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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!
Host
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.