Thread: How much do you think this car is worth?

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Great thread –

The question of “what’s my car worth” has been around since the first owner of a Model A wanted to sell or trade his rig off for another one. I think we need to remember that cars are a lot like houses in that an “appraisal” can give us a probable point of departure for negations on an actual sale. I have a friend who used to appraise only Mustangs and he was very good at it. More often than not, people would buy his services and then complain that he didn’t appraise the car correctly. What they were really saying is that they wanted a certified appraisal to be higher so they could use it in justification for a sale or to have an inflated value for insurance purposes.

My son has a 1971 Chevy half-ton pickup - long bed, 350 automatic, real clean but nothing real special. Three years ago, he was hit by an individual who had lost control of their vehicle and come across the center line and it was, by their own admission, one hundred percent the other driver’s fault. Damage was estimated at $2,500. When the other party’s insurance called, they informed me that they “would probably total the truck due to its age.” I insisted that they have an independent appraisal - to which they agreed. Their appraiser came back with a value “between 12 and $15,000” and they repaired the truck. Is the truck worth $15K? Well, it was on that day.

As to the particular case in-point here, the vehicle is worth what you’re willing to pay. I am not a ’32 guy, however, I agree with other postings here and would say that the value is greatly inflated. I really like your car and believe it to be worth a lot more that the ’32 in question. In his add he states:

“The engine is a 327 punched 60 with 11 1/2 to 1 pistons. The cam is a crowller with a lot of lift and duration. It has an old school three 2s with 3 rochester carbs and progressive linkage. Double hump heads 202 valves. Its too much for the car and for the fuel of today but the new owner can detune it if its to much for him or her.”

This scares me a bit and I read – “engine will need some work – maybe a lot” (and I don’t know what a “crowller cam” is, probably a “Crower” would be my guess?). I guess I’m skeptical. I go for one of DA34’s in a heartbeat as the quality oozes from every square inch of his creations.


My 2 Cents,
Glenn

Yeah Glenn, I read the ad also, how do ya take power out of an engine????
This guy is a fisherman, not a carguy.
Scary description on the car.
BTW -- Thanx for the Kudo's on my builds
Guess I got it right after practicin for over 40 years!

Back at ya - If I were a '32/34 guy, I commission you as I really like the look, stance and amenities that you add to your cars. Anyone who can make a car look like you do has my deepest respect. God gave you some "extra" talent and I really enjoy seeing how you've used it!

Yeah I have always loved DA34GUY's cars. If I had the money I would buy one right now.

Bitter/Sweet News. My baby sold today...........

On a better note I will get another in the future.........

0 rating buyers always make me nervous.........hopefully you were able to pre-screen the guy and verify he's for real. Congrats if he is. AND you'll have cash, which makes it much easier to negotiate on price than trying to work a trade on the next one.

Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

0 rating buyers always make me nervous.........hopefully you were able to pre-screen the guy and verify he's for real. Congrats if he is. AND you'll have cash, which makes it much easier to negotiate on price than trying to work a trade on the next one.

No cash no car. I agree completely.

Hey Youther, Ya ready for a 32 now????
Just happen to have 2 For Sale.

Originally Posted by DA34GUY

Hey Youther, Ya ready for a 32 now????
Just happen to have 2 For Sale.

Sure, will $25,000 buy either one..................

Originally Posted by youther

Sure, will $25,000 buy either one..................

Put another 8 k with it and ya can have the Lite grey with red 1
If ya got to do the math that"s 33K

Seems the guy has had a change in heart to how much he wants for the car. He has relisted it on ebay for $29,000 buy it now. Still over priced in my opinion.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Originally Posted by DennyW

Are you going to fix that motor problem ? Check out the exhaust header pipes. Not knocking your vehicle, but there is a problem there that I see...

Denny--
No Motor problem, Just use an old set of headers for run in then put New S.S. headers on after ENGINE is broke in.
BTW a motor is electric and an internal combustion is an ENGINE!

Youther--- Maybe the guy will get realistic and relist it the next time @ 15K
He might get a bid.

Originally Posted by DA34GUY

Denny--

BTW a motor is electric and an internal combustion is an ENGINE!

While I agree with you 100%, we did have a lengthy discussion here about that subject about 18 months ago - I lost (or should I say gave in to underwheming odds)