Hey everyone I was just curious, if I were to put my 51 Plymouth project car up for sale how much I could get for her...I am just trying to see... The car is 1951 Plymouth Belvedere 2dr. hardtop...it has a running 327sbc/350 turbo trans...it has new never driven on bf goodrich wide whitewall tires and newly powder coated rims...brand new disc brake conversion kit up front...brand new leaf springs in rear with 4" drop blocks...rear glass is perfect...dash is nice and has been worked and in primer...hood is nice(got a new one)...floor is good except some minor spots of rust through...and some rocker work needed also but really over all its a good solid car... The car is in pieces right now but could easily be put back together... It needs some body work, a new driveshaft, gas tank, wireing, and I was going to put in a new rear-end with nicer drums, fuel lines, brake lines etc... this is my first project car so I was just curious to know if I were to sell it what would I sell it for...thanks guys...take care...
Sadly these cars, even in good running condition don't bring a lot. If it were a nice finished rod though, it'd be worth more than a stocker. Being a hardtop helps. I'd say presently, $1500 would be a good, ballpark figure. It might bring more, just depends on the market and finding that "right" buyer.
If at all possible, put it back together & get it running/driving first. It's hard to break even on a pile of parts & a torn apart car. JH
Everyone has a different opinion of what a project car like that is worth. All I can say is start checking the going prices on comparable project cars in your area. From reading previous posts from guys in your area on different boards it will probably sell for about twice what it would in my home area. Someone will look at it and think "ok, most of the pieces are there to build a nice little cruiser and I can have it together and driving pretty quick". That's the guy who will pay your price for it. I do agree with Harrison, it would be worth a lot more together and running and driving. If a guy can ride around the block in it (it doesn't have to be legal) and it will run, stop and do the basic things it will be worth quite a bit more. Bolt the nose back on, put a temporary gas tank in the trunk and hook things up so that it can be driven to the end of the block and back. Don't spray any primer on it, leave the body as is. The glass doesn't have to be in it. Just make it so it can be driven and you will increase the price quit a bit. It's a lot easier for someone to convince his (fill in the blank)_____________________ that it will be a nifty car when done if they can see that it runs and drives.
You've got a good start on a solid project. You seem to have a good handle on it. I don't know why you would sell, but you'd take a hit to bail now. The only break even result I can see would be a trade. Tough it out if you can, and good luck. (JMTC)
Thanks guys...I dont think I could ever sell her as she is my first project...I was just curious cause I dont see any of these old mopars cruisin around anymore so just thought I would see what all you smarter, more experienced guys out there had to say...thanks again...
I saw a picture of one I think was the same as your car at Viva a few years back. It was chopped hardtop and lowered. It made a damn nice looking car. I believe it was in one of the ol school or sister magazine. Finish it . It'll be differant . The car I'm talking about was in red primer. You have got a really good start on it. This is where most people bailout and take a lick. Chopit,dropit and drive it. Cool car.
Remember when you got flack about the Chevy motor? That will hurt resale. Out of 50 guys that might buy it, I'd guess a quarter to half would be die-hard Mopar guys. The die-hard Chevy guys won't buy it due to the body. You only need one buyer, but you've thinned the potiential field. Just my 2 cents. Getting it running and driving will help a LOT.
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