i ran across a old man that has tons of old cars.he has a 1964 cutlass 442 hardtop and he wants 7500.is that high for that model car?ive never owned a oldsmobile before

 

Condition of the vehicle, originality, options and documentation are key factors in driving the value of such an automobile.

 

i know its original but it needs paint and probably a few other things.i thought that was expensive

 

Not at all.

According to the Old Cars Price Guide, a '64 Cutlass 442 2-door hardtop in #4 condition, which means runs and drives but needs total restoration, is worth about $7,500. Maybe he's looking at the same guide in setting his price.

Get it up one notch in condition, to #3 ("car show" condition but not showroom), and the value more than doubles to $17,000.

If the car has anything going for it, it sounds like a good deal at that price. Remember, this is a 442 you're talking about. Those are the cat's meow in the world of old Oldsmobiles.

 

ok thank you.i run across cars all the time but a few people always tell me there is no market for old cars anymore.i dont think thats true.its too many car lovers out there

 

64 442's are commonly faked or mislabeled. You need to make sure before paying 442 prices. Memories fade and ownership changes....much like the children's game "whisper down the lane"

 

how can i tell if its a real 64 442?

 

i love this site you guys are so knowledgable about cars

 

The 64 442 has a dual snout air cleaner with pie plate/decal 442. The rear lower control arms are boxed with an anti sway bar. All 64 442's were 4speeds stick shift. The engine should be a gold color 330 with #1 cylinder heads. There is no dash emblem stating 442 only Cutlass or F85. It should have fender emblems 442 and one on rt side trunklid. The rear part of trunklid where badge mounts should have 2 nicely punched holes (factory) to install nuts for emblem. A fake may have offset or sloppy drilled holes. With this being said it still could be a fake without documentation showing option B-09.