Guest usmcclark Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 what would the price be on a 1942 pontiac torpedo eight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 It would be hard to come up with a question that was more vague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 well in prestine condition, i have one but far from good condition, just kinda lookin for a ball park of what its potential would be worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Pictures are very important in this case. Personal opinions vary greatly when it comes to automobile prices and conditions.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 i will load a few up in a few minutes then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 photos are up if anyone wants to take a look at them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bofusmosby Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 photos are up if anyone wants to take a look at themWhere??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Old Cars Report Price Guide says between $700 and $42,000 depending on body style and condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 photos are up if anyone wants to take a look at themHello and welcome. For the folks here to see the photos you either have to post them here or post a link to them if they are posted on another site.Once that is done I am sure that someone here can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 here are the pictures. if it worked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Less than a thousand, in my opinion. You may want to consider the cost of replating all of that chrome too. Taking that into consideration, you could still make a decent driver out of it by just painting the chrome. I've driven cars that have looked worse. Anything beats walking.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 there really isnt that much chrome, just the front and rear bumper, i was mainly curious about what the value would be new, i cant find any price guides that go pre '46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 The NADA old car price guide comes up with a low number, excellent conditon restored less than $12,000. That sounds low, but in any case probably not worth much more than $15K-18K restored.The two bumpers and grill would probably cost you $3000 or more to chrome plate.As it sits, I think I agree with Wayne that $1000 might be tops. 1942 is an interesting year, however, in that they quit making cars fairly early, with the onset of WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 ive done a bit of research and still find it hard to believe that the car would only be worth that much restored, they ended the prodution of civilian cars in feb of 42. so there was only a month and a half of cars made for the civilian people that year. does any one know how to decode the old vin numbers on these cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 only 14,421 torpedo eights with the straight inline 8 were made that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhb1999 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 One good thing is that it appears to be complete and intact except for the damaged fender. Check out the condition of the floor pans and trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 only 14,421 torpedo eights with the straight inline 8 were made that year.Just because you think it's rare certainly doesn't make it valuable. 14,000 of anything takes it out of the rare category.Just remember one thing. The only one that typically benefits from a restoration is the next owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 ok guess ill just have a car to play with then, still would like to know what the vin on it means though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Here's the 1942-1948 Pontiac registry, and it has VIN decoder information, I believe this will answer your questions (at least as far as VIN goes, with value, you're on your own.....)...Good luck, interesting car!1942-1948 Pontiac Registry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 that site is down it hasnt been updated since 2004 i was looking at that earlier but thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Nothing personal, but you say you have RESEARCHED, then maybe you can tell us what it's worth. You have the advantage of seeing and inspecting the car,and doing the RESEARCH work.. What do you feel it's worth in the present condition? Unless you will be doing the major portion of the restore then in my opinion you will be upside down very fast. I can't see it ever being a desired car, IMO. It's your call.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Guys, why beat your heads against the pontiac? It's not the cars fault...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Coupe parts car - $700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I can decode your VIN and your Fisher Body tag on the firewall. You can post the data and I will reply tomorrow.Todd CrewsPontiac Oakland Club Technical Advisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 I have one of those pieces low between the headlight and grille. I forget which side. I'll sell it to you cheap if you get the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Is a side view more attractive? Looks like $500.00 plus the rollback fee would get it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcclark Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 i have the car, as of right now, im just waiting to get the $$$ to start, never realized how expensive it was to do some of the things im plannin on doing. and as soon as i get the serial plate copied down i will post it, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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