1975 backup car value?

[Guest Anonymous]

Thinking about buying this 1975, auto, as a backup/parts car.. the car drives but needs a complete tuneup as been setting for about 4 years. The seller gave me what I think is a good but wanted to ask the experts as to what would be a good fair price to offer? Thanks

[eastsidebimmer]

Edit: (I'm not an expert...wait for C.D. to chime in and then multiply whatever he tells you by four) :]

Looks too nice to be a parts car. The pictures are not very big so I can't see rust, but the early alloy wheels are probably worth $400 or more if they are not bent, curbed, and can be refinished. Depending on where you are in the country, a "driver" class car like this in decent shape could bring $3,000 +/- By the time you replace brakes, fluids, tuneup, carb adjustments, you might have another $500 into it. Buy it and please don't part it out.

Ben

[Napes]

As one who's been driving the same ' 75 automatic for the past 28+yrs. I offer the following:

Body looks straight, but check for rust in rockers, rear shock towers, and anywhere else that it might be prevalent. Where has the car spent it's life? If in salty areas, I'd be careful (Both of ours have always been in Southern Arizona).

Seats need some attention, but that's no biggy. How is the cars mechanical condition? (Can you post a pic of the engine compartment?) See if you can find out how many miles are on the automatic tranny - they can go out at anytime after about 130K, though some go much longer.

If rust is not a problem, and the mechanical condition is fair-to-better I would think the car is worth $4-5K.

Bob Napier

[c.d.iesel]

good rims if not bent or beads are not corroded

and not holding air

interior is SHOT

window and door seals SHOT

if you can't take it for a drive right now?,

brakes don't work?, cooling system leaks?

over heats?, smoke coming from electrical system?

automatic shifting poorly or not correctly?,

you getting the picture?

it needs restoration to make it safe FIRST

do you think $3000 in parts to make it safe, IN ADDITION

TO WHAT EVER YOU PURCHASE IT FOR MAKES SENSE?

got a FAT wallet ?

go for it.

have fun.

[chat66]

I just looked at a 74' or 75' auto in Boise ID. This car has factory sunroof and new paint, Sharp car. The Fella wants $3500 for it. I'll take a pic of it for everyone too check out.

[ClayW]

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1628711586.html

That price is almost certainly a steal. I hate that color, but I was considering it because it's cheap and almost completely original. Take it!

[Guest]

Thanks for the replies..I decided to get the car & fix it up.

[Guest]

Thinking about buying this 1975, auto, as a backup/parts car.. the car drives but needs a complete tuneup as been setting for about 4 years. The seller gave me what I think is a good but wanted to ask the experts as to what would be a good fair price to offer? Thanks.

Idecided to get the car & fix it up. Thanks for the advice.

[eastsidebimmer]

Woo Hoo !! Please take and post lots of pictures so we can see this little ruby in the rough you might have found. If you hate the wheels, put me in line.

Thanks!

Ben

[Napes]

Good on ya for deciding to buy it. I don't think you'll regret it (don't know about a "significant other" who might become jealous of the time you spend with your new "friend" though).

As I mentioned above, I've been driving my ' 75 automatic for over 28 yrs. and do nearly all of the work on it and my wife's ' 76 Pastellblau automatic, that she's been driving for 12 yrs. and still gets a couple of compliments a week on her car from total strangers. Use this board for any questions or feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.

Bob Napier

r.napier@mchsi.com

[Jim_75Sahara]

$2000 is pricey for an '02 that's not been getting much love recently. Biggest clue = the destroyed driver's seat. Nobody's gonna drive around with their butt hurting that badly! Predictions: lousy brakes, very old tires, mushy shocks, brittle window seals, electrical gremlins, leaking fluids, worn out slushbox, destroyed tie rod ends, worthless bushings, brake master cylinder shot.... etc. Bring an '02 expert w/you when you check this one out. Maybe it DID get some love and the owner just likes sitting on a sad excuse for a driver's seat!! ( I do love those wheels. )

[VintageAutobahn]

I just looked at a 74' or 75' auto in Boise ID. This car has factory sunroof and new paint, Sharp car. The Fella wants $3500 for it. I'll take a pic of it for everyone too check out.

Carefull there chat. I looked at a squaretail in boise that fits that description recently that didnt pass the magnet test to say the least (BONDO EVERYWHERE). Could be a different car but there arent alot of 02's in Boise.