442 don't know what to do

sagasha · 01-09-2007, 08:29 AM

Hiya, I'm getting ready to take possession of a 1972 Olds 442. I found it down south covered up in a guys barn (for real) and I don't really know what it's worth. Here's what I know about the vehicle:

1972 Olds 442: Female second owner, had the car since 1972 when the original owner passed away after putting 2500 miles or so on the car (Some original docs included)

Original 455 w/200,000 miles. Serviced by the local dealer ONLY (paperwork included) This thing runs like a raped ape. No smoke no miss no hiss.

Red paint (repainted years ago) that looks faded but no sign of cracks. There are a few pinhole size rust spots on the body.

White, very clean, interior

His/Hers shifter

Ram air package

Original rims

Factory A/C

So, if someone could help me get in the ballpark with a price or two it would be much apprciated.

sagasha

sagasha · 01-09-2007, 02:05 PM

How about an online appraisal service another user may have contracted?

texasred · 01-09-2007, 02:27 PM

Online appraisal? Not sure if that is what it sounds like, but it's one thing to pay a guy you don't know to look at your car and put a value on it...it's another thing to pay a guy you don't know to look at PICTURES of your car and put a value on it.

Let me put you onto the Oldsmobile Club of America chapters in your area:

Motor City Rockets
28954 Glenarden St.
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
email: 79starfire@sbcglobal.net

R.E. Olds Chapter
PO Box 80101
Lansing, MI 48909-0101
email: ckm@tir.com

Contact them and see if they know a good appraiser in your area.

C.J.

sagasha · 01-09-2007, 04:32 PM

Thanks. I'll give em a try.

duckblaster67 · 01-12-2007, 09:54 PM

Maybe watch eBay and see what they're going for?

sagasha · 01-13-2007, 02:29 PM

Will do.

thanks
sagasha

ozoneblue · 01-13-2007, 05:35 PM

Try going to NADA under under the collector car section or you can get a book from Hemmings that is real good you just have to chose the condition of the car Larry

01-09-2007, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
sagasha Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 4	442 don't know what to do Hiya, I'm getting ready to take possession of a 1972 Olds 442. I found it down south covered up in a guys barn (for real) and I don't really know what it's worth. Here's what I know about the vehicle: 1972 Olds 442: Female second owner, had the car since 1972 when the original owner passed away after putting 2500 miles or so on the car (Some original docs included) Original 455 w/200,000 miles. Serviced by the local dealer ONLY (paperwork included) This thing runs like a raped ape. No smoke no miss no hiss. Red paint (repainted years ago) that looks faded but no sign of cracks. There are a few pinhole size rust spots on the body. White, very clean, interior His/Hers shifter Ram air package Original rims Factory A/C So, if someone could help me get in the ballpark with a price or two it would be much apprciated. sagasha

01-09-2007, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
texasred Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 806	Online appraisal? Not sure if that is what it sounds like, but it's one thing to pay a guy you don't know to look at your car and put a value on it...it's another thing to pay a guy you don't know to look at PICTURES of your car and put a value on it. Let me put you onto the Oldsmobile Club of America chapters in your area: Motor City Rockets 28954 Glenarden St. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 email: 79starfire@sbcglobal.net R.E. Olds Chapter PO Box 80101 Lansing, MI 48909-0101 email: ckm@tir.com Contact them and see if they know a good appraiser in your area. C.J. __________________ Home of the 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible Super Karate Monkey Death Car.

01-13-2007, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
ozoneblue Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 407	apprasil Try going to NADA under under the collector car section or you can get a book from Hemmings that is real good you just have to chose the condition of the car Larry

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01-09-2007, 02:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
sagasha Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 4	How about an online appraisal service another user may have contracted?

01-09-2007, 04:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
sagasha Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 4	Thanks. I'll give em a try.

01-12-2007, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
duckblaster67 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Dakota Posts: 23	Maybe watch eBay and see what they're going for?

01-13-2007, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
sagasha Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 4	Will do. thanks sagasha