I sold a '73 about 5 years ago (prices were perhaps a bit higher then than now)
for $1100. Ran OK, bad clutch, smog intact, top and interior like yours, rust
free, moderate to severe damage to drivers rear. The $1100 included the body
panels needed to fix the damage. The guy I sold it to replaced the clutch and
turned it quick for $1500!! The second buyer was very impressed with the
overall condition of the body besides the obvious collision damage.
In my opinion the body condition is #1. Most of us can do the mechanical work,
far fewer can do body repairs. If I was in the market I'd jump at the chance
to buy your car for $1000, blue smoke and all. Depending on how good the body
really is I might even go $1500. I'd say try $1500, remember that the blue
smoke will scare off quite a few potential buyers but it's worth a try!
Take "don't sell" advice to heart!! I was very sorry I sold mine when I did.
Like I said I'm not really in the market right now but would you consider a
'66 Cadillac in trade? Heck I'll even throw in a '52 Chevy that doesn't have a
motor!!
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Frank Marrone at marrone@optilink.dsccc.com
1965 Sunbeam Tiger B9471116
1960 Sunbeam Alpine Series I B9009330
1966 Ford LTD 4-door family barge.
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