I inherited one when my father passed away. It is in "reasonably" good shape....
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Just wondering what it would be worth? Last time I rode in it was 1995-96 maybe? And it ran flawless at that time. No idea about now... I doubt he drove it many more times after that. It has sat in that garage for the last 22-23 years.
Im building one the same color right now and I have over 10,000 in it so far !
If I were to sell it, what would be a reasonable amount? I think he put about 20k into way back when.... I know it's not worth that now however.....
I would probably be looking for something between 12.000 and 16,000 ,the market is pretty soft right now on classics with the economy the way it is. but hey you can shoot for the moon and if you miss aim a little lower!
So if I asked 10k I wouldn't be asking too much??
I do NOT want to sell it... it has been my dream car since I was a kid, unfortunately I am dirt poor currently and need the money. :'(
One option would be to clean it up good, put it on ebay with a reserve, let the market dictate what its worth. Mark
I know this is kinda' personal...but you brought it up for the world to comment on. I don't know your age or how long it has been since your father pasted, but maybe you should table this for a while longer. You were poor before you inherited the car...you will be poor after the car is gone. If you are a car guy, you will regret the sale of this car. The money will be long gone and it did not solve much of anything. I am not trying to be a hard ass. I just know from experience. My sisters and I sold out grandfather's farm. After taxes and splitting it up, the little bit of money did not solve any on my life's real problems. Just ask someone who has their first car, their dad's car, or the car that he and his wife honeymooned in if they remember how much the car cost or how much they could have gotten out of it 40 years ago. IF they had sold it which would they rather have today...the money or the memories. You have a remarkable opportunity for a legacy. Just take some time and think about it. Sorry for your lose.
ditto what gasman said, but that said, where is the car located?
I agree with gasman, but if you really want to sell it I'm intersted depending on where car is.
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Sorry for not replying sooner... the car is located in a garage in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada.
Anyone interested??
Or anyone want to make an offer?
So...what would the price be delivered across the bridge????
Sorry but I have to agree with Gasman 100% here. If this recession has got the best of you! I can tell you this for a fact. I have had a small business for 37 years and this is recession # 3 for me and they all have sucked. But the first two ended and each time things got much better. At the moment things are grim ; however I am confident that they will get better, as in the past and so will your state of affairs. Hang in if you can. Good luck whatever you do. And if I can ask Gasman a question here that is really irrevelent. I don`t know the rules for US residents importing a car from Canada; but I know we have a free trade agreement between our countries. I don`t understand why you guys (in general) are perinoid about coming into Canada to buy a car. I personally have bought many in the US and have never had any problems. There are thousands of good cars up here that only see the sun for 6 months of the year; but no one seems to want to come across to buy them. Can you explain? Are you hit with crazy taxes? Cheers
I don't know the process but I am sure there is one. I will study up on it. I have crossed the border several times without issue. I have had a couple of bad experiences where I did not know the answer to the question and got searched and delayed. That was years ago and I am sure that it has not gotten better. I really don't want to get a passport. I am convinced that I will not get waved through customs with an untitled car tied to my trailer.
Huh, wonder why I wanted the seller to deliver across the border.
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I being a Fairlane 500 I would assume it is a American built car. Also there is an age limit on the above rules.
I just moved a 57 wagon from Vernon, B.C. with no problem. The 57s are so old that none of the safety and EPA crap apply. You will have a brocker's fee and a 1% fee for it to cross the boarder. A butt load of paperwork and signatures required but that is it. The seller must have his paperwork in order as well, customs will want to see that along withy the bill of sale. Just remember it is for personal use, no for resale.
I did read where pre '66 are exempt from emissions and safety issues. But, USDA wants the bottom of the car steam cleaned!!
Did you use a Broker to handle paper work. Was your car picked up on the US side in a impound lot. Or did you trailer it out of Canada and through customs without assistance?
Did not have to steam clean. The move was contracted with a company that responded to my google search for "auto transport from Canada to USA. I feel confident that it was a broker as the enclosed van that delivered the car was a Reliable van. All paperwork was to a San Deigo based outfit......and I just tossed all the paperwork as the deal is done and closed and old timers has struck so I am having trouble recalling the exact name, if I find my notes I can post very accurate info. Car was picked up in Vernon, B.C. and moved to Blain, WA, from there on a truck with six others (I was #2 drop, rest to the east coast) with a heavy French accented driver that knew his way around this part of the USA.
So how's the new wagon?? I wondered if you drove all the way up there to pick it up.
There is a reason there are brokers. I was hoping to get some feedback from the seller. The seller is local to the border crossing. Have you ever noticed when traveling in Canada, Canadians in general seem to know the exchange rate and figure it in their heads. Most seem to have knowledge of US Customs. You go to McDonalds in Toronto and pay with US currency, they give correct change with the exchange rate. Take Canadian currency to a Michigan McDonalds and they think you are giving them Monaplay money. Just saying.
The wagon is good. No real bad suprises yet. Have a few things to change and modify, (I'm very picky with respect to raod worthiness), body is as straight as an arrow, no sign it had ever been wrecked. Still need to pull the brakes apart to check all that out, needs an exhaust system and an alignment, then I get to go and stand in line for hours to get the tag.