1989 16V TC Value

[Roger Frazee]

A friend is wanting to sell her 1989 16valve TC and has asked me to help her determine a value.  The car has good paint, tops, and interior and has always been garaged.  It is also mechanically sound.

 

My question is, what is the price range of a 16v 1989 TC compared with an 8v car in similar condition?

 

Thanks.

[Turbo Kane]

I would like to think she could reasonably get 8-10k but others have sat with little to no interest at that price point. I think color combo and mileage are big factors. Triple black are usually most desirable. Yellow/ginger being the least. Would you be able to share some pictures and location? 

[mensanguy]

i sold my 89 yellow/ginger 16v this year  w/70k miles in perfect, garaged condition for $5600

Edited November 10, 2021 by mensanguy
added 16v (see edit history)

[Nile]

Since the supply of nice 8v cars is much higher, they usually do not bring the $ a 16v car in comparable condition would bring, and while the 16v cars offer a substantial performance advantage, that is offset by the presence of the ultimate millenial theft deterrent (5 speed stick).

 

Looking at the big picture - November is not a good time to sell a special interest vehicle, especially a convertible.  Looking at just TC's, some specific factors - the brake system, oil leaks, leather on the seat side bolsters & top of the instrument binnacle and how long the odometer has been inoperative exert a disproportionate effect on value.

 

Mensanguy's TC was in spectacular condition so I doubt anything other than a documented low mileage car in perfect condition will beat that amount.  I realize there are quite a few TC's for sale now (check out the recent club newsletter), but remember asking prices and actual sale prices are usually very different.

 

[mensanguy]

 

 

 

Here's a comp that is on ebay right now 1989 16v

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185160391031?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=91e063d4579d4c9a83794b336a8540bb&bu=43205158169&ut=RU&exe=99322&ext=234173&osub=-1~1&crd=20211113055652&segname=11021&sojTags=ch%3Dch%2Cbu%3Dbu%2Cut%3Dut%2Cnqt%3Dnqt%2Cnqc%3Dnqc%2Cmdbreftime%3Dmdbreftime%2Ces%3Des%2Cec%3Dec%2Cexe%3Dexe%2Cext%3Dext%2Cexe%3Dexe%2Cext%3Dext%2Cosub%3Dosub%2Ccrd%3Dcrd%2Csegname%3Dsegname%2Cchnl%3Dmkcid

[Roger Frazee]

Thanks to all for your help.  Here are some pictures of the car.

 

[Hemi Dude]

That is a great looking car, may I recommend that you acquire a new replacement Accumulator for your TC.

 

You have what appears to be an original 32 year old one on the car at this time.

[mensanguy]

FYI the car on E bay I previously mentioned sold for $4353.

[Turbo Kane]

I also have the same build 1 of 23 produced 1989 16V/5 Speed/Royal Cabernet/Ginger/Tan. I think it’s a handsome looking car.