How to rate car's condition

Posted by mfowler On 2016/10/10 6:13:06

I think we are all familiar with the #1-#6 rating system, but cars I see rarely fit into such neat categories.
I am looking at a '49 Super Delux, Overdrive. Complete car, engine runs and drives, but needs everything. Could be driven "as-is" , but I wouldn't until replacing the entire brake system. Is this still a solid #5, or would you rate it closer to a # 4 1/2? Seller wants $3000 and will deliver it ( about 100 miles) to my location.
What do you all think?