Valuation needed (Page 1/2)
California Kid APR 09, 10:58 PM
Hey everyone,

Finally getting to the point of moving Dad's stuff, it's been a very difficult process considering the fire. I was hoping for some input on the following...

I had Dad's 87 GT towed to his preferred garage for an estimate. It hasn't been on the road since 2012 and it's been parked outside since then. Mechanically at minimum it needs tires and a fuel pump. Engine runs well when connected to an alternate fuel source. Front is rusted bad enough that radiator is only held on by the top two bolts. There's some paint damage on the hood...you get the idea.

The garage's opinion was not to fix the car, any repairs made would likely result in a wash when considering what the car would fetch.

Any opinions on what I should do? Considering I have to handle repairing the house and all of other things with the estate, I don't have the time or energy to part the car out myself. Listing it as is, what's the value?

Dan
olejoedad APR 09, 11:52 PM
Rust and paint repair get expensive in a hurry.
Fuel pump and tires not so much.
It's hard to place value without some pictures and a brief description of the modifications to the car.
Spadesluck APR 10, 12:48 AM
Honestly if there is that kind of rust in the front I can almost guarantee there is more in the back. More so if it was driven on those salty northern winter roads. What about just letting it sit till you have time then part it out?

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theogre APR 10, 08:15 PM
Shop is likely right and yes front often = rear rust and often is far worse.
Body/frame shop fixing rusty frames will often cost a lot of money.
DIY fixing frame rust is often bad news and on many levels. Many DIY repairs are far too weak or too strong and cause big headache. Worse if you wreck and front or rear crush zones fail to work. Example: Some bad repair can get push into the cabin and you or the passenger in a wreck.

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Fiero2m4Fastback APR 10, 08:28 PM
You've got some decisions to make. You'd be getting lucky if you found a buyer interested in restoring the car so a sale for part out is most likely. I'd first consider what is realistic as far as what a buyer would be buying the car for, second what is best financially for you, and then consider what your dad would have done or preferred and if it's even an option.

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anaverin APR 11, 05:38 AM
You should sell it toan enthusiast that
Appreciated it in its prime. Don't worry about what you get for it just make sure someone will restore the car even if that means transferring the body and engine into another frame. That car was awesome and your dad's work should be preserved. It deserves more then a part out. Where are you in California?

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RCR APR 11, 07:24 AM
I seem to remember California Kid taking care of that car. It's too bad it sat out for several years. If it was taken care of, it may not be as bad as the shop is saying. Please get some pics and post (or send to me and I'll post).

Bob
fieroguru APR 11, 04:06 PM
What are your plans for the yellow 88?
Patrick APR 11, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by California Kid:

I had Dad's 87 GT towed to his preferred garage for an estimate.




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Originally posted by fieroguru:

What are your plans for the yellow 88?



I admit I'm confused. I assume the car pictured below (that most of us are familiar with) is the '88 then?

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fieroguru APR 11, 07:45 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

I admit I'm confused. I assume the car pictured below (that most of us are familiar with) is the '88 then?






He had two...
Maroon 87 GT and the Yellow 88 GT