style (unless it's a convertible, then it's worth $3,000, yes).
As our family car for many years, my father bought a 1963 Buick Riviera - the first year for this model of car. Options were plentiful: power antenna/ windows/ driver's seat, factory air, WonderBar AM radio, leather. Very nice looking car - styling is well ahead of its time. This particular car was put out of commission in the late 70's, and has been garaged since (a LONG time)... the tires have dry rotted, and the engine would need to be fully rebuilt and restored. The muffler system is complex - with extensive piping, two mufflers and a connecting resonator.
I've debated investing the money to fix up this car... I know it definitely has collector's potential, but parts for this car are rare and relatively expensive.
So my questions are:
What is the car currently worth (body condition is actually good considering age of car - very little rust damage - rear bumper is damaged and would need to be straighted/rechromed. Leather is very mildewy at this age. All accessories currently function.
If the car is restored to a presentable/driveable state (but not necessarily show car state) - what is the value potential? I would like to make it to be an attractive daily driver - I want to keep everything as original as possible, but I also want am more interested in making it a comfortable daily driver - as opposed to show car authenticity. (On the condition scale - I would currently call it a #5, and my goal is to make it a #2).
There's also a non-monetary value tied which no one can assess but myself... as I said, this was our family car for many years, so there were ALOT of memories from this car. It's styling is so unusual, and the memories are so plentiful, that this is why I've been considering restoring - even if I lose a little money on it.
Finally - what are some alternatives in financing such a venture of fixing up this car? I could collect the cash, but I would rather finance some of the money to pull it off and stretch the dollars over time. Since so much work has to be done in so many different areas of the car, I want to keep a tight tab on the money being put into it - and I will likely have to deal with many different shoppers (unless I can get one restorer to handle most all the arrangements).
Thanks in advance for any comments/suggestions....
I have a 79 Camaro with a 350 V8 in it. The car is in great shape, no rust, garage kept. I have owned it for 13 years. I bought from a neighbor who was the original owner. The AC even works!
Does anyone have any idea what it might be worth. Someone offered me $6000 for it 5 years ago.
It has 105,000 on it. Interior was totally redone in 1991. Looks like I redid the interior just yesterday.
It's a bit difficult to price a car accurately without seeing it, but presuming it's a clean daily driver with a few flaws (not a show car I mean), somewhere in the $6-7,000 range seems to be where it would actually sell. The original mileage could add some extra value, but you'll have to be able to prove it with documentation of some sort. A car of oustanding quality, nearly flawless, could bring $10,000, but this would have to be exceptional.
My parents had a 1974 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, 2-dr, Fire Engine red, white vinyl top, loaded, everything worked, 70,000 miles, (former aunt's car, took it to dealer for any little problem), it looked like it belonged in the dealers showroom. They sold it before leaving california,did not tell me before selling it...sold to a mechanic who told them "this car will be an expensive upkeep if you keep it" sold to him for $750.00. Was this a very low price or did he want a valuable car?
Yes, sem, it was a low price, but the car isn't really valuable and it's hard to sell one for a good price...but certainly your folks should have gotten $2,500-3,000 for it. Maybe they just didn't want the hassle of selling it, because it's often true that an inexpensive car is harder to sell than a valuable one. I myself wouldn't give $2,500 for it because it doesn't fit so well in the modern world, but I would have offered more than $750---cheapskate mechanic (or maybe he knew something?)
I will be selling my 1980 Vette and would like to know what the value would be. It is white w/blue leather. Has 47000 miles. A New England car which has never seen snow or salt. Only used in the summer and always garaged or stored. My own staff of 4 mechanics has kept it in top shape. Inside looks great. No cracks in anything or fading. Just can't use it anymore with 2 kids and their busy schedules.
Can you give me a price range on a 1966 Alfa Duetto. That was the first year of the 2 seater, round back design that replaced the Giulietta/Giulia series. It has new Webers and sound body with no rust. Good but not concours condition. Thanks.
Nice car the Duetto, and a bit undervalued, I think...you can find pretty nice ones for around $9-10,000, and daily drivers for less...probably a decent car would run 7-8,500.
