Tom, as you well know, EVERYTHING about the value of an old auto depends on
condition. According to "The Old Cars Price Guide" (my favorite price
guide), the value of a '39 Chevy coupe ranges from $18,000 (for an
absolutely perfect show car) to $600 for a junker parts car. The OCPG
states values in 6 different ranges (1=perfect show car.....down to 6=junker
parts car). From your description, looks like the '39 coupe your friend is
looking at is somewhere around a 4 or 5 condition car. Based on the values
in the OCPG, looks like the '39 coupe would be worth around $3,000 top end,
and around $1,500 low end. Obviously, the value would be a little more if
the upholstery is decent and the body is in good shape. Let me know if I
can help further.
Tom Caperton
47-2nd 3100....in Whiteville, NC
tcape@weblnk.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom" <tomntam@earthlink.net>
To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 6:43 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] not a truck but a chevy
> If this question is out of line for the list I apologize and want ask
> another question like it in the future. However I figured that if anyone
> would know you guys would and if not you could find out.
> A friend of mine called and wants to know what a 39 Chevy 2 door Coupe all
> original would be worth. He said that the engine may be blown and the
> interior has some dry rot. The car has been sitting in a shed for 17
years.
> My friend has not seen the car and is going by what someone told him. The
> man selling the car inherited it and apparently doesn't want it and said
to
> make an offer. The owner is bringing the car to NC from Virginia next week
> and my friend wants to be ready with an offer that would be fair to both
> parties. I know it is difficult to say without seeing the car, but a good
> ballpark estimate would be appreciated.
> Thanks in advance,
> Tom 55 2nd 3100
>
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