#41
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There are a lot variables that need to be answered to nail down values. It's probably worth somewhere between 25-35k as it sits, assuming it is complete. If all the parts are there and they still need to be rebuilt and reconditioned, and that someone else will be paid to do it, you still have 50k of work to be done (engine, trans, wiring, gauges, fuel system, HVAC, suspension, brakes, seats.....). This gets you to a nice driver quality car, and then its worth maybe 55-65k.
There are a lot of variables: Did they paint the engine bay and door jambs? Is the engine/trans/HVAC system still in the car and what kind of shape are they in? The one picture showing the rusted out inner fender well in the trunk with a fresh paint job would have me very suspicious about the quality and longevity of the body work which lowers the value, and to me would make me hesitate to dump a lot of money into the car.
The lower road plsn which you ms not have considered is to just get it running well without rebuilding everything, assemble it, and enjoy as-is. You might find a shop to do that for 10-15k assuming this was a running/driving car when it went into the body shop.
There are a lot of variables: Did they paint the engine bay and door jambs? Is the engine/trans/HVAC system still in the car and what kind of shape are they in? The one picture showing the rusted out inner fender well in the trunk with a fresh paint job would have me very suspicious about the quality and longevity of the body work which lowers the value, and to me would make me hesitate to dump a lot of money into the car.
The lower road plsn which you ms not have considered is to just get it running well without rebuilding everything, assemble it, and enjoy as-is. You might find a shop to do that for 10-15k assuming this was a running/driving car when it went into the body shop.
