What's this car worth?

correct me if i am wrong, but A's only have the vin on the motor. nothing but a code at the back of the frame to tell the body type. so i have be told.

 

On an A, the VIN is just a serial number, so no, it does not indicate the body type. You can discern production month, and sometimes the factory, some say. There is a production date on the cowl, if you can dig it out.

The serial (VIN) number was stamped on the engine block at the engine plant. That number was then stamped into the frame when the engine was mated to it. This is the only time that you can guarantee that they match.

California will accept an engine number that does not match the ***le VIN, so long as the frame VIN matches the ***le. They will NOT accept a frame VIN that does not match the ***le.

 

The ***le could be a problem. As said before, that is not a 28/29 body. You probably have a 50/50 chance that the ***le matches the frame. For some states, that is not much of a problem. I would suggest you figure out a plan to deal with the ***le before you buy it.

In putting a value on the car. Break it down to what the parts are worth. 90% of the value with this car is in a body which the ***le doesn't match.

Back about 5 years ago I bought one off e-bay for about $5000. It was a little better and did not have a ***le issue.

Neal

 

whats the hurry as TAX TIME is just around the corner and these cars are coming out of storage in droves. put a want ad in various places and do a little fishing i think your gonna be surprised.