57 ford fairlane question

[graveyard]

what is worth guys,292 engine,auto trans fordomatic,runs good and drives good no PS OR BRKAES,needs tires,brakes gone through and some more attention. Need some info on what you would put in the car that will give me a idea on what i am looking at.52,000 miles orginal miles on the car with the orginal owners manuel and inside is custom and already complete needs nothing inside perfect.Has a few little bubbles comming out on the paint but the paint is still shiny and good shape but its not the orginal color.Opinons please.

[mustang6984]

I am notoriously cheap...but having said that, I'd probably be willing to part with $20k maybe a little more.

[lalessi1]

In my opinion the main issues with the car are the two extra doors. 4 door cars do not command the price of other models in any condition. If I were selling the car I would be VERY happy to get $7500.

[rmk57]

   If your handy with tools and dont mind a fixer upper or something to hot rod in the future I'd be looking at something like this. I am partial to the Custom series though. It's even a heater, clock delete car.

                                      https://neworleans.craigslist.org/cto/d/gretna-1957-ford-300-original/7160991318.html

[mustang6984]

In my opinion the main issues with the car are the two extra doors. 4 door cars do not command the price of other models in any condition. If I were selling the car I would be VERY happy to get $7500.

True...if it were a hot rod. But outside of different paint...appears from info provided to be a low mileage (extremely so) original car...so...more worthy of consideration. JMHO.

[John Palmer]

In my opinion the main issues with the car are the two extra doors. 4 door cars do not command the price of other models in any condition. If I were selling the car I would be VERY happy to get $7500.

X2, the "extra doors" kill the resale price, IMO.

[terry_208]

Several little bubbles in the paint sounds like rust repair is not far off.  That also means, at least, spot paint. 

In my opinion, the car in good/fair condition would be worth about $12-18K.  That being said it is worth only what someone is willing to pay.  Some people prefer 4 doors but I believe the majority of buyers will be looking for 2 doors.

[RICH MUISE]

Pretty much what they said, but I'm confused as to whether you're buying or selling. Also, 2 or 4 dr depends on where you live. If your neighbor to some our New Zealand or Australia members, 4 doors is not a problem. Here 4 dr. value is substantially lower due to lack of popularity.

[fdlrc]

As years roll along, and old cars get more rare, four-doors will become more popular. They will never replace the two-door, but maybe because of necessity, more will get restored. Back in the day 1940s Ford humpbacks weren't popular, they are now.

I also think younger generations may not mind as much as I do.

[graveyard]

Thanks here is a pic of the inside of the car,i can get it for around 8 grand.

[mustang6984]

Nice. Looks good.   

[graveyard]

Another pic

[mustang6984]

Oh Hell! A Continental Kit! Yea...that makes up for the 4-doors for me. Nice!!! Car looks pretty nice!!!

[graveyard]

Would you put 8 in the car?It is a very nice and clean car i havent found one this clean in a long time.Doors shut like brand new everthing is in line perfect doors,hood,trunk,etc,etc.orginal keys also.very little bondo if any in the car i checked with a magnet and hardly found any at all.wipers have been changed over to electric also and the heater motor and all work inside along with the left and right vents prake brake was not even stuck works perfect.He said it was his fathers car and he died about year and half ago and he would never sell it if he was alive,the car has been setting about year or maybe 2 is all it was still licensed for 2019!!!!

[RICH MUISE]

Doubt you'd find another as nice for 8k.