1968 Delmont 88
October 17th, 2014, 06:50 AM
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1968 Delmont 88
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what my car could b worth. 1968 Delmont 88 Dark Green 350 with Ac. 23,700 original totally rust free car. It has the original Bias Ply tires with a unused spare tire. Also Am/FM Wonder bar radio with original 8 track. Interior is black and in perfect condition. Its been sitting for 15 years. I recently had the gas tank cleaned and lined. New fuel sending unit,fuel pump I rebuilt the carburetor, new plugs wires points/condencer and water pump. The car runs and drives perfect. Any help would be wonderful. Thank you.
October 17th, 2014, 07:14 AM
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Big cars unfortunately aren't as popular as mid size so the demand and prices really reflect that in valuation, regardless of condition. The NADA price guide puts a 2 dr around 18k for high retail, but act retail around 10k. Honestly, I don't think it will bring near that much as these values are typically highly inflated. Post some pics of the car? Likely the market will only support a price around 6-7500k if you're lucky. I'd keep it and drive it. Delmonts are great riding cars.
Big cars unfortunately aren't as popular as mid size so the demand and prices really reflect that in valuation, regardless of condition. The NADA price guide puts a 2 dr around 18k for high retail, but act retail around 10k. Honestly, I don't think it will bring near that much as these values are typically highly inflated. Post some pics of the car? Likely the market will only support a price around 6-7500k if you're lucky. I'd keep it and drive it. Delmonts are great riding cars.
October 17th, 2014, 07:25 AM
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For starters, it would help to know what body style you have. A convertible will be worth much more than a four door.
The NADA guide is usually overly optimistic on price. I like to use collectorcarpricetracker.com/, which lists completed auctions. Be aware that even that site has it's problems, as I've seen multiple "completed" auctions listed on that site for the same car. Keep in mind that the Delmont was the low-rent version of the Delta 88 line (it replaced the Jetstar 88).
There was a really nice 1968 Delmont 88 fastback at Spring Carlisle with a 455 with a $9K asking price. It sold, but I don't know what the final price was.
The NADA guide is usually overly optimistic on price. I like to use collectorcarpricetracker.com/, which lists completed auctions. Be aware that even that site has it's problems, as I've seen multiple "completed" auctions listed on that site for the same car. Keep in mind that the Delmont was the low-rent version of the Delta 88 line (it replaced the Jetstar 88).
There was a really nice 1968 Delmont 88 fastback at Spring Carlisle with a 455 with a $9K asking price. It sold, but I don't know what the final price was.
October 18th, 2014, 10:03 AM
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Collector Car Market Review, which I think shows fairly accurate prices, shows:
$3,800 for #3 condition (which your car probably is),
$6,875 for #2 condition (which your car may be if it's really nice), and
$10,600 for #1 condition (which is freshly fully restored, or fresh off the showroom floor).
So somewhere between $4,000 and $5,000, if it's in nice shape, probably, but it probably won't sell quickly at those prices, as there isn't much demand for them.
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$3,800 for #3 condition (which your car probably is),
$6,875 for #2 condition (which your car may be if it's really nice), and
$10,600 for #1 condition (which is freshly fully restored, or fresh off the showroom floor).
So somewhere between $4,000 and $5,000, if it's in nice shape, probably, but it probably won't sell quickly at those prices, as there isn't much demand for them.
Welcome to ClassicOlds.
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October 18th, 2014, 10:15 AM
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I assume you mean #2 condition, not #4.
In any case, I suspect you're close. Without any additional info (like photos), I'd think the $5K-$6K range as a start. The car I saw at Carlisle was freshly repainted and had a 455. It was also a charcoal grey (it's not easy being green). As I said, I don't know the actual selling price, but I'm guessing it was in the $7K-8K range.
In any case, I suspect you're close. Without any additional info (like photos), I'd think the $5K-$6K range as a start. The car I saw at Carlisle was freshly repainted and had a 455. It was also a charcoal grey (it's not easy being green). As I said, I don't know the actual selling price, but I'm guessing it was in the $7K-8K range.
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