You have to be careful not to buy any junk....Alfas are great cars and can be made to be very reliably, but if you have to play catch-up on a beater, it will be very expensive.
My Alfa is totally trouble-free and a lot of fun for not much money...and always gets admiring glances.
We have a '67 Mustang (in good condition, but not fully restored), and are shopping around for insurance. Which national companies are offering competitive rates for full coverage?
On older cars like this, which are collectible but not extremely valuable, just about any company you can name will insure the car, but many will require a written appraisal to accompany your policy. Generally, I would not expect any special rates or hindrances or restrictions to apply on a '67 Mustang. It would be treated just like any other car, except the company might want an assessment of its current market value, should the car be lost to damage or theft. Expect to pay about $85-150 for an appraisal with photos. If you are in the SF Bay Area I can refer you.
I have a 1972 Corvette Stingray convertible with 70k original miles, Ontario Orange, Saddle Brown leather interior, and both tops in very good condition. The car has a second coat of paint, same color, done with quality in 1986. car rides very solidly. i'm third owner. Any idea of its value and how to go about selling it?
It's value would depend heavily on the type of engine, whether the engine # matches the chassis, and also on options like a/c and hardtop. Also, any modifications, or after-factory add-ons will affect value. So you'll need to post all that info for even a ballpark figure.
Hi, I have a #5 Merc Custom 4dr Sedan PS original 312 2 spd auto w/ rare original rear AC, floor pan is rusted through. What could I sell this for or what could I expect for it if I brought it up to a #3- ? Thanks
It would need alot of work, I guess I just like the body style (one of the better looking 4dr cars I've seen, as 4dr's go) I'm on a budget and can do alot of the work myself but it would be an amateur resto. Car needs: Windshield $200 2 side windows 2 tail light lenses 2 headlight bezels? or rings interior except door panels, could live w/ those trunk seal 2 chrome trim strips rekeyed chrome AC vent
Would this be a better parts car? I've been told I could get $1000 or so for the complete AC unit. I called a few junkyards specializing in 49-56 Mercs to try to price the one missing chrome vent for the AC vents in the headliner and they have not seen a car w/ AC. Do you know how to find out how many are still out there in shows or whatever? I read that only 11% of 56's had AC roughly 40,000? Do you think this could ever be of special interest, since I don't read much in these posts about Mercs being classics. Appreciate you opinion.
Yeah, sounds like a parts car to me. Four-door sedans are simply not worth restoring when they are #5s---better to use it as a parts car for a convertible or coupe, which are rarer and more valuable.
The a/c unit probably is valuable, but $1,000 sounds awfully high...maybe some guy with a show quality convert might spring for that, but you'll have a heck of a time finding him.
As for rarity, it's the a/c that's rare, not the whole car...the only time rarity really counts for a lot is when the body style or model itself is rare, or the engine /trans option is rare. Rarity in accessories might only interest a few dedicated buyers, but not the market in general.
What's a 1954 2 door Pontiac Chieftain worth? It has all kinds of Chrome and a cool hood ornament. It has been repainted, but the interior is in very good condition, everything inside the car and the engine is original. It starts great, has ever since my grandpa bought it new. I have always thought this car was awesome, but it's probably not worth very much.
The neighbor just picked this up for te proverbial song. I'd call it a solid 3 - recent repaint and all the mechanical things are either just redone or in great shape anyway. Got a ballpark figure on htat one?
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The Pontiac value would depend a lot on whether it's a two-door post or a two-door hardtop...figure $2,500 for a post and double for a hardtop in daily driver condition.
In a 1973 Mustang, only the convertibles or Mach I are worth anything substantial--the others are really just used cars, so would be priced as an ordinary, decent-running old car...for a #3 maybe $2,200-3,000 would be fair I think.
I don't have pictures of it available right now, but I have owned and garaged the following for fifteen years:
1968 Chevelle SS396 convertible. California desert car (no rust at all) 68,000 original miles (no rollover) 325-hp 386 engine (original engine) T-400 automatic transmission New repro convertible top from Chevelle Classics. Unpowered windows, unpowered top Never damaged by accident or otherwise. Originally green, but repainted in red with proper GM-reproduction paint and SS stripes. Interior side-panels are gutted, although furniture is in good condition (Except it's green; Yuk!) Original steel factory wheels with SS396 hubcaps.
