A guy in Indiana has a 65 jetstar 1 4 speed for sale. He is asking 8000 is this a fair price for a number 3 condition car? Has some rust looks from pics to be around back window.

 

If it has visible rust I'd call it a number 4 condition. Probably around $6k.

 

These cars are scarce, add a 4spd and they are super scarce. Saw the pictures and this one is rough.... Start picking at that rust and it will grow and be way worse than it seems. A person must be a B body fan and be crazy for one with the 4spd only available behind the 425 in 65 and 66. I do not think the price is way out of line, for sure not cheap. Someone may just give it to him. Very little is reproduced for these cars which brings the reto way up dollar wise.

 

Only 6552 were built of the Jetstar 1 and the 4 speed was a $205 option; that said it's likely a #4 car. I'd negotiate if it is something you really want. After 51 years, it is likely that less than 1% still remain on the road.

 

As noted, any Olds full size with a manual trans is scarce. The only auction data I can find for 1965 Jetstar I cars is at least three years old. Those sales were in the $3500-$8000 range, depending on condition. Rust around the back window is usually a sign of pinchweld rust, which can be expensive to repair. Look for signs of internal water leakage. Negotiate accordingly. Keep in mind that any missing trim items will be nearly impossible to find.

 

The car has the bolt-on custom deluxe wheel covers which is a nice option. It is also equipped with a console. A posi rear would be attractive as well. From what I see the body would be a concern and that cracked dash pad is a worry. They are hard to find good and very expensive to have redone.

 

Are there photos someplace?

 

I found them on the net but maybe OP wants to keep the ad private...? He did not provide the link so??

 

Some picts

 

Very cool car. Unfortunately the seller is high by at least a factor of two on the value. The RTV around the back window trim screams pinchweld rust. Don't think for a minute that it's just the sealer on the glass. It appears that there's rust on the rocker under the driver's door. Dash will need to be redone by one of the recovering vendors - don't expect any change back from a $1000 bill. This will be a lengthy and expensive resto, and frankly while these cars are very cool, the buyers don't put that much of a premium on them, so don't expect to get your money back. Fortunately, except for the steering wheel the car appears to be complete. There are very few repro parts available for these cars. Even normal maintenance parts like steering, suspension, and brake drums can be difficult to find and expensive when you do.

 

I'll also point out that this isn't even a number 4 car. If it runs and drives it might be a 4.5, but this car requires a total resto.

 

That car looks familiar. I think the owner has posted on here before???
I agree with what has been said. That would be a difficult restoration, but nice when completed.

Don W

 

Reread the ad and he does say posi and states cash talks, come see and make offer. Total resto yes and may need floor work as well....

 

To the OP: go into this with your eyes open. Body and paint alone will be $10K-$15K if you are paying a shop. If you do all the work yourself, you're still looking at $3K or more for materials. Bumpers alone will be $800 each to rechrome. Ball joints and bushings for these cars are very expensive and hard to get. Any patch panels will either need to be hand made or cut from a western car. If you do every single bit of work yourself, you'll likely have $10K in parts and materials. Add the purchase price of the car, and you might just break even on value - assuming your time is worth nothing.

As I said, it's a very, very cool and rare car, but it isn't popular and thus not highly valued, even after a full resto. Do this because you want the car, not to make money.

 

After seeing the pics, I agree not even a #4 condition car, it's not worth the $6k I originally suggested. It boils down to being worth what someone will stroke a check for. As stated above, the car is cool, but will be expensive and nightmarish to find parts and to restore.

 

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5700402873.html

Its down to 5900.00 getting there....

 

Old Cars Report Price Guide says #5 car = $2,880, #4 = $4,800, car is definitely a #5 in my opinion. 4 speed adds maybe $1,000, I wouldn't waste my time or money restoring that car, I'd buy it for the drive train and find a solid rust free car to use the 4 speed set up.


Not mine.

 

That's a good parts car for better condition, restoreable Jetstar 1 to work with. Been there done that! $$$$$

 

Look at the expandable foam in the rear quarters.