hi guys, My father in law is going into assisted living and I'm taking on the task of selling a few of his cars. The one you could help me on is the value of a 1949 Chevy Deluxe Fleetline, it has a very nice blue paint job that's about 5 years old but since paint it has never left the garage, 6 cylinder not original (52 or 53) and what looks like an original interior. 6 volt system that starts right up with a rebuilt Rochester carb and have the original in a box. It needs to have the new driver side rear quarter window and seal ( all seals should be changed) installed. I've seen these from 12 to 23k and think with the work it needs around 17/ 18 k should be fair. I know the 60s and 70s muscle cars well but these not so much. Thanks for any help and if you need to see a photo or 2 to help give me a range I can email them to you. Thanks Lou, the car was from Washington and now is in Huntington Beach California.
The mods usually lock the "what's it worth theads real quick but in the mean time I think I would google that exact model with a for sale on it and see what the going asking price is around the country and go from there. Location still has a lot to do with price though. Rust belt guys tend to be willing to pay more for the same reasonably nice car that guys down in the southwest will bargain you down on.
X2 - bottom line is only worth what someone is willing to pay. if you have plenty of time to sell you might get prices you are mentioning. if not, always price below market prices for quicker sale (hopefully). be sure to put up For Sale here.
hard to say anything without photos or a door count. on a positive note there is probably no better place in the world to sell a 49 Chevrolet than Southern California.
Low Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable ‘as-is’. This value does not represent a ‘parts car’. Note: Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered ‘Daily Drivers’ and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Average Retail Value This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A ‘20-footer’. High Retail Value This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle *. * '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concours judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility. Note: Vehicles/Vessels in exceptional condition can be worth a significantly higher value than the Average Retail Price shown.
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