FireballV8 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) Hi I am thinking of selling my 1957 Buicks. I have a Special Convertible, a Caballero Wagon and a Century Four door hardtop with factory air. They are all projects, but are good restorable cars. The convertible and wagon are partially disassembled. I am not sure if it is best to offer them as a set or individually. I need some advice on how to proceed. I have about $17,500 invested in all three cars. Also is it better to reassemble the two cars or sell as is? Both have front clips removed. thanks Steve Edited July 19, 2017 by FireballV8 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I would suggest selling them separately: Far, far more people would be interested in a single car than in your particular choice of three at once. If you can readily reattach the front clips, I think the sale might be easier, too. A seasoned restorer might not mind, but a typical buyer might feel there's more value when visualizing a whole car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) I agree … it has been my experience that the low fruit hanging low ballers will flock to an unfinished yet easily reassembled or staged project then pose and pause there to complain and point out this and that all of which ending in a mercy low ball offer. You really want to avoid this … So if you can put or tac things back together in a clean orderly fashion, you will not only attract better quality prospects but also get better less time wasting low ball and sometime mind bending creative offers. Regarding selling individually or as a set, if you do your due diligence and create for each a attractive product then the family pack approach could work for an all three purchase. Like all 3 for the full price of the other 2 or some such arrangement ... Edited April 8, 2017 by buick man (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, FireballV8 said: ...I need some advice on how to proceed. I have about $17,500 invested in all three cars. ... Steve, you probably know that cars tend not (regrettably) to be money-making prospects. So you may or may not recoup what you have spent. Let the cars' value determine how you price them, not what you have into them so far. All the best to you on your sale. Edited April 9, 2017 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 A location of the cars would help, too... Are they 50 miles from me or 3,000 miles away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttotired Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 When I saw the post title, I went "OH NO, some idiot cut the roof off a wagon" Put them together and sell separately Location (although, thats not that important to me being in Australia) and pictures help a lot Good luck with your sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 He's in So Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Steve, You need to at least put in a minimal effort to buy some hardware store bolts if necessary and wire or bolt the cars back together. Preferably rolling chassis, but you will get more if someone can visualize the dream and not the nightmare. You need to start separate ads for each with at least the following pictures of each- Front, each side, rear, engine, interior, trunk. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Hann Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Did you sell the Caballero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood3333 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 do you still have the cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hi The convertible has been sold, but I still have the Caballero and the hardtop. I you like I can email you pictures. Thx Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupekid Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 was the 57 convertible a sky blue over a dark green ? .. cos i believe its now being sold elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwood3333 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 yes , send pics to sherwoodnance@msn.com thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 The Convertible and Caballero have found good homes. The Century four door hardtop is left if anyone is interested. Thank You Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1957Century Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hello FireballV8, Did you sell your Century 4 doors Hardtop? Thank you! Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hi Fred the four door hardtop is still available. Do you want me to email you a few pictures? thanks steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1957Century Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hello Steve, I'd like you to emal me pics of the car, I could be interested! 1957fbuick at gmail.com Where are you located? What about the sale price? Thank you! Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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