This is my first post here. A good friend of mine recently passed away and his family has asked me to finish assembling his '85 442. The car has a good body and fresh paint. the interior is currently gutted but everything is there.

My question is what are these cars worth. The family wants to spin it once I get it back together.

Thanks.

 

Here is the VIN information

1G3GK4791FR348866

1 - Manufactured in USA
G - Manufactured by General Motors
3 - Oldsmobile Division
GK - Cutlass Salon Coupe Carline Series
47 - Coupe - 2 Door Notchback Special (Body Type Restraint System)
9 - 5.0L V8 4bbl (High Output) engine
1 - Check Digit (See below for details)
F - 1985 model year
R - Assembled at Arlington, TX
348866 - Sequential Build Number

Check Digit verified!

The purpose of the check digit is to provide a means for verifying the accuracy of any VIN transcription. After all other characters in VIN have been determined by the manufacturer, the check digit is calculated by carrying out a mathematical computation.

 

Low Retail = $3,575 Average Retail = $4,455 High Retail = $7,095

 

Check out ebay and craigslist to see what people are asking for them!

 

I've said this time and again: don't confuse asking price and selling price. Check "Completed Auctions" on ebay. You'll find that most of the high-dollar cars are usually not sold - reserve not met. As for Craigslist, I see the same cars show up week after week after week.

 

The ones that go for decent money are low milage, pampered cars that never seen much day-lite. These cars are money pits so one has to "love" them for what they are, and not to make money. I always say one is LUCKY to get back $.50 on every dollar one puts into an Olds and labor is free. That said, it always is better to start with a 442 or a convertible if all things are equal. It is only worth what someone will pay. Good uck, Ken

 

Thanks guys!