I bought it from the original owner, the widow of an Air Force officer. She kept a stunning maintenance record inside the owner's manual with mechanics signatures from everything that had been worked on since she bought it (new fan belts, oil changes, etc.) She always had maintenance performed at the dealer. The original build sheet and dealer's window sticker are in the glove compartment. Build sheet was found under the rear seat, and is slightly stained from some unidentifiable goop. Probably some milkshake drippings, it looks like.
Should I change this car back to the original green? I repainted it because I felt at the time that convertibles should be red.
I know that only 2,400 or so 1968 SS396 convertibles were built. I have seen only one other like mine since, but it was a 1969 model. I've driven it to a few 'Friday nite burger joint cruises' in my area and always get a few Chevy guys running over. They all seem to love it, after they get over the nausea of seeing a red car with a green interior.
Anyone have an idea of how much this car may be worth?
Never asked what you think this one might be worth, since I'm not selling right now. Bought the car in 1989 with 105,000 original miles-now has 130,000. Have all service records including the original dealer bill of sale, factory invoice, initial dealer prep receipt, and complete history since. The car is tight, and was obviously pampered from the start. All the windows and related hardware work perfectly-unusual for those hardtops from that era. Original headliner is perfect. Patched up the original leather interior with custom dyed leather to match original. Replace carpet to match original with correct materials. Also painted dash and interior window sills. Had the hydramatic checked out-new seals, etc. The engine is the original 287 V8, with the rare power-pak option-4barrel-rated at 200HP. Engine runs like a fine watch-still has all the original electricals-including the DAMN generator! A local tractor shop has rebuilt THAT one twice. The only detraction from the car is the paint job-Oh it looks fine unless you get real close-and picky-someone did a tape job-this car really deserved a better paint job than that. Value of these Pontiacs is much less than for Chev Belairs. The car is a solid #2. Incredibly, the original glass windshield washer reservoir is still intact-and the washers even work.I fixed the vacuum wipers myself and detailed all the underhood stuff. The original chrome, glass and stainless is in excellent shape, down to the rear skirts, which stay in the garage. It's a fun driver, except for the steering. Kicdown that hydramtic and cut in the other 2barrels, and its 50's all over again. Anyway, there aren't nearly as many of these around as Chevs-but the demand isn't there either. Whadya think?
You're right, it's a question of popularity, and the Pontiacs of that era don't attract as many buyers as Chevys or as the later "muscle" Pontiacs do.
The car sounds more like a high #3 than a 2 because of the paint (a #2 car is supposed to be quite outstanding, so you'll have to judge), but just throwing out a reasonable number I'd say around $7-8,000 is where it would actually sell in today's market.
I would like to know how much a 1975 BMW 520 Sedan might be worth and what would make it valuable? I know an older lady who would like to sell it but I have no reference to judge its value. Could anyone help me with this? Who might be interested in buying such car?
The 1975 BMW which you refer to is, I presume, a 530 4-door sedan.
These cars, while nice touring sedans and quite usable on modern roads, have no collecter car value and aren't likely to. However, they do have value as used cars.
I would say a very nice one should bring anywhere from $2,500-$3,500. You could ask for more, but really, if you want to sell it in any reasonable time, this is about the current market value, where the 'action' is so to speak.
The best way to sell this car is NOT through any specialty or collector car publiction, but through a major metro newspaper classifieds. There are always people looking to try out a BMW or Mercedes for cheap (and often living to regret it, but that's another story, and in this case, the car sounds relatively problem-free).
The value of a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe should be about $3,500-4,000 in nice condition. Again, this price presumes the owner is serious about selling it and doesn't want to sit on it for a year and show it to 100 people. The higher the price, the fewer the buyers, naturally.
As with the car in the last post, these are not collector automobiles, but can be very nice highway cars that might appeal to someone who wants a lot of used car for the money.
I need help determining the worth of a 66 ford mustang 2dr hardtop! automatic tranny and in fair shape. It neds paint job and interior dollup but is still solid.Can you help me get a selling price?
