Newbie - Just acquired a 1970 cutlass convertible. Value?

[newie]

Just recently acquired this car..1970 cutlass convertible..completely rebuilt rocket motor. All brake lines replaced with stainless steel and all electrical components replaced..the rocket engine is not original to the car . Just asking what you think would be a fair price

[7th Son]

Are you planning to put it together or flipping it as-is? Regardless of your answer, more photos would be needed - inside, all around outside and underneath, plus a more complete description.

 

 

 

 

[31 LaSalle]

Newi

in answer to your question 

you have already purchased the car so the fair price would be what you paid for it

nice project enjoy

[28 Chrysler]

Welcome

As it sits $4,500 - $7,500 as a Non-Op.

Running & driving $16,500 - $16,800 for a good #3 car.

This will all depend on your area market.

 

[TAKerry]

Ok, I give up, what did you pay for it? 

[TerryB]

Do you have the proper ownership paperwork?  Value can vary greatly if there are title issues to resolve.

[Ed Luddy]

It's really a "project," not a "car". There's a huge difference in the prices of them. But only you know if it's a good deal for you,

[60FlatTop]

It's all in the presentation. Detailed pictures. Parts displayed in a very organized order. Nothing lying on seats or the roof. Adjacent clutter moved out of camera view. No distracting background stuff.

 

On the optimistic end of the scale spend a couple of days and shoot for $15,000 worth of sizzle. Showing a steak is just a slab of meat without the sizzle.

 

"Acquired" is one of my "smoke" words when nebulous doesn't fit the audience.

[Peter J.Heizmann]

Over the years we have seen similar threads.  Personally I will be surprised if he ever gets back to us.  Newbie, throw out a what is it worth query against the wall, see if it sticks, take info you folks supplied, and off into the sunset.

[61polara]

You established the value when you purchased it.  It's worth what you paid for it.

[1937-44]

 I'm going to tell you exactly what you want to hear. You got a great bargain it's probably worth at least 4 times what you paid. Work on it a little and flip it for at least 8 times what you paid or hang on to it until you do.

[1935Packard]

4 hours ago, Peter J.Heizmann said:

Over the years we have seen similar threads.  Personally I will be surprised if he ever gets back to us.  Newbie, throw out a what is it worth query against the wall, see if it sticks, take info you folks supplied, and off into the sunset.

 

This happens enough that we need a name for it. I propose calling it a "drive-by."  

[Crusty Trucker]

52 minutes ago, 1935Packard said:

 

This happens enough that we need a name for it. I propose calling it a "drive-by."  

 

I agree they are a waste of time; we should just probably ignore them.

 

 

[Terry Bond]

Put it in the same category as all the "help me get a title" posts!  Block em!!!

Terry

Edited July 19 by Terry Bond (see edit history)

[Reicholzheimer]

Read the previous post about the Pierce Arrow Sale.  I would get one of those guys to sell it for me,

[TAKerry]

53 minutes ago, Terry Bond said:

Pit it in the same category as all the "help me get a title" posts!  Block em!!!

Terry

Along with the 'why did they change the dates of Hershey'.

[alsancle]

I argued for mandatory forum introductions and did not get enough support.  

 

My guess is he's trying to figure the flip price.

[Grimy]

@newie did you get the rebuild receipts and/or photos?  Many of us old guys have seen engines where "rebuilds" consist only of repainting the engine, so when we're buying we always ask for documentation.  Also, "rebuild" usually connotes a rebore and new pistons, whereas "overhaul" is something far less.  What was "rebuilt" or "overhauled"?

Edited July 19 by Grimy
fix typo (see edit history)

[60FlatTop]

This is Mike, an honest engine rebuilder. I leave cash, a note pad, and a golf pencil in a coffee can. He cashes himself out at $15 per hour hour. No complaints.

[31 LaSalle]

9 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said:

This is Mike, an honest engine rebuilder. I leave cash, a note pad, and a golf pencil in a coffee can. He cashes himself out at $15 per hour hour. No complaints.

I like Mike