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1963 split window. I’m looking for Ballpark on value as is. I don’t know much. It did have quarter panels cut out because dogs chewed them. Just ballpark..... $5k. $25k. Not selling yet. Family going to have to probate it first
I should probably delete this post. I was just trying to get general idea, which did occur.
The new title holder said it’s too soon for her to deal with this.I think I stressed her
Last edited by Brenda Salazar; Apr 18, 2021 at 01:06 PM.
Reason: Update title
Brenda, there's a whole lot of items which must be seen and evaluated to help you narrow it down. While the body is fiberglass, the frame and some other parts are steel and thus subject to rust. On cars that old, we see everything from no rust to rotted through - but you have to know where and how to look. There were several motor options and from lowest horsepower to highest can make a swing of $10,000 on what it's worth. The various serial numbers on the car itself and various components might agree (more desirable) or they may indicate things have been replaced Lastly, we on here vary widely in what we desire and would be willing to pay. Somebody might tell you $50,000, somebody else might say $15,000.
As a start, pic of the engine, pics of more of the body would help. Also - have someone crouch down and look under the glove box. You should see 2 shiny metal tags with numbers stamped on them. Take good pics of each and post them here (and DON'T - DON'T remove them from the car to do so!!!)
Another suggestion is a few pics of the underside. Shots showing how much rust in on the frame will help. We will probably want more if this continues but that much will at least get you started.
You best option imo is to put it on eBay. Lots of pics. You can set a minimum price you would take without showing that price. Then let the bidding begin. You will find out exactly how much it will bring. I wouldn't worry about it selling for too little too many buyers there and they won't let it go cheap.
Put it on Bring-A-Trailer web site, that site started out for project cars exactly like yours. Moreover, the bidders have "skin in the game" and you won't get jerked around when the auction ends. Unlike eBay where the high bidder can back out without any repercussions... You can set a reserve on Bring-A-Trailer too. The bidders there are pretty savvy and will know what you're offering and not so many tire-kickers.
From: Born and Raised in South Detroit (Windsor) Ontario
Always looking for the dash to see if these '63-'64 etc. are A/C cars, appears this may be a heater delete as I do not see the controls for such. What else is hiding for an honest value?
Brenda, be advised that 1963 Split Window Coupes have more than doubled in value in the past 5 years. It's the only year that has done this, and the only model. 1963 roadsters are worth 50% of what a coupe is worth. Core cars like yours that are solid and all there are 60k and up, out here in CA. I never understood probates.....a living trust is the way to go. That way, the family gets to keep or sell the stuff immediately and not give half of it to the gov't.
Lots of good advice here....ebay or BAT will dictate the price, and it will be a lot more than 5-25k. Of course, I would be willing to fly or drive to NM and give you 25k cash this weekend, if you'd like!!
There was a heated debate about the values of split windows on here some months back (yeah - its really true) and one member shut down the naysayers when he totaled up the 63 bits and pieces he sold off a roached out project car - it was well over $60K...
There are some that will slip up to you and offer a bag of cash lowball offer because they figure;
a) you're prob a women judging by login id
b) you're prob not a "car person" and
c) they figure you just want to unload the car and move on from a distressing time of your life.
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1963 split window general price
I would say 40-50k as is.
