Good morning,

So, my wife and I are going our separate ways and you know how that goes even on the friendliest terms. One of the terms of negotiating divvying up money/things is I would have to sell my 55 project and she gets the cash.
Would some of you do me a favor and look at my photo album with descriptions and tell me what you think it would realistically sell for.
I’ve grown attached to the car over the years and I really, really don’t want to sell the car that I’ve changed from a nasty smelling rats nest that had to be gutted, into a daily driver and I wanted to finish it. I just don’t want to buy my own car from her with the small amount of personal savings I have.
Anyhow that’s the story and I’d appreciate any of your opinions on its worth.

Thanks

 

Sorry about your unfortunate splitting of the assets. I believe your car is probably worth around $5k in its current condition. Perhaps you can trade other joint items around without having to come up with cash.

 

 

Sorry for your situation... IMO there are two options you may consider... If all the cash is going to your soon to be ex, just give her the car and let her deal with it... Or sell the vehicle to someone you can trust that will sell it back to you when finances are better... Could be a win win for you and the ex... Not that there is ever really a winner in these type situations...

 

I've sold 4 cars in the last 3 years. "Regular" Oldsmobiles (not convertibles, Hurst, 442, Pace cars etc) don't sell like hot cakes. People want turnkey finished cars. You need to find the "right" person for your car. Advertise it on Craigslist using your email as contact. Lots of pictures and detailed information. Tell them the price is the highest cash offer in a email offer. Print out top two and hand it to the Lawyers. Get $1250 ready to pay her for your car. Cancel the Craigslist ad. Jmo.

 

Thanks, John. It’s going to work out in the end, we’re being considerate of each other’s wants and needs. No hating going on. We both know the money we have into the car (not counting my blood, sweat and tears) so we agreed earlier that I would give her $2600 for the car and all negotiations are done and she’s heading out to start anew and I can keep working on my project ����

 

Thanks for the advice Kennybill. Everything is now settled (����)

 

Good to hear you managed to keep your Olds and everything worked out. All the best with your new life path !!

Eric

 

Divorce is tough. My wife and I have been married for 52 years on he 7th of next month. However each of our kids have gone through divorce (the son twice). It is always better if you can go your separate ways but remain friends. Glad it worked out.

 

Glad to hear you get to keep your 55... The blood, sweat, and tears invested in your project is probably well worth the $2600 to keep it... You most likely would have had regrets if you let it go under the circumstances that prompted it...

 

Thanks a lot, Eric, I’m glad I get to keep the project going.

 

Thanks, Man. Actually we aren’t divorcing we’re legally separating permanently. Neither of us wants to marry again so this will keep us safe