I might be able to give you a ballpark # but it is only ballpark...for one thing, I don't know if it's a six or eight, how original the car is, and how complete it is...but figure roughly around $3,000 as an asking price, because you can buy a nice one for $7-8,000, and paint and interior work alone will run $3,000 easy. But again, without seeing it, it's a bit hard to say. My impression of your description is that it is kinda rough.
I saw a used GTO today on a dealer lot and it seemed to me to be overpriced, but I'm sure I'm out of toouch with what passes for the market these days. It was a '70 GTO coupe, 400ci/350 HP (claimed), Ram Air (I i assume), 4 speed. Body looked very straight, seemed to be new paint (makes sense because it was for sale on a lot connected to a body shop). Interior showed some wear, but was functional. Aftermarket guage addition and stereo. Didn't see the engine, but claimed to be mechanically good. Not a show car in this condition, but has potential. Probably a #3, maybe closer to a 2 for the body.
Asking price was $18,900. Is this in the ballpark for this kind of car?
(I also posted in a smaller topic before I found this one. Sorry for clogging up the works)
Even in superb #2 condition and with authentic Ram Air IV this car would be worth around $14,000...as it is, it seems seriously overpriced, and you could probably pick one up for $10,000 if you shopped around. It is not a particularly rare car (32, 737 made in 1970), and a bit late in the GTO heritage to be a highly sought after collectible. If it were a 1970 Judge it would be right on the money. I think the seller will be buying that car a birthday cake every year unless he lowers the price substantially.
I'm looking for a web site that has values on Ferrari's, Aston Martins, Rolls Royce, and other exotic collectable cars. Would appreciate any info that anyone can proivde.
Hi, I am the second owner of a 1970 Datsun Z with 120,000 miles...It has a rebuilt trans and new clutch and runs great....It is a California car and never has been hit...It has the street legal webers on it and I still have the original carbs for the purist....Any idea what this is worth?
please give me the value of a '69 xr7 cougar, v8, in very good condition. it has the original paint and looks to have everything original in it.i believe it has 107,000 miles on it.
You'll need to give me more information...is it a coupe or convertible? Is it an Eliminator? Also, check with Topic 5 in this conference and tell me tha approximate condition from 1-5...
here's more info on the '69 cougar. condition is a #3, it is a coupe and i don't think it is an eliminator please tell me how to tell and the price difference if it is or isn't.
i dont really know that much about the car, the only thing that i can tell you is that it has about 80, 000 miles. it is the original engine but i dont know what type. its is a coupe not a convertable. there isnt any rust it looks brand new. i believe that the interior has the right material for the seats. i was just wondering if i could get an estimate. Thanx
My neighbor has a 57 tr3 small mouth for sale. I have done a little research on the vehicle and know that there was a grill change around this date. As far as I can tell the car is a #3 restoration job. He is asking $3,000.00 for the car. Is this a good price? And is there any difference in value for the small vs. the large grilled front?
On the '63 Porsche coupe...if it is a B Coupe, very nice shape, all correct, it should SELL at around $14K-17K...you MUST deduct at least $3,000 for a wrong engine (not easy to spot, and many ARE wrong--often a Porsche 912 engine is used, which looks almost identical, so you must check the numbers on the engine before buying the car)...if the color is wrong, that's another serious deduction of a couple thousand dollars.
A "C" coupe will sell for a bit more, perhaps another 10%, and the usual deductions apply as well.
So what I'm saying here is that you can buy a perfectly lovely 356 Porsche coupe that might be totally incorrect and worth half of a "real" one...so do consult with a knowledgable person before signing the check!
69 COUGAR--
A solid #3 '69 Cougar coupe would probably sell for around $4,500-5,000...it is not a high demand car right now (they made around 90,000 of them that year, including both basic Cougar and XR-7, so they aren't rare) and does not command a high price, but there is some interest if the prices are right. The only Cougars of this era that are peaking collectors' interest is the '67 KR-7G (Gurney), the 67-68 GT390 and the 69-70 Eliminator, which had ram-air hood scoop, blacked out grille, front and rear spoilers, and other options as well. There was also, I believe, a 351 performance package and a honkin' 429 V-8 as well, and these powertrain options would make the car worth more, so if your car has these, let me know.
