Classic car value guides?
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Classic car value guides?
Hey, how y'all doin tonight?
I'm surfing the web, while eating some popcorn and having a nice glass of milk (mmmmmmm,) looking for some online resources on older/classic car values, I have no idea what the darn things are worth, which is why I have to turn the the internet.
All help is appreciated!
I'm surfing the web, while eating some popcorn and having a nice glass of milk (mmmmmmm,) looking for some online resources on older/classic car values, I have no idea what the darn things are worth, which is why I have to turn the the internet.
All help is appreciated!
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thats a kind of hard one. It generally depends on a lot of factors. condition, make and model, production number of that year, options it came with at the time, whether or not it has been restored/rebuilt, numbers matching or not, stock versus modified, etc.
take a 55 sunliner versus a 55 fairlane for instance. Of the two the sunliner will be more generally expensive due to the low production number, the options (big *** piece of glass for a roof and victoria and crown victoria option with possible continental kit), model (pretty luxurious cars at the time). the fairlanes were pretty common, not a lot of bells and whistles as options (victoria and crown victoria packages and continental). The fairlane was also a bunch cheaper brand new than the sunliner which leads to its higher production numbers and greater availability
take a 55 sunliner versus a 55 fairlane for instance. Of the two the sunliner will be more generally expensive due to the low production number, the options (big *** piece of glass for a roof and victoria and crown victoria option with possible continental kit), model (pretty luxurious cars at the time). the fairlanes were pretty common, not a lot of bells and whistles as options (victoria and crown victoria packages and continental). The fairlane was also a bunch cheaper brand new than the sunliner which leads to its higher production numbers and greater availability
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Not so sure if this would work with older cars, but whenever i would like to find the approximate ball park of a vehicle, I use autotrader.ca When you see what other cars are going for, that gives you a ball park.
Then you gotta factor in exactly the stuff Chris just said, to kinda narrow it down more, plus just general stuff like rust, interior, etc.
Ebay can sometimes tell you an approximate value, but ya gotta watch which cars sell on there and which dont. Theres alot of overpriced stuff on there!
Then you gotta factor in exactly the stuff Chris just said, to kinda narrow it down more, plus just general stuff like rust, interior, etc.
Ebay can sometimes tell you an approximate value, but ya gotta watch which cars sell on there and which dont. Theres alot of overpriced stuff on there!
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take a 55 sunliner versus a 55 fairlane for instance. Chris, a Sunliner is a Fairlane. Of the two the sunliner will be more generally expensive due to the low production number, the options (big *** piece of glass for a roof and victoria and crown victoria option with possible continental kit), model (pretty luxurious cars at the time). the fairlanes were pretty common, not a lot of bells and whistles as options (victoria and crown victoria packages and continental). The fairlane was also a bunch cheaper brand new than the sunliner which leads to its higher production numbers and greater availability
Standard models are Customs, which were only available as a tudor and fordor sedan.
Deluxe models are Fairlanes.
The Sunliner convertible, Victoria Hardtop and Crown Victoria (with the see thru glass roof) are Fairlanes, as is the fordor Town Sedan.
The Crown Victoria came with the (tinted) glass roof over the front seat only. The roof over the back seat is steel. The see thru roof was not an option on any other model.
The "Continental Kit" was an option on any Fairlane or Custom model.
You want rarity? The 1955 Mercury Sun Valley's production figure is a whopping: 1,787 units. The Sun Valley is Merc's version of the Ford Fairlane Crown Victoria.
Most of those so-called value guides are next to worthless. If you want a good reference....
This is it: The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946 ~ 1975 / krause.com / ISBN: 0-87349-461-X.
Every car made during these years is illustrated with all the specs including production figures.
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[quote=NumberDummy;6490139]1955
Standard models are Customs, which were only available as a tudor and fordor sedan.
Deluxe models are Fairlanes.
The Sunliner convertible, Victoria Hardtop and Crown Victoria (with the see thru glass roof) are Fairlanes, as is the fordor Town Sedan.
The Crown Victoria came with the (tinted) glass roof over the front seat only. The roof over the back seat is steel. The see thru roof was not an option on any other model.
The "Continental Kit" was an option on any Fairlane or Custom model.quote]
..... i guess i stand corrected
Standard models are Customs, which were only available as a tudor and fordor sedan.
Deluxe models are Fairlanes.
The Sunliner convertible, Victoria Hardtop and Crown Victoria (with the see thru glass roof) are Fairlanes, as is the fordor Town Sedan.
The Crown Victoria came with the (tinted) glass roof over the front seat only. The roof over the back seat is steel. The see thru roof was not an option on any other model.
The "Continental Kit" was an option on any Fairlane or Custom model.quote]
..... i guess i stand corrected
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According to this site I'm a millionaire but it gives a good idea what is worth more then others. But it's all based on stock vehichles.
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I think this guide is out to lunch, look at what they value a 65 Mustang 289 A code/225 hp fastback at:
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Original MSRP: $2,639 Low Retail Average Retail Value High Retail
Base Price $14,350 $23,400 $45,400
Options
289/225 HP V8 Engine 25% 25% 25%
Mustang 289/225 HP Eng'a' 10% 10% 10%
Mustang Pony Interior 10% 10% 10%
TOTAL PRICE $20,808 $33,930 $65,830
1965 Ford Mustang 2 Plus 2 2 Door Fastback price report at NADAguides.com
__________________________________________________ __________
Original MSRP: $2,639 Low Retail Average Retail Value High Retail
Base Price $14,350 $23,400 $45,400
Options
289/225 HP V8 Engine 25% 25% 25%
Mustang 289/225 HP Eng'a' 10% 10% 10%
Mustang Pony Interior 10% 10% 10%
TOTAL PRICE $20,808 $33,930 $65,830
1965 Ford Mustang 2 Plus 2 2 Door Fastback price report at NADAguides.com
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I think that`s about 2 to 2 1/2 times of what an average but still fairly nice 65 Mustang fastback is worth, at least around here in Saskatchewan.
Most of us will never see a 65 fastback in number one condition (meaning totally restored or in better than new) which is what they mean to be worth the $65,000. Most of the show cars on average are in number two condition, still very nicely done.
Most of us will never see a 65 fastback in number one condition (meaning totally restored or in better than new) which is what they mean to be worth the $65,000. Most of the show cars on average are in number two condition, still very nicely done.