Geary88 Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Have a 71 truck that I'm going to sell. I see prices all over the board. What do collectors/buyers look for when deciding what is a fair price for a particular specimen? 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 I think good condition governs over all. If running and can be driven this is a plus because you can drive and see how the steering, suspension, lights, brakes, engine, transmission work and sound. A provenance is also excellent. This might contain the original bill of sale and any previous owners plus any repairs and costs done and records of maintenance and up keep. If this was your father's truck you might have these records. Rarity. Whats a Coke can worth? What's an original 1885 bottle of Coke worth??? see the difference? Demand/collectible. Do others want it? even if actually worthless if everyone wants one the price is driven up. If no demand for it you might have to look at selling it out of state. Judging by your pictures I would think this would demand a premium price. It's a beautiful example. I owned a '71 back in '76. Had it for about 10 years. 1 Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Thanks for the input...when I removed the nasty shag carpeting and blankets covering the interior, I was surprised at how well the original interior was preserved. I grew up driving a 72 510 wagon (really, really yellow.) 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 21, 2022 Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 Looks pretty nice, especially for being in TN. Finish the cut/buff & replace the grill, and you could be looking at $6-8k. 1 Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2022 This came from Oregon around 2007 or so...was parked in a barn here in TN in 2009. Do you think the sprayed bed liner is a liability? 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 I don't know if it hurts the value much, but I don't think it helps it in that condition. 1 Quote Link to comment
Thomas Perkins Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just repaint it.You set the price for it,it's your's.I have sold some of my vehicles and got what I asked for.There is no book price for it.And Always take cash.I parked one of mine in front of Sam's club and Walmart and sold it in one day.. And it needed tires. 1 Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted April 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Quote 24 minutes ago, thisismatt said: I don't know if it hurts the value much, but I don't think it helps it in that condition. The brown spots are just dirt (remnants of mud daubers) there is no rust or dents... 1 Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 Man,that's tempting,but I'd have to part with the Midget. 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 52 minutes ago, Thomas Perkins said: Just repaint it.You set the price for it,it's your's.I have sold some of my vehicles and got what I asked for.There is no book price for it.And Always take cash.I parked one of mine in front of Sam's club and Walmart and sold it in one day.. And it needed tires. If it's a quality job/product, then it shouldn't hurt anything. There are some pretty lousy bedliner products, though... 1 Quote Link to comment
Thomas Perkins Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 21 hours ago, angliagt said: Man,that's tempting,but I'd have to part with the Midget.I use to go watch the midgets wrestle back in the 60's,it was so funny. Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 As soon as I get the title sorted, I'll post it in the classifieds here... . Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Ask $3,500 and end up keeping and falling in love with it. Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 What sort of title sorting does it need? Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted April 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 I inherited it, just have to transfer the title to myself...already in the works. I should have it mailed to me soon. Just wanted to have title in hand before I listed it for sale. Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted April 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 I would really like to keep it, but I have too many other projects and plans. And, I am still driving the little 1983 toyota pickup that I bought new. 2 Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted May 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 I have the title now. I tried to post a classified ad...not sure if it took (or maybe I posted it twice) Nothing seemed to happen when I tried to post it...I'll check on it later 4400 obo 1 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 @d.p time to fill the stables 😅 Quote Link to comment
Geary88 Posted May 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 Price much reduced...listed on Craigslist now too. 2700 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Geary88 said: Price much reduced...listed on Craigslist now too. 2700 That's a steal. I wish I could come grab it, but...life Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted May 23, 2022 Report Share Posted May 23, 2022 56 minutes ago, thisismatt said: That's a steal. I wish I could come grab it, but...life I'm with you on that one. 1 Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted May 25, 2022 Report Share Posted May 25, 2022 tempting to say the least. Quote Link to comment
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