TR3, TR3A,--yes, there was a grille change in 1957 but there is essentially no difference in price between a TR3 and a TR3A, even though the TR3 is rarer. The TR3B however, is more valuable.
$3,000 seems like a very fair price....I've seen basket cases sell for that. Keep in mind, though, that this is a difficult car to restore really nicely, since it is devilishly difficult to get all the parts bolted and lined up once you've taken the car apart. I like the old TRs, even though they really are brutal "crates"--the looks alone are "classic" british sports car...but really, it's a Sunday summer car, and a very agricultural machine at best...it'd be tough to have it as a daily driver, unlike the 356 Porsche (see above) which can be put into practical daily use.
Good luck everyone with your searches/purchases etc. Bargain hard and keep your eyes open!
Hi Mr. Shiftright, I've been looking at 2dr HT to go w/ my parts car, in the event I don't sell her (No check yet). I've looked around on the web and Hemmings and I came across a few. I went to Tucson to look at a 55 not too great, went to Phoenix this weekend to look at a 56' Merc Custom just like mine but 2dr HT. Has no power anything but the guy who bought it from orig owner at estate sale has put new exhaust, brake system, cooling system (recored orig rad. $288, water pump, hoses) and this car has a couple features mine does not so I could put the PS pump in it from mine. Maybe someday the AT and AC. The car would be a 3- in my opinion except it has bondo in the rear lower quarter and in the rockers, does this mean the car can never be valued at a three? The body work looks like it was done fairly prof. because you can't even tell unless you use a magnet. I used a refrig magnet the flimsy advertising kind that isn't too strong. But it would not stick, so should I look at it just as if the bondo was not there and it was rusty? It is not massive bondo and looks to be holding well. It must have been done in the 60s or 70s because he said the car was sitting since 74. Radio and clock don't work. But all lights, wipers, blower, aftermarket AC blows but not cool. We went for a drive on the freeway and the city streets. WOW was that something. How do I place a value on this car. In VMR avg. of 3 and 4 value w/ deductions is $3630, the 3 1/2 price in the "wish book" is $5100. The avg of the 2 is $4350. You can see the car in www.traderonline.com under collector-mercury. My car can be seen at: http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/show/2797/ I'm looking more for a driver more than a show car. Tell me what you think.
I think your research is fine, but I'd try to get the car at the $3600 number rather than the $5100 price, which is starting to push it. Cars of this era are worth more with the options, so that's a big factor. The more gadgets you can hang on it, the better your chances of keeping your investment intact. I think for the PS you need to change the box and steering rods as well as the pump of course, as PS and normal steering use different ratios and geometry--if you just add the pump and box to your steering it may end up being way too fast on a turn.
I would like help in determining what a fair market value is for my 79 Cadallic Sedan Deville. Options are: 60k miles, air, leather, power brakes & windows, am/fm stereo and vehicle has never been driven in the snow. Any advise would be appreciated. Crystal Davis, Syracuse NY
1969 corvette convert all org,big block,411,hd rear,side exhaust,4 speed,power brakes[u need them].hard top.one of only a few 427 435 block heater cars. 2 problems with orginally of car.has wrong factory gm color,& has L 88 clone motor with hood & induction as well.car is in better than #2 cond. acually runs better than a real L88.[tecnolagy is a beatyful thing].whats a top # for this type of car?
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The value depends on the 5% of the car that was not restored...sometimes people leave the hardest parts for last...so if the 5% sticks out like a sore thumb, that can hurt value considerably.
Anyway, just as a ballpark, a very nice, very clean complete and running '67 Skylark convert should bring $6-7,500 dollars. I'd expect a real show car (flawless) to bring $10,000.
In any event, anything you can do to make the car LOOK better is worth more time and effort than getting it to RUN better. Spring and summer prices tend to raise value about 10%, and I expect the smaller 60s convertibles to continue to go up in value along with the market, so there's no need to sell right now if you don't have to. Best thing would be to finish that 5% if it's not too expensive. Good luck.
for $3000. It has a 350 engine with automatic on floor, nice paint job, some rust, fair interior, runs good, drove on freeway 30 miles, no overheating. My son wants to buy it...does this sound like a decent price?
