I have a 1964 Belvedere, 2 door Sedan. Have owned this car since 1984. Older restoration, but has been garage kept and not driven since about 1991. Recently rebuilt motor, and bringing it back to life. Car was originally a slant six. Installed a 1971 440 back in 1984, original bore on the block. 4 Speed, posi 8 3/4 rear end. Mini-tubbed, super stock springs inboarded to under the frame. Car is Ruby Red (Original Color). Some very minor surface rust around rear wheel lips. Car is remarkably solid. Rebuilt brakes, lots of head work on the rebuild, new electronic ignition, alum dual plane intake, 780 Holley Carb. Engine/Tranny/Rear End all in great shape. What is this worth?
Thinking of Selling my 64 Belvedere - Need Help!
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dave5237
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Hello. This would be a tough one, but to start. How about some pics. Sight unseen cars are hard to put a price on and some even hard with pics ( with it mini tubbed you may actually loose a little money or prospective buyers because you narrow the field of buyers a little bit ) . Pictures is a start. Thanks.
FatJack
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2000 bucks Marv and I will take it!!!
Sixer
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Check ebay for similar cars, google the car and check other sales outlets for similar cars. Start at low end of what you think it's worth (this will gather more lookers) and set reserve at the minimum you can hope for. The funny thing about car sales in an auction atmosphere is that the car will collect exactly what people are willing to pay for it-no more, but especially no less. If few lookers or watchers check it out, you started too high, or the car isn't as attractive as you may have thought. A poor ad can also kill an otherwise very sales worthy car-lots of pics, detailed description by area on car-as in Engine-Trans-Interior, etc. Remember-you are doing the walk around for the buyer, set the ad up as such. And remember-dirty carpet and a cheapie battery cable clamp will turn off many otherwise interested buyers. A lot can be learned by looking at just a few details on a car.
iraqivet01
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If it is in Running state and has a current tag, that will bring up the value.
Pictures are usually the best seller. The more the better showing the engine, interior, undercarriage, the rust you were describing on the fender lip.
How much it worth depends on how much attention it going to need. Turn key will result in top dollar, price drops considerable after that. Exspecially when you say the rust word.
Pictures are usually the best seller. The more the better showing the engine, interior, undercarriage, the rust you were describing on the fender lip.
How much it worth depends on how much attention it going to need. Turn key will result in top dollar, price drops considerable after that. Exspecially when you say the rust word.
For a true physical auction or for a lower value project car this may apply but I don't think it applies to selling a higher valued, restored car on Ebay. I don't think many people would pay the true value on a car that they can only see pictures of, without seeing it in person. I know I wouldn't.
Just sold this one a year ago May. Complete restoration on a New Mexico rust free car. 2008 the price was $80K, turned down $75K. Early B cars unless Maxie's or Hemi Cars struggle for price. 2011 after 3 years of trying car sold for $50K.Look at todays market it may fetch high $30's if that.It's a buyers market.Don't think anything will change for the next 3-5 years.Take your time it will sell.Expect LOTS of tire kickers,Don't loose your cool.
472 Hemi,2800 converter,391's,Complete TTi exhaust,etc. Everything new.
472 Hemi,2800 converter,391's,Complete TTi exhaust,etc. Everything new.
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Marv welcome to FBBO, we need detailed photos, to give any type of decent assessment of value & then it will be just, a wild a$$ guess...
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Thanks , didn't mean to step on Marv's thread, Just wanted to relate past experences with Early B's and show photos for everyone that is thinking of selling. I too read for sale items here and without photos just move to the next item. Hated to see it go,working on a 65 Belve I , 472 Hemi with a cross ram now.
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Very Clean '64!
Here are a few from a distance. Car is running, clean title in hand, and licensed to Drive. No exhaust, and needs tires. This car had been sitting in my garage for a while. The last time it was licensed was back in 1994! Engine freshly rebuilt. 23 tooth spline 4 speed in the car, but I also have an 18 tooth tranny that I would include if it made sense. The synchronizers in the 18 tooth 4 speed were starting to wear, so I put the 23 tooth back in on the rebuild. Again, I've owned this car since 1984. Thanks in advance for the input!
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I think your idea of very minor surface rust around the wheel lips.........Is a little far fetched.
I have gone to look at cars with this type of description. And leave highly PISSED.
Your gonna find that this car needs a lot of body work.
I would say 7 to 9 is high.
It will need $20K + of work and then be worth maybe $17.
Good luck but be prepared for a $3500 offer. TAKE IT AND RUN.
I think your idea of very minor surface rust around the wheel lips.........Is a little far fetched.
I have gone to look at cars with this type of description. And leave highly PISSED.
Your gonna find that this car needs a lot of body work.
I would say 7 to 9 is high.
It will need $20K + of work and then be worth maybe $17.
Good luck but be prepared for a $3500 offer. TAKE IT AND RUN.
What you got going for you is exterior trim is all there and that is a big plus.
What does the cowl area on the driver side(most prone to rust) look like ? Floors and Trunk? IF someone wanted to do a restoration,,big bucks will be involved.
IF someone wants a race car and is fine with mudding up the fenders, quarters, and finding a replacement trunk lid it would make a fine starting point.
FU64RY is about right with 3 to 5K range. 8 to 10 years ago close to double that.
If I were closer I'd be there in a heart beat to check it out closer and here it run.
Not that this is a recomendation,but you may make more money parting it out(something that I hate to see) The extra tranny is a plus as any 4 speed is going up in value.Stick shift cars are popular.
Come up with a price,put it out there,expect to take some grief and insults.
If you are not in a must sell position,the right buyer will come along.
A few years ago a guy bought one at the Mopars at The Strip show in Vegas for $8500,no motor or tranny,lots of rust,BUT it was what he wanted.
Good luck and I hope we were helpful.
What does the cowl area on the driver side(most prone to rust) look like ? Floors and Trunk? IF someone wanted to do a restoration,,big bucks will be involved.
IF someone wants a race car and is fine with mudding up the fenders, quarters, and finding a replacement trunk lid it would make a fine starting point.
FU64RY is about right with 3 to 5K range. 8 to 10 years ago close to double that.
If I were closer I'd be there in a heart beat to check it out closer and here it run.
Not that this is a recomendation,but you may make more money parting it out(something that I hate to see) The extra tranny is a plus as any 4 speed is going up in value.Stick shift cars are popular.
Come up with a price,put it out there,expect to take some grief and insults.
If you are not in a must sell position,the right buyer will come along.
A few years ago a guy bought one at the Mopars at The Strip show in Vegas for $8500,no motor or tranny,lots of rust,BUT it was what he wanted.
Good luck and I hope we were helpful.
I'll get some pics up of the cowl, floor pan, and trunk. I'll even see if I can get some of the under carriage. It really does seem like a solid car to me, but I understand that is relevant. It is a street/strip car & won't compare to many of the museum quality cars that many of you own.
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