Projects 41 Chevy Sedan Value

I'd say 41 Chevys are more popular than a 40, but not as popular as a 46-48 or earlier models. The sedan body style is a draw back. I have more questions like what front end is under it? Is it a cobbled mess underneath? Too many questions to think serious money.

The 348 definitely perked my interest... all that being said I think $5k is safe.

 

the problem with threads like these is all the lowball prices people are willing to pay.
how about you post the price you would sell it for if it were yours.
$5,000.00 ? really?

 

Pretty sure I would be asking more than $5000 if I were to be selling it. I’m thinking closer to $10,000 as a price to sell the car at. But, that is definitely way beyond what I would be willing to pay if I were (or happen to be) the buyer.

 

Cars like this are a grey area.
I’d never build anything like this so value is kinda low for me.
I have a relative with a 41 sedan. Nice original car. Good driver quality paint, original interior. Later 235. I’d rather pay $7500 for that car than 5k for the blue one.
Got 0 interest in finishing a “street rod”
Can’t pay 10k for a car to sell for 10k

 

There are so many unanswered questions with this car... it's like assuming all used engines are cores.

 

So…let me rephrase the question. If the car could be bought for $2000 or less, is there anyone here that would think that is too much? Asking for a friend…

And, anyone that knows me very well knows I am cheap when it comes to pretty much any of this stuff. Pretty sure it could be parted out and get that investment back. I guess I am surprised at how many people are looking for all the things wrong with the car. Heck, I paid more than that for my junk 40 Merc coupe (and, yes, I know it is much more desirable). Just seems crazy to me that very few seem to think a running, driving, shiny painted two door car that isn’t hideous with a w motor is worth so little.

As @anthony myrick would say…I’d drive it pretty much as is with a big ol cheesy grin on my face.

Or, to that point, I was at a buddies shop last night and looking at his 56 F100 that is basically the exact same color that looked so much more “correct” with some off-white wheels and dog dish hubcaps. This car could easily pull off that same look and appear “stock” as long as the hood stayed shut.

 

For 2K it would be in my driveway

 

If I had a place to put it, I'd try to buy it for 2k or less. That's what they ask for field cars these days.

 

Oh. I’d drive it.

just not paying “bucket list” price for it.

 

Geez, that car in running/driving condition would be $12K car in my area. Anything under $9K would be considered a good buy around here.

 

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5,000 is a wholesale price if you are looking to buy, enjoy,and potentially fix . Retail is dependent upon how much you want the car with its color and modifications. How much are you willing to gamble on something you don't need

 

12k running isn’t a bad target

is it running?

is it driving?

if it gets loaded on a trailer or roll back because its non operable, it’s not a premium priced ride.
It’s a gamble.

 

In our region, as a flipper, this is a 3-5K car only because it is a Chevy, and IMHO because of the interior comments you made. Situationally I would not give a dime more than I had to for it so as to limit the funds for "step mom".

I also would gladly cruise around in this for a bit while I was fixing something else and then flip it. You can never experience too many interesting old cars!

 

Does this help, or just complicate the matter.

 

I'd take it for 2k and you know how I feel about chevys

 

@F-ONE Brings up some very good points to consider. There is just too much that isn't known about what all was done to the car and how well it was done.

To me, I have to go with what a lot of others have said, not a penny over $5000.00 and that would be a very optimistic bid at best.

Its obvious that the steering wheel has been changed and the seats are not the original bench seats, and the wiring seen in the second picture with the hood open appears to be new wiring.
The picture of the car from the rear, the drivers side rear quarter panel has a big spot of where the paint let go!
Buyer beware!
Everyone's results may vary greatly!

 

Talked to another buddy of mine and got some history. Sounds like it’s likely one of those OT Pinto front suspensions we don’t talk about here. I do know the guy that built the car too but he passed away likely 20 years ago. Oh, and went by where it is tonight as well but the car is in the shop so I couldn’t look at it closer. I guess I will have to wait until the “viewing” day. Anyway, chances are it will go for more than I want to give. But, you never know…

 

For some reason this car has been on my mind.
I stand by what I said about workmanship in challenging areas like steering.
In the sun, It looks really good.
It has a mechanical fan. I dig that.
Graffiti style with chrome steelies and black walls and a rake.....

Buyer beware and all that jazz but I think overall we may have been a little unfair to this sedan.

I’ll ask this.....

If a 1941 Chevrolet with a 4....O... Freaking 9 can’t get love on the HAMB,
What can?

 

It just now hit me what you meant when you mentioned “step mom”. Technically, this is the biological mom which is the only reason she has any claim to this stuff at all. She is supposed to pass the money on to their son, but according to the lawyers, there is nothing that guarantees that happens. Her track record says it won’t.

Also, the engine is fairly fresh just been sitting a while. So, betting between likely old gas and lack of use, the smoking would get better with use.

 

I'm with you Cob. Again, this likely wouldn't be a keeper unless it just ended up to be a great driver or something. I'm just thinking if it went cheap that maybe I could drive it for a bit this year while the "rebuild" on the 56 is happening. As long as it is cheap enough and I didn't lose any money, I kind of enjoy having a variety of old cars to drive even if just around town or whatever.

Hmm...now that I think of it, I could use a new daily driver... But, guessing a 348 likely gets pretty crappy mileage to go back and forth to work 60 miles a day.

 

Hmm...now that I think of it, I could use a new daily driver... But, guessing a 348 likely gets pretty crappy mileage to go back and forth to work 60 miles a day.[/QUOTE]

Depends ! How heavy is your right foot?.

Like many, probably really depends on gear ratio.

Ben

 

For two grand I’d be in a road trip with @Austin kays with a trailer right now lol

 

2 things I've learned about the HAMB collective over the years.
1: Ask for advice on how you should fix something & they want to spend ALL of your money.
2: Ask advice on how much something is worth. They don't want to spend ANY of their money.

 

lol

 

Also found out this car is missing the VIN tag and a title. Wasn’t sure what was going on at the beginning of the auction since none of the cars mentioned whether there were titles or not. That has now been updated for all the vehicles that have titles. When I asked, this one is missing the VIN tag and a title which could lead to a mess. I’ll follow up later, but this sure changes values and risk.

 

This brings my estimate of the car being worth $10,000 to $12,0000 down to $0.

 

I don't expect a 6-cylinder would get much better mileage than the big block, as someone who had a Chevy with a 6.

It's almost as if gas prices are much higher today than they were in the 60's, and we travel much further on a regular basis.