Re: What's it worth?

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2016/6/15 20:48:16

drivers range from about $8K to $23-26k for a pristine original survivor based on sales/asking info. Mid teens is about the asking median I've seen. So if it's solid/all there, not running, $8-12K asking is not unrealistic depending on condition, but if you look around you might find a much better one, running, for nearly the same money.
If it's not running, I have a std way of handling that, but the old guy probably won't go there. It's always an emotional deal when the owner is elderly and a long time owner. If you don't know these cars, take someone with you that does. You can get into significant money, for a car that won't bring that much more after it's spent. Just for info, I've got $6K just in chrome plating for my '49 and that does not include the bumpers. Motor rebuild ~$4k, but I don't spend money for a 100 HP flat head. Can't get gas tanks for these. Interior materials are hard to find.
Something this old will have electrical and/or drive train issues. And sitting; fuel, brake, and cooling system problems. They actually need to sell for negative money to make out.
You can find most of the info you need to authenticate / identify the vehicle on this site if you do it yourself.
These post war cars aren't that desirable stock or they'd bring alot more money. I happen to like the fastback design.