It sounds, from your description, quite overpriced, to be honest, for what is essentially a #4 car. If it's a hardtop coupe, they are worth more than the 2 or 4 door sedans. Given that it has rust (and is that automatic floor shift a standard item or a modification?),it seems to me that $1,000-1,500 should be plenty for this car no matter what the body style (unless it's a convertible, then it's worth $3,000, yes).
I've debated investing the money to fix up this car... I know it definitely has collector's potential, but parts for this car are rare and relatively expensive.
So my questions are:
What is the car currently worth (body condition is actually good considering age of car - very little rust damage - rear bumper is damaged and would need to be straighted/rechromed. Leather is very mildewy at this age. All accessories currently function.
If the car is restored to a presentable/driveable state (but not necessarily show car state) - what is the value potential? I would like to make it to be an attractive daily driver - I want to keep everything as original as possible, but I also want am more interested in making it a comfortable daily driver - as opposed to show car authenticity. (On the condition scale - I would currently call it a #5, and my goal is to make it a #2).
There's also a non-monetary value tied which no one can assess but myself... as I said, this was our family car for many years, so there were ALOT of memories from this car. It's styling is so unusual, and the memories are so plentiful, that this is why I've been considering restoring - even if I lose a little money on it.
Finally - what are some alternatives in financing such a venture of fixing up this car? I could collect the cash, but I would rather finance some of the money to pull it off and stretch the dollars over time. Since so much work has to be done in so many different areas of the car, I want to keep a tight tab on the money being put into it - and I will likely have to deal with many different shoppers (unless I can get one restorer to handle most all the arrangements).
Thanks in advance for any comments/suggestions....
Does anyone have any idea what it might be worth. Someone offered me $6000 for it 5 years ago.
It has 105,000 on it. Interior was totally redone in 1991. Looks like I redid the interior just yesterday.
$6,000 was and still is a very generous offer, and you could sell it at that price with no regrets whatsoever...
I am interested in selling it, and want to know what a fair market price would be for it.
Please write so I can offer it for sale at a fair price.
It's a bit difficult to price a car accurately without seeing it, but presuming it's a clean daily driver with a few flaws (not a show car I mean), somewhere in the $6-7,000 range seems to be where it would actually sell. The original mileage could add some extra value, but you'll have to be able to prove it with documentation of some sort. A car of oustanding quality, nearly flawless, could bring $10,000, but this would have to be exceptional.
everything worked, 70,000 miles, (former aunt's car, took it to dealer for any little problem),
it looked like it belonged in the dealers showroom. They sold it before leaving california,did not tell me before selling it...sold to a mechanic who told them "this car will be an expensive upkeep if you keep it" sold to him for $750.00. Was this a very low price or
did he want a valuable car?
Thanks
You have to be careful not to buy any junk....Alfas are great cars and can be made to be very reliably, but if you have to play catch-up on a beater, it will be very expensive.
My Alfa is totally trouble-free and a lot of fun for not much money...and always gets admiring glances.
Yes, watch out for rust!
It's value would depend heavily on the type of engine, whether the engine # matches the chassis, and also on options like a/c and hardtop. Also, any modifications, or after-factory add-ons will affect value. So you'll need to post all that info for even a ballpark figure.
312 2 spd auto w/ rare original rear AC, floor pan is rusted through. What could I sell this for or what could I expect for it if I brought it up to a #3- ? Thanks
Car needs:
Windshield $200
2 side windows
2 tail light lenses
2 headlight bezels? or rings
interior except door panels, could live w/ those
trunk seal
2 chrome trim strips
rekeyed
chrome AC vent
Would this be a better parts car? I've been told I could get $1000 or so for the complete AC unit. I called a few junkyards specializing in 49-56 Mercs to try to price the one missing chrome vent for the AC vents in the headliner and they have not seen a car w/ AC. Do you know how to find out how many are still out there in shows or whatever? I read that only 11% of 56's had AC roughly 40,000? Do you think this could ever be of special interest, since I don't read much in these posts about Mercs being classics. Appreciate you opinion.
