hkr

Thinking of selling my '73 Delta 88 convertible but have no idea what it's worth. Still can't figure out how to post pics but working on it. It's actually the car pictured on the Wikipedia site under delta88. Its moss green iridescent with saddle interior but the front seat is out of a 72 Lesabre. Holes in the back seat floor pans have been patched with sheet metal. 2 pin holes in trunk. Dash has no cracks. All electrical works as it it should. Frame and body seem quite solid but Im not a pro on this. Top goes up and down ( I keep it down year round with the boot on for outings with the family) but has a few small holes . 455 engine w/ 400 trans both run great. New ac compressor, newer tailights, instrument clusters, windshield, brakes including master cyinder, spare tire, remote trunk release, muffler, etc. Needs antenna mast. I know you can't tell what its worth without seeing it but the Wikipedia picture gives a pretty good idea. I got it 3 years ago from the man for whom I bought it at Carlisle 7 years ago. I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions on its value. I'll try and get pics up soon.Thanks

copper128

This car?

junqueboi

A location would help. You must have some idea what the car is worth. What did you pay for it?

jaunty75

The latest issue of the Old Cars Price Guide lists the value of a '73 Delta 88 convertible in #3 condition ("car show" condition but not showroom condition) at $7,200. Given the pluses and minuses for your car, you can maybe go from there. I would think that the Buick seats detract from value a bit, as do the pinholes you mention. However, the many positives the car has will add value.

If I were going to sell your car, I'd probably put an asking price of $9,000 or $10,000 and see what happens.

In #2 condition (showroom), the OCPG lists a value of $11,200.

J-(Chicago)

Those wheelcovers are from a 1977-1980 Olds 88 or 98.

Also, how was the sheet metal repair performed? Some sheet stock screwed in place with drywall screws, is much different than a professional reconstruction.

That, in my opinion has the greatest effect on the value of the car. If the rear floor and trunk are gone or going, I can't see it going for even close to 7k. I'd put it around 3k.

No offense, just being honest. I'd love to have that convertible in my garage, but there's no way I'd get to fixing it up until 5 years from now.

hkr

That is the car and it's located in central Maryland. Correct on the wheel covers, they were on the car when I got it. The patches on the floor were done as temporary with sheet metal and tap screws but the car has been in my garage for the last 3 years or so, it doesn't see rain. Appears there was some bondo work done by a previous owner around the rear wheel wells but I have no idea how much or to what degree. The picture probably makes it out to be nicer than it is but I'll still try and post some up close shots. No offensive taken by anyones opinion on the ca,r thats why I asked. Thanks for you input !

hkr

BTW to answer jonqueboi, I really don't have any idea what the car is worth. I got as payment for some work I did for a customer.......

hkr

that is the car