Low Ballers
I was hoping I could get some advise from the members about car prices. First I appreciate what I am asking is without the benefit of actually seeing the car, but here goes.
I have a non numbers matching 1969 Dart GT convertible with 53000 original southern miles.I converted the front from SBP to BBP and disc brakes. I did an engine swap for a 1982 318, 2bbl and 904 transmission with about the same mileage. Car was originally a 6 cylinder, column shift, bench seat car. It is now a console shift (correct console) with bucket seats ( correct 69 seats). Most of the GT trim is missing (holes in trunk and doors were patched by previous owner.)
The car has a new Legendary interior, new white convertible top and deck liner, new B5 blue paint (not a great job), new brakes and lines, new tires and rims (police wheel and steel 15" BBP rims), completely rust free and detailed underneath.
So here is the thing, I am told by the "buyers" the car is worth $13-$14K Canadian Dollars.($9-$10 USD.) Does this seem right to you? I have $18,000 CDN ($13 USD) in the car. I always thought drop tops in great rust free shape were desirable cars. Thanks for your opinions.
I'll try not to be obnoxious about it, but it's tough sight unseen.
9-10k sounds right if it is rust free and in good shape. but the missing Trim parts and paint might hurt it a bit.
Nada Values
Original Base Price $2,865MSRP for convertible GT /6
--------------------- -----Low Average High
------- ---------- ------$4,575-- $10,800 $15,800
Options: 6 Cylinder Engine -10% -10% -10%
TOTAL PRICE: ------------$4,118 $9,720 $14,220
(1) you have a 69 (convertible++)6 cylinder (-), column shift(-), bench seat car(-)
with incorrect interior engine and brakes. those upgrades are freebies you just gave to the buyer. someone might not care about it not being original and really pay you for the upgrades. but only partially and less than 50% usually.
(2) it isn't rare.
(3) you didn't say if you have the original stuff to put back on (- if not) (+ if you do) Some people want an original car even if it is a /6 and finding trim to replace the missing pieces are going to be a bear.
(4) you have a custom car (-) AND it'll probably need a repaint going by your comments.
(5) you will "almost NEVER" recoup you money spent upgrading it to your satisfaction.
(6) this is just my opinion others may(will) vary.