Yeah, sounds like a parts car to me. Four-door sedans are simply not worth restoring when they are #5s---better to use it as a parts car for a convertible or coupe, which are rarer and more valuable.
The a/c unit probably is valuable, but $1,000 sounds awfully high...maybe some guy with a show quality convert might spring for that, but you'll have a heck of a time finding him.
As for rarity, it's the a/c that's rare, not the whole car...the only time rarity really counts for a lot is when the body style or model itself is rare, or the engine /trans option is rare. Rarity in accessories might only interest a few dedicated buyers, but not the market in general.
good luck with your project...keep us informed!
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In a 1973 Mustang, only the convertibles or Mach I are worth anything substantial--the others are really just used cars, so would be priced as an ordinary, decent-running old car...for a #3 maybe $2,200-3,000 would be fair I think.
1968 Chevelle SS396 convertible.
California desert car (no rust at all)
68,000 original miles (no rollover)
325-hp 386 engine (original engine)
T-400 automatic transmission
New repro convertible top from Chevelle Classics.
Unpowered windows, unpowered top
Never damaged by accident or otherwise.
Originally green, but repainted in red with proper GM-reproduction paint and SS stripes.
Interior side-panels are gutted, although furniture is in good condition (Except it's green; Yuk!)
Original steel factory wheels with SS396 hubcaps.
I bought it from the original owner, the widow of an Air Force officer. She kept a stunning maintenance record inside the owner's manual with mechanics signatures from everything that had been worked on since she bought it (new fan belts, oil changes, etc.) She always had maintenance performed at the dealer. The original build sheet and dealer's window sticker are in the glove compartment. Build sheet was found under the rear seat, and is slightly stained from some unidentifiable goop. Probably some milkshake drippings, it looks like.
Should I change this car back to the original green? I repainted it because I felt at the time that convertibles should be red.
I know that only 2,400 or so 1968 SS396 convertibles were built. I have seen only one other like mine since, but it was a 1969 model. I've driven it to a few 'Friday nite burger joint cruises' in my area and always get a few Chevy guys running over. They all seem to love it, after they get over the nausea of seeing a red car with a green interior.
Anyone have an idea of how much this car may be worth?
Any questions?
The car sounds more like a high #3 than a 2 because of the paint (a #2 car is supposed to be quite outstanding, so you'll have to judge), but just throwing out a reasonable number I'd say around $7-8,000 is where it would actually sell in today's market.
I would like to know how much a 1975 BMW 520 Sedan might be worth and what would make it valuable? I know an older lady who would like to sell it but I have no reference to judge its value. Could anyone help me with this? Who might be interested in buying such car?
Thank you for you very much!
Vida
Hi.
The 1975 BMW which you refer to is, I presume, a 530 4-door sedan.
These cars, while nice touring sedans and quite usable on modern roads, have no collecter car value and aren't likely to. However, they do have value as used cars.
I would say a very nice one should bring anywhere from $2,500-$3,500. You could ask for more, but really, if you want to sell it in any reasonable time, this is about the current market value, where the 'action' is so to speak.
The best way to sell this car is NOT through any specialty or collector car publiction, but through a major metro newspaper classifieds. There are always people looking to try out a BMW or Mercedes for cheap (and often living to regret it, but that's another story, and in this case, the car sounds relatively problem-free).
Good luck!
Your Host
The value of a 1985 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe should be about $3,500-4,000 in nice condition.
Again, this price presumes the owner is serious about selling it and doesn't want to sit on it for a year and show it to 100 people. The higher the price, the fewer the buyers, naturally.
As with the car in the last post, these are not collector automobiles, but can be very nice highway cars that might appeal to someone who wants a lot of used car for the money.
good luck
Your Host
(claimed), Ram Air (I i assume), 4 speed. Body
looked very straight, seemed to be new paint (makes
sense because it was for sale on a lot connected
to a body shop). Interior showed some wear, but
was functional. Aftermarket guage addition and
stereo. Didn't see the engine, but claimed to be
mechanically good. Not a show car in this condition, but has potential. Probably a #3, maybe closer to a 2 for the body.
