Joe Cocuzza Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Need some advice from the experts.I am looking at this one and I'd like to know what you all think it is worth.Details:All original - interior, engine, etc95K milesEngine is stuck from sittingTranny lost reverseHas been parked since mid 70'sVery little rust - most of it in the rear quarters and outer rockersfloors, trunk are solid100% completeLooks like it would clean up okay Value????? - at least a ballpark figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 OK Joe: I like it at $3,500. Add another couple grand if it can drive to the store and back. It's been spammed everywhere for a long time and I'm thinking the seller's not ready to cry uncle. This car is desirable at a price. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Thanks MitchWants MUCH more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Start adding up what you'll need, then add 3 x that for labor, and then subtract that from any average of completed sales on E bay, Here's a few things I noticed.The car looks to have had some body and paint workThe interior is moldy, requiring almost certain complete replacementTires at a minimum & if the engine seized sitting for 30 years, you can bet the frame and attached parts have some rust besides. It's a cool car, one I'd like to have myself. But it is going to cost substantial $$ to bring it back to driving condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I have a year old price guide from Old Cars and it list it as the following... 6 = Parts car $1,8005 = Restorable (not running but all the essential parts are there) $5,0404 = good (driveable) $8,4003 = very good $18,9002 = fine $29,4001 = Excellent $42,000 From the description it is not a 1,2,3 or 4.... so it all depends on what you can repair yourself and how much you want the car.I would make a list of the known problems and put a price on them. Then decide what you would pay for the car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Take a value of a complete running driving car and subtract the cost to bring this one to that condition. You know this one needs engine and transmission and brakes and tires and top and...Since you cant' drive it who know what kind of shape the suspension and rear end are in. You are upside down if they gave it to you! Even if you have a passion for it now, you might soon hate it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Willie.......don't scare off a potential Buick owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) Anything under $10,000 is a pretty good entry fee for a potentially desirable car like this convertible. And I'd say that is close to the cost of an interior and top. Then there is a lot more work ahead. Buy it, bring it home, and clean it up. If you don't like it sell. You won't lose 100%. How much are you prepared to lose or spend? For about 15 years the internet has brought a much wider range of cars for sale, and many opportunities for a sight unseen purchase. Recognizing the risks, I established a figure that I felt I could lose without affecting the flow of groceries to the family. I figure I can screw up for $3500 without feeling hurt. (It's actually about the cost of a post grad course at a local School of Business). If I bought that car for $10,000, felt I made a mistake, and sold it for $6,500 I wouldn't be thrilled, but I'd be a little smarter next time....maybe. On my side, using the $3500 rule has worked out fine. I haven't lost or felt disappointed since I went into a deal with that conscious thought. I can say that my purchases have been totally impulse buys and immediate. If I can take the time to think or ask , my juices aren't flowing enough and I can pass the car up for the one that does.Bernie Edited December 27, 2015 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks for all the replies and advice.I have since passed on this one at the $10K price tagJust didn't want to get involved with trying to "move" other cars I haveto justify this one.Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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