Question about a 1957 oldsmobile convertable j2
January 1st, 2008, 07:35 PM
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Question about a 1957 oldsmobile convertable j2
I am trying to determine the value of a 1957 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 J2 convertable. Any advice would be appreciated. My father in law had one in his garage when he passed away. It has not been out of the garage or started in at least 7 years.
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January 1st, 2008, 07:52 PM
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$33,495 $75,835 $116,580
Taken from the Kelly Blue Book website. Yours would be at the low end being that it has sat up for seven years (or more) and would probably need an extensive restoration to be up in the average area. That being said, it's all relative. It's only worth what someone else is willing to give you.
$33,495 $75,835 $116,580
Taken from the Kelly Blue Book website. Yours would be at the low end being that it has sat up for seven years (or more) and would probably need an extensive restoration to be up in the average area. That being said, it's all relative. It's only worth what someone else is willing to give you.
January 1st, 2008, 08:03 PM
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January 23rd, 2008, 08:32 PM
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These things puzzle me... This guys Father in law has it in his garage and has owned it for a long time. Father In Law kicks the bucket. Kids go thru and sell off the old guys stuff like it's nothing, nothing but $$$ to the kids! Dosen't anyone have a sense of legacy, rememberance, heirloominess ( I don't think that's a word yet), you know something to remember the family member who has passed on ? You see this all the time on Ebay... " This blah blah car was my grandfathers who recently passed on, he gave it to me now I want to squeeze as much money out of it as I can" No regard to that maybe grandpa willed his classic to his grandson out of love.....
Oh well, carry on then.
January 23rd, 2008, 09:17 PM
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These things puzzle me... This guys Father in law has it in his garage and has owned it for a long time. Father In Law kicks the bucket. Kids go thru and sell off the old guys stuff like it's nothing, nothing but $$$ to the kids! Dosen't anyone have a sense of legacy, rememberance, heirloominess ( I don't think that's a word yet), you know something to remember the family member who has passed on ? You see this all the time on Ebay... " This blah blah car was my grandfathers who recently passed on, he gave it to me now I want to squeeze as much money out of it as I can" No regard to that maybe grandpa willed his classic to his grandson out of love.....
Oh well, carry on then.
Oh well, carry on then.
MM, I know EXACTLY what you mean.
#1 '56 S-88 convert, my Dad bought used in '58, theres NO amount of money that can replace the times we spent together with this car.
#2 '66 Chevelle, my Grandpa worked his *** off all his life in coal mines and the steel mill, and the day he retired he payed CASH for that thing, only to die of a heart attack 13 days later. I refer to this car as "toil".
#3 '54 Harley FLF, Dad bought used in '63, The rides on this one Forged my adult life as a biker.
Thier all out in the shop now, probably wishing their former owners were still alive, so do I, but that aint' reality.
Except in the case of dire medical emergency, while I'm alive, none of these rides will ever be sold, and THATS REALITY.
Jeff +6
BTW, that was a good observation on your part, it really hit home, Thanks
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January 24th, 2008, 08:55 PM
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Wow. It must be nice to sit in judgement about someone or something you know nothing about. I realize that if you view these pages on a regular basis you are most likely very passionate about the subject. My father in law did not leave the Olds to me. My mother in law wanted to sell the car based on a lack of life insurance and space in her garage. I am not a car enthusiast nor do I have the funds available to restore a vehicle the way it need to be done. It was simply a way to try and help a family member during rough times. Of the two cars the t-bird has much more sentimental value. He owned it much longer and wanted it kept in the family if possible. We are going to attempt to restore that car and enjoy it the way it should be. If you saw one that was similar and sold I can assure you it was not the same car. In the future please keep your mean spirited comments to yourself.
January 26th, 2008, 04:33 AM
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Wow. It must be nice to sit in judgement about someone or something you know nothing about. I realize that if you view these pages on a regular basis you are most likely very passionate about the subject. My father in law did not leave the Olds to me. My mother in law wanted to sell the car based on a lack of life insurance and space in her garage. I am not a car enthusiast nor do I have the funds available to restore a vehicle the way it need to be done. It was simply a way to try and help a family member during rough times. Of the two cars the t-bird has much more sentimental value. He owned it much longer and wanted it kept in the family if possible. We are going to attempt to restore that car and enjoy it the way it should be. If you saw one that was similar and sold I can assure you it was not the same car. In the future please keep your mean spirited comments to yourself.
Good luck to you and your family on the restoration and enjoyment of the T-Bird! I'm sure F-I-L would be pleased that you are keeping it in the family. I also tip my hat to the passing of a fellow old car enthusiast, his garage now is "heavenly" !
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