Asking price was $18,900. Is this in the ballpark for this kind of car?
(I also posted in a smaller topic before I found this one. Sorry for clogging up the works)
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I am the second owner of a 1970 Datsun Z with 120,000 miles...It has a rebuilt trans and new clutch and runs great....It is a California car and never has been hit...It has the street legal webers on it and I still have the original carbs for the purist....Any idea what this is worth?
Thanks,
Menjou@juno.com
You'll need to give me more information...is it a coupe or convertible? Is it an Eliminator? Also, check with Topic 5 in this conference and tell me tha approximate condition from 1-5...
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Here's the link to the condition index
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Even an approximate value of a '63 Porsche is not possible without considerably more information.
I would need to know:
Coupe or convertible?
Model B or C?
Which engine, 1600C or SC
Is the color authentic for the year?
What is the engine # or are you certain it is the right engine for the car?
Does it have the correct interior, that is, the right material for the seats (leather) and the carpeting (german weave, not american replacement)
Does the bellypan have rust or deformation?
These factors will affect the value estimate enormously on this car, depending...if everything is wrong, it can be 25% of normal value.
Host
a #3, it is a coupe and i don't think it is an
eliminator please tell me how to tell and the
price difference if it is or isn't.
i dont really know that much about the car, the only thing that i can tell you is that it has about 80, 000 miles. it is the original engine but i dont know what type. its is a coupe not a convertable. there isnt any rust it looks brand new. i believe that the interior has the right material for the seats. i was just wondering if i could get an estimate. Thanx
thank you,
batgirl
On the '63 Porsche coupe...if it is a B Coupe, very nice shape, all correct, it should SELL at around $14K-17K...you MUST deduct at least $3,000 for a wrong engine (not easy to spot, and many ARE wrong--often a Porsche 912 engine is used, which looks almost identical, so you must check the numbers on the engine before buying the car)...if the color is wrong, that's another serious deduction of a couple thousand dollars.
A "C" coupe will sell for a bit more, perhaps another 10%, and the usual deductions apply as well.
So what I'm saying here is that you can buy a perfectly lovely 356 Porsche coupe that might be totally incorrect and worth half of a "real" one...so do consult with a knowledgable person before signing the check!
69 COUGAR--
A solid #3 '69 Cougar coupe would probably sell for around $4,500-5,000...it is not a high demand car right now (they made around 90,000 of them that year, including both basic Cougar and XR-7, so they aren't rare) and does not command a high price, but there is some interest if the prices are right. The only Cougars of this era that are peaking collectors' interest is the '67 KR-7G (Gurney), the 67-68 GT390 and the 69-70 Eliminator, which had ram-air hood scoop, blacked out grille, front and rear spoilers, and other options as well. There was also, I believe, a 351 performance package and a honkin' 429 V-8 as well, and these powertrain options would make the car worth more, so if your car has these, let me know.
TR3, TR3A,--yes, there was a grille change in 1957 but there is essentially no difference in price between a TR3 and a TR3A, even though the TR3 is rarer. The TR3B however, is more valuable.
$3,000 seems like a very fair price....I've seen basket cases sell for that. Keep in mind, though, that this is a difficult car to restore really nicely, since it is devilishly difficult to get all the parts bolted and lined up once you've taken the car apart. I like the old TRs, even though they really are brutal "crates"--the looks alone are "classic" british sports car...but really, it's a Sunday summer car, and a very agricultural machine at best...it'd be tough to have it as a daily driver, unlike the 356 Porsche (see above) which can be put into practical daily use.
Good luck everyone with your searches/purchases etc. Bargain hard and keep your eyes open!
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My car can be seen at:
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/show/2797/
I'm looking more for a driver more than a show car. Tell me what you think.
I think your research is fine, but I'd try to get the car at the $3600 number rather than the $5100 price, which is starting to push it. Cars of this era are worth more with the options, so that's a big factor. The more gadgets you can hang on it, the better your chances of keeping your investment intact. I think for the PS you need to change the box and steering rods as well as the pump of course, as PS and normal steering use different ratios and geometry--if you just add the pump and box to your steering it may end up being way too fast on a turn.