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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 05:12 AM
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Does anyone know what the current value would be for a '68 442 Sprots coupe. (I have the original 14x6 SSII rims)

All Original” “unmolested” 1968 Oldsmobile Sports Coupe 442• Numbers matching Rocket 400 CID (350 HP @ 4800 / 440 FT lbs torque @3200) • M21 Munci close ratio 4 speed transmission with Hurst shifter • 3.91 POSI “O” Axle rear end • The exterior is Nocturne Blue Poly with a Parchment Vinyl top. The interior is parchment white. • Bucket seats, AM radio with a power antenna. This is a Non ac car. • The Body plate marking are:06C C08 U75 ST 68 34477 BL 286 Body TR 947 B90 E6 Paint• I am ONE of less then 1900 built. • 39K Original miles (now 50k). • ALL ORIGINAL from the mufflers to the paint.

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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 05:30 AM
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Nice car! Ill throw my opinion out: I can't see body up close and don't know if its been painted but jus from description and pix, Original 4 spd with low miles and desirable color (any paperwork is a bonus) I would estimate value between $42k-52k
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Old Jul 21, 2018 | 05:47 AM
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Assuming rust free body & good paint I will say $39,500.00 USD.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsmobiledave
Assuming rust free body & good paint I will say $39,500.00 USD.

That's a awfully precise number.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 05:58 AM
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So, checking ebay completed auctions, there is only one 1968 Sport Coupe listed in the last month or so. It was listed multiple times with reserve not met each time. It got no takers with a BIN of $24K, and in auctions open for bidding, it hit just under $15K. Admittedly this car was a non-original 455 and TH400, not an original drivetrain and 4spd. Several 68 Holiday Coupes went unsold with max bids from $15K to $39K. Of course, until cash actually changes hands, you don't know if those were real bids or shills.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:01 AM
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Thanks. The car does have a little rust on the bottom of the front driver's side fender and pass. door. This is a survivor and does have little dings and dents. Other than that it is a solid car and drives like a new one. I am keeping this a survivor and just wanted to know that I had the correct value for my insurance. It's hard to value a survivor. Thanks again for your input.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dan1s
wanted to know that I had the correct value for my insurance.

That's different. I would definitely find the highest possible comps from BJ, Mecum, etc.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:42 AM
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Hagerty:

#3 is $24,400usd (typical excellent driver car)

top #1 is $51,300usd (concours de'elegance cars only)

Add 10% for a 4spd car.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by scottv442
Hagerty:

#3 is $24,400usd (typical excellent driver car)

top #1 is $51,300usd (concours de'elegance cars only)

Add 10% for a 4spd car.
Hagerty had no data for a Sprots Coupe.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:53 AM
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Those numbers are more realistic. I have maintained a good #3 car, which is a car you see at a cruise in weekend show, and not the one really really nice one (that one is a #2 car) for a 442 is worth 20 grand. A Cutlass is worth 15 grand. Those may well have gone up 5 grand since I made this estimate ten years ago. I add 5 grand for 4 speed, 5 grand for rag top, and 20 grand for a w-30.

I think this car would, were he to sell it, ask 35, and take 27.

However, I'd insure it for 45.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 06:54 AM
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They consider sports coupe to be hardtops. The whole post thing is way more important to a few thousand olds guys than the rest of the world who doesn't notice.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsmobiledave
Assuming rust free body & good paint I will say $39,500.00 USD.
Originally Posted by joe_padavano
That's a awfully precise number.
So is this one:
Originally Posted by scrappie
I would estimate value between $42k-52k
How about just "$40 to $50k"? Do we really need the 2's?


I'll just say that it's worth $24,554.67, give or take a a penny or two.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jaunty75
I'll just say that it's worth $24,554.67, give or take a a penny or two.

That's probably the closest number in this thread.
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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I love the color combo! Stop the rust. You don't need to repaint the whole car. Careful repairs along the bottom can be done and be invisible to the eye. Tom
Old Jul 21, 2018 | 05:50 PM
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X2 on both of Kodas posts

I know some folks seek out the post cars, but given the choice I prefer the not post cars.
Old Jul 25, 2018 | 07:41 PM
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Depends
go for what makes sense
my car insurance wanted 80k covered....
I took a 50k plan. Saved 600year.
I could have taken less but seemed like insurance is 500 minimum year for me..
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