KyleJJohnson Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 My grandfather has a 1957 Chevy Club Coupe 2 door . Original motor he said has about 500 miles on it. Its run down but mainly just aesthetics (tires are rotted and some minor rust). He wants to sell it because he needs the money and I want to buy it from him and have him help me fix it up. Mainly as a way to spend some time with him. How would I value the vehicle? Where can I find comparable cars? Sorry I am new to this. Ask any questions and I will do what I can to answer. Thank you in advance for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 PHOTOS NECESSARY. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelroadster Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 More than one and a better description wouldn't hurt. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 "minor rust" can mean different things depending on where you are. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Smolinski Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 He’s your grandfather & has to sell it because he needs the money. If I were in your position & could financially afford it, I would pay him whatever amount he needs within reason, even if it’s more than the car is worth. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Wait a second, the motor only has 500 miles on it, but as to the car, "it's run down, the tires are rotted and the car has rust. I think you need to post some pictures! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Short of a Model A or Mustang, Probably one of the easiest cars to value on the planet with more pictures. Comps are for sale everywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Pictures are a necessity. They will tell the series, body style, power train and condition. Photos of the interior should be included.There was not really a "club coupe" in 1957. There were two basic 2-door bodies -- the 2-door sedan with door posts and the 2-door hardtop without the post. The Post sedan was available in three trim levels -- the very basic 150, a midlevel 210 and the deluxe Bel Air. The hardtop came in 210 and Bel Air. All five models were available with engines ranging from a basic 6-cylinder to a fuel injected 283 cu inch. The value varies vastly depending on the model. A fuel injected Bel Air 2-door hardtop could be worth 10x a 6-cylinder 150 2-door sedan in the same condition. It's a difficult position to be in because it's probably worth more to you than on the open market due to the family history. Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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