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What is this discussion about? Ford Mustang, Coupe

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#92 of 141 Re: When Appraisals online are very different? [davidsin62] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 29, 2006 (9:19 am)

Replying to: davidsin62 (Apr 28, 2006 10:16 pm)
Online price guides can drive you crazy, and can vary widely. Edmunds is GREAT for "used cars" but really isn't tuned into "collectibles" at all, so they are too low.
 
Manheim is quite good but not always, and they can be overtly optimistic at times. So they are too high in this case (maybe).
 
The best way to judge a car like this, which is really too new to be "collectible" except in a very narrow range of interested parties, would be to go to www.autotrader.com, or perhaps www.traderonline.com (the collector car section of autotrader---check them both), and see what the going rate seems to me.
 
My impression is that the "sweet spot" for actually selling a #3 or #2 car/truck of this type (a cruck?) would be around $3,500---$5,000.
 
So it's not a "gold mine", even though it is rare (rarity alone does not dictate value), but it is worth more than Edmunds says.

#93 of 141 Re: When Appraisals online are very different? [davidsin62] by explorerx4

Apr 29, 2006 (3:38 pm)

Replying to: davidsin62 (Apr 28, 2006 10:16 pm)
please refresh my memory. What is a Caballero, kind of a car/pickup thing?

#94 of 141 . by fintail

Apr 29, 2006 (7:44 pm)

The Caballero was a GMC version of the ElCamino.
 
They seem to have some popularity...I think a genuinely good one could bring 5K without a ton of trouble.

#95 of 141 Re: Restored 65 Value? [Mr_Shiftright] by davidsin62

Apr 29, 2006 (8:57 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 29, 2006 9:02 am)
Thanks a ton for all your information! Seems my Dad did everything according to your "correctness" details. Lastly, how do you find the type of impartial appraiser you suggest?
 
Great web site!!!! A great resource! Thanks for the work you must put into it.

#96 of 141 Re: Restored 65 Value? [davidsin62] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 30, 2006 (9:36 am)

Replying to: davidsin62 (Apr 29, 2006 8:57 pm)
You're most welcome! You can go to www.hemmings.com, click on "classifieds", click on "services" and click on "appraisers" and you should find someone in your geographic area (if you are in the San Francicso Area I can recommend someone to you).
 
Be sure to ask for their credentials and don't take anyone who is a car dealer or a club member.

#97 of 141 Re: Restored 65 Value? [Mr_Shiftright] by davidsin62

May 01, 2006 (10:15 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 30, 2006 9:36 am)
How many times can I say thank you? Thank you!

#98 of 141 Ad in the paper today... by kyfdx HOST

May 10, 2006 (8:02 pm)

'72 914 Targa.. "runs good, $2500".
 
Assuming it was a stellar example, what is the high end? $5500-$6000?

#99 of 141 Re: Ad in the paper today... [kyfdx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

May 10, 2006 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (May 10, 2006 8:02 pm)
Maybe $7,500 for a reall sharp car. That one sounds like your typical 914 rat's nest. Great little cars, though, if you can find a decent one.
 

#100 of 141 Re: Restored 65 Value? [Mr_Shiftright] by garv214

Jun 29, 2007 (5:10 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 30, 2006 9:36 am)
Hey Shifty
 
I have a 68 442 that I want to have appraised. I am in the SF Bay Area, and would love to get the contact info for your appraiser.

#101 of 141 Re: Restored 65 Value? [garv214] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 29, 2007 (6:07 pm)

Replying to: garv214 (Jun 29, 2007 5:10 pm)
Okay I'll e-mail you pronto!
 
Shifty

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