Based on the VIN and body tag, it's a real '442' despite some minor points that would suggest otherwise such as a 'Cutlass' emblem on the glove box door, steel wheels with hubcaps, etc. Regarding the engine, the pad that should have the numbers matching some part of the VIN is null/blank/empty/void....no numbers, which suggests a factory/dealer replacement?
Anyway, most of the value guides I've looked at suggest a range of 13K - 15K for a #3 car which I'm considering this car. So far, I hear from this board that 10K is about right. Hence, the point of my confusion....that's a 3- 5K difference...What could account for such a big difference? I see regular Cutlass 'S' cars with prices approaching 10K pretty frequently. Shouldn't a #3 '442' bring considerably more money?
I'm a hobbyist, not an investor looking to make a quick buck but at the same time, I want to get my money's worth. The plan is to turn the keys over to my son once he reaches driving age so that he'll have a classic to drive to HS. As with all classic cars, I'll be sinking funds into it over time but I expect to get some return on the money I put into it....I seem to have several other money losing projects and don't need another
