Whats it worth?
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Whats it worth?
I have a 1959 F-250, its all original and all numbers matching. I am going to repaint it to its original color and I have to find an original rear bumper for it. Everything else is there and in perfect working condition. The only rust is surface rust in the bed which I am going to remove. What do you guys think its worth? I cant find any information online. I went to Barrett-Jackson and looked, but it seems they have not ever sold this type of truck before, only F-100s. Any help?? Thanks 
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There are far too many variables to give you an answer.I will say,that we 57-60 owners are kind of the ugly step-children,in terms of old trucks,there having been not too much interest in restoring or rodding them till the present time.They really don't exude that classic 50's design,and there's little after-market support,as far as body parts.As a utilitarian vehicle, however, they are far more suitable than the preceding generations of Ford trucks.I like mine well enough,to me it's a very useful tool.You should just figure on using and enjoying it,not counting on it as an investment.
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As ibuzzard stated there is a lot of varibles.
As for value of a vehicle, a lot depends on demand and location. A vehicle in sunny dry southwest US might be worth $200 there but $2500 in the upper midwest Rust Belt where I'm located because we don't have much good old iron left around here. A half ton truck is going to be more popular than a 2 ton truck with an rusty oil rig mounted on the back. Also, is there a good supply of this type of vehicle in the area? Some areas of the country have a larger agricultural population that others and trucks might be all over the place making them not as valuable and hard to find in another part of the country. If you post on a discussion board you post your location and good, clear pictures of the vehicle you want a value for. No one is going to be able to give a accurate value without pictures and then it's very subjective. What you may consider minor flaw might be major to some one else. You also have to remember you own it and have a bias toward it, an objective opinion might point out major problems you're overlooking.
As for value of a vehicle, a lot depends on demand and location. A vehicle in sunny dry southwest US might be worth $200 there but $2500 in the upper midwest Rust Belt where I'm located because we don't have much good old iron left around here. A half ton truck is going to be more popular than a 2 ton truck with an rusty oil rig mounted on the back. Also, is there a good supply of this type of vehicle in the area? Some areas of the country have a larger agricultural population that others and trucks might be all over the place making them not as valuable and hard to find in another part of the country. If you post on a discussion board you post your location and good, clear pictures of the vehicle you want a value for. No one is going to be able to give a accurate value without pictures and then it's very subjective. What you may consider minor flaw might be major to some one else. You also have to remember you own it and have a bias toward it, an objective opinion might point out major problems you're overlooking.
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As ibuzzard stated there is a lot of varibles.
As for value of a vehicle, a lot depends on demand and location. A vehicle in sunny dry southwest US might be worth $200 there but $2500 in the upper midwest Rust Belt where I'm located because we don't have much good old iron left around here. A half ton truck is going to be more popular than a 2 ton truck with an rusty oil rig mounted on the back. Also, is there a good supply of this type of vehicle in the area? Some areas of the country have a larger agricultural population that others and trucks might be all over the place making them not as valuable and hard to find in another part of the country. If you post on a discussion board you post your location and good, clear pictures of the vehicle you want a value for. No one is going to be able to give a accurate value without pictures and then it's very subjective. What you may consider minor flaw might be major to some one else. You also have to remember you own it and have a bias toward it, an objective opinion might point out major problems you're overlooking.
As for value of a vehicle, a lot depends on demand and location. A vehicle in sunny dry southwest US might be worth $200 there but $2500 in the upper midwest Rust Belt where I'm located because we don't have much good old iron left around here. A half ton truck is going to be more popular than a 2 ton truck with an rusty oil rig mounted on the back. Also, is there a good supply of this type of vehicle in the area? Some areas of the country have a larger agricultural population that others and trucks might be all over the place making them not as valuable and hard to find in another part of the country. If you post on a discussion board you post your location and good, clear pictures of the vehicle you want a value for. No one is going to be able to give a accurate value without pictures and then it's very subjective. What you may consider minor flaw might be major to some one else. You also have to remember you own it and have a bias toward it, an objective opinion might point out major problems you're overlooking.
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what ever any body tells you it's worth.... you still got to find a buyer. I once knew a guy that collected wresteling dolls. His collection was said to be worth a lot. eventually he decided to cash in on his "investment" and I think he relly struggled to get what he thought it was worth. You have to find a buyer that wants what you have.
Some times when i want to know the value of one of my little gems I ask myself what would it cost to replace it? If you werer looking to replace your 1959 f-250 how much would it cost? shop for what you have.that is the value. Not some pie in the sky crazy speculated number. IMO. try search tempest to see what they are going for nation wide.
Some times when i want to know the value of one of my little gems I ask myself what would it cost to replace it? If you werer looking to replace your 1959 f-250 how much would it cost? shop for what you have.that is the value. Not some pie in the sky crazy speculated number. IMO. try search tempest to see what they are going for nation wide.
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