1957 Chevy Bel-Air
I have a 1957 Chevy Bel-Air 2 door post hardtop that was my parents that I'm wanting to sell. What are the best ways to go about this as to not get screwed.. It has been completely restored
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I would pick up a copy of Hemmings Motor News so you can get an idea of what others are ASKING for similar cars. Is it a "post" or is it a "hardtop"? It can't be both. the hardtops will bring more money but the post models are popular too. The powertrain has a lot to do with value too. Few people would want a six cylinder.
If it's a 283 with Powerpack and it isn't a Turboglide, you have a car that is in high demand.
Price it too high and it won't sell so just be realistic. It is what it is.
Just remember, "your mileage may vary"... even identical cars selling in the same area can go at different prices.
Got a picture of the car to share??
I check the 'completed listings' on Ebay for similar cars to get a rough idea what a car sells for, as opposed to asking prices.
I have a suggestion. Put it on eBay with a very detailed description and lots of photos. This will cost you...what? $100 bucks or so? $125?. Then, put a very high reserve on it, like $500,000 dollars.
Now you ask, why would I purposely put up an auction that will fail? Answer: Because after the auction you have both a free appraisal from around the world--what the world things your car is worth and b) a list of potential buyers you can contact by e-mail to cut a deal.
There is no better accurate appraisal than an eBay one, because it is buyers who set the market.
If you don't want to do that, hire a professional appraiser to value it.
If you don't want to do that, give it to a reputable classic car cosignor who has a nice showroom. He'll take $15 but he can reach customers you can't. You both agree on a price you want "in your pocket", he'll put his add-on into it, and then one day you get a check in the mail. Done.
This is basically what it looks like, down to the interior color
If your 57 looks like this one you have a car that is very desirable and should be easy to sell IF you are realistic on the price.
Man, I hated that car LOL.