A friend e-mailed early yesterday to say he was thinking he may sell his car in the future-I've always been after it. 1966 Beaumont SD convertible 283 powerglide-extremely good body with 30 year old paint that presents well-excellent chrome-interior was reupholstered in the past with a three piece carpet and material sween to the side panels-the driver's seat is now worn so it'll need an interior kit in the future-I asked a price he requested a "reasonable" offer tough call for me as beaumonts are my fav over chevelles with the current economy and where the hobby might be going ? anyway requesting opinions on fair market value
If my old rag sold for 25 and was 67SD396 1 of 66 needing a resto then a small block 66SD would be in same neighborhood not needing bodywork or paint.. BUT you have to consider nothing is selling for what its worth I'm not a appraiser so I would guess it at 18-22 Am I bad?
If my old rag sold for 25 and was 67SD396 1 of 66 needing a resto then a small block 66SD would be in same neighborhood not needing bodywork or paint.. BUT you have to consider nothing is selling for what its worth I'm not a appraiser so I would guess it at 18-22 Am I bad?
I was thinking $12 to $15 Carl. Does that make me worse? What is it like in condition Ken compared to your old blue '67? Without seeing it, it's a hard call... especially in todays current economy.
My 65 sd rag is a good driver without rust, has a new interior in it, a 50 foot paint job, and I mostly get offered 15000 to 16000 for it when I take it to shows. It's not for sale but that's what people are willing to pay it seems. It's been off the frame also but it is a 10 yrs plus old resto also. I think that if I was to put it for sale it would sell at 20K but of course I would like 25K. The market is soft right now. Is it the blue 66 SD one?
If my old rag sold for 25 and was 67SD396 1 of 66 needing a resto then a small block 66SD would be in same neighborhood not needing bodywork or paint.. BUT you have to consider nothing is selling for what its worth I'm not a appraiser so I would guess it at 18-22 Am I bad?
I was thinking $12 to $15 Carl. Does that make me worse? What is it like in condition Ken compared to your old blue '67? Without seeing it, it's a hard call... especially in todays current economy.
Garry its way better than that both condition and price sb auto rag
My 65 sd rag is a good driver without rust, has a new interior in it, a 50 foot paint job, and I mostly get offered 15000 to 16000 for it when I take it to shows. It's not for sale but that's what people are willing to pay it seems. It's been off the frame also but it is a 10 yrs plus old resto also. I think that if I was to put it for sale it would sell at 20K but of course I would like 25K. The market is soft right now. Is it the blue 66 SD one?
yes its blue I ve known the car since the early 80's been pestering him for 8-10 years
Knowing that it is "likely the best one left on the planet-and a great storey to go along with it" are huge selling features. Great quality and a low/no supply clearly drive the price up! Interior upholstery repair in my opinion is a minor concern knowing that after market are produced. (Especially if the non reproduced door panels are still in good shape.) It sounds like very little needs (or can) be done to the car to improve it. Therefore the only downside is if the buyer has their heart set on a big block 4 speed, in which case this car would not be the answer.
It all depends how badly one wants the...best 283, auto, convertible, SD, 1966 Beaumont left on the planet.
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Knowing that it is "likely the best one left on the planet-and a great storey to go along with it" are huge selling features. Great quality and a low/no supply clearly drive the price up! Interior upholstery repair in my opinion is a minor concern knowing that after market are produced. (Especially if the non reproduced door panels are still in good shape.) It sounds like very little needs (or can) be done to the car to improve it. Therefore the only downside is if the buyer has their heart set on a big block 4 speed, in which case this car would not be the answer.
It all depends how badly one wants the...best 283, auto, convertible, SD, 1966 Beaumont left on the planet.
"So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think... The good outnumber you, and we always will." Patton Oswalt
#1*4 speed, #2* Convertible, #3*big block. Thats the order of options I would look for. I just can`t seem to get interested in any thing that is not a 4 speed. I would pay a lot more for one over an auto.
Knowing that it is "likely the best one left on the planet-and a great storey to go along with it" are huge selling features. Great quality and a low/no supply clearly drive the price up! Interior upholstery repair in my opinion is a minor concern knowing that after market are produced. (Especially if the non reproduced door panels are still in good shape.) It sounds like very little needs (or can) be done to the car to improve it. Therefore the only downside is if the buyer has their heart set on a big block 4 speed, in which case this car would not be the answer.
It all depends how badly one wants the...best 283, auto, convertible, SD, 1966 Beaumont left on the planet.
when is the last time you heard a potential buyer brag up a car that way ?
I believe door panels are reproduced-the originals i m told are not good
when is the last time you heard a potential buyer brag up a car that way ?
I believe door panels are reproduced-the originals i m told are not good
Agreed, I've never seen that. I hope that no offense was taken with the inclusion of the quote, as no offense was intended! The only reason I used that quote was to "summarize" the car that is being evaluated. This is a two owner car which has 20,000 original miles on it. Clearly one of a kind, and factors that would likely come into play when determining a value. If it were mine, I don't think I would let it go for less than $30k. Are there those that would pay $30k? Maybe, maybe not. (Or would the owner take $30k?) Who knows. Just my feedback since the question was asked. Re the door panels, although '66 Chevelle, GTO etc are reproduced (and will fit), I don't think the '66 Beaumonts are? (Although I believe interior door panels for earlier Beaumont models are indeed.) A very nice car which may not come around again...
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If my old rag sold for 25 and was 67SD396 1 of 66 needing a resto then a small block 66SD would be in same neighborhood not needing bodywork or paint.. BUT you have to consider nothing is selling for what its worth I'm not a appraiser so I would guess it at 18-22 Am I bad?
I was thinking $12 to $15 Carl. Does that make me worse? What is it like in condition Ken compared to your old blue '67? Without seeing it, it's a hard call... especially in todays current economy.
Garry its way better than that both condition and price sb auto rag
Still, in this current economy and knowing the condition/ rarity of the car, is $20-$25 fair value? Or at that dollar range, would the current owner be offended? Like 70 SS Acadian stated, it's not a 4 spd big block car.
when is the last time you heard a potential buyer brag up a car that way ?
I believe door panels are reproduced-the originals i m told are not good
Agreed, I've never seen that. I hope that no offense was taken with the inclusion of the quote, as no offense was intended! The only reason I used that quote was to "summarize" the car that is being evaluated. This is a two owner car which has 20,000 original miles on it. Clearly one of a kind, and factors that would likely come into play when determining a value. If it were mine, I don't think I would let it go for less than $30k. Are there those that would pay $30k? Maybe, maybe not. (Or would the owner take $30k?) Who knows. Just my feedback since the question was asked. Re the door panels, although '66 Chevelle, GTO etc are reproduced (and will fit), I don't think the '66 Beaumonts are? (Although I believe interior door panels for earlier Beaumont models are indeed.) A very nice car which may not come around again...
I apoligize I did take offence I m sorry I just try to be fair and honest and often get blindsided by someone who thinks I have different motives. Society teaches us to be like this these days
Your right rare car rarer condition may only come around once
I agree a friend here in Victoria has a one owner 66 rag that was appraised at the height at over 40 k . Take off 30% for what has happened to prices=28k, minus 5k for interior=23k, plus if it truly has 20,000 miles only on it, add on 5-7 k so you are very close to 30k
Your right rare car rarer condition may only come around once
You'd look good in it! (Despite popular opinion, '66 is indeed the nicest!)
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Ken, you know better than most that a used car is only worth what someone is willing to pay on a given day. So I say you are correct at $12 to $15k. I bet in this soft market, $10k will be whats offered.....
Personally what gets me hot and horny is if somebody tells me the cars had a body off with all new parts, has pictures, and bills to prove it. Even if it that car has 20000 miles on it there will still be rust in it and all the rubber parts will be dry and cracked. 30K is crazy but I will take it for my red rag (sold).
It would be nice to pay in the 15-18 range and then you can atleast enjoy driving it. You get up to $25-$30, I would think that a person gets more concerned about where they are parking it compared to how much fun they are having "with it". No one wants a door ding, buggy bash, or a careless scratch, but they are certainly easier to take when there is still $10g's left in the back for touch up paint.........just a thought.
