hey guys also would like your opionions on this car a 1961 olds dynamic wagon complete car pretty decent shape very little rust motor spins but never have tried to start . asking $1500 for it . is this too much money for a cool old wagon? seems to me you cant even buy a pos honda for this kind of money. we came across these car along are travels if i had the money would keep them all! but as reallity sets in have to find some of them new homes. please let me know you honest opionions on whats up about not being able to sell these cars ,at prices i think are reasonable.

 

So where exactly did you advertise this for sale?? It looks like these cars are in the middle of nowhere. Was it in a local paper where the entire town of 9 people saw it? Spend a couple of bucks for more exposure like Hemmings, Auto - Trader magazine, or other national publication. Was it at least on Craigslist?

 

well i have done a lot of advertising including a post on this forum . and of course i listed on craigslist where everybody thinks your stuff is worth crap and there stuff is worth a pot of gold . and the car sitts outside of colorado springs so pretty sure i touched at least 9 people.

 

I think that's a great deal on that car, assuming it's as nice inside & underneath as it looks. Drive it as is & still be the coolest car in town.

 

Part of your problem is simply that it's a wagon. Those don't command as much interest, so your market is almost by definition going to be small. On top of that, they're more difficult to restore simply because they are wagons, and wagon-specific parts (body and rear trim) are difficult to come by.

In my very personal opinion, this car, for $1500, should move under its own power. You say the engine spins. Why not see if you can get it running as that would increase its attractiveness several times over.

If you haven't already, you should advertise the car at stationwagonforums.com. Those guys live, eat, and breathe station wagons, and if anyone is likely to show interest quickly, it will be someone who frequents that site.

 

It's a fair price "but" as Jaunty75 said there is a small market and transporting a non-running car is pricey. If it needs any trim or glass that's another nightmare. I would be patient and advertise it more. If it was 1800 miles closer I would be interested. Ken

 

Lots of these early '60's Olds were parked when the transmissions failed and weren't worth the expense of repair. I'd personally pay the owner close to his asking price for the car IF he drops it off in my driveway. Other than the optional roof rack being missing I don't see any exclusive wagon parts missing. It's a great looking "easy project car".

Henry

 

Transportation costs is always a consideration on a car like this. If you ship the car across country, it is going to be at least $800 - $1,000 which is a lot for a $1,500 car. And then you have to find a shipper willing to haul a non-running car. Otherwise I think it is worth the $1,500. I think there is a pretty good demand for old wagons and this could really be a cool one.

 

I've just done this twice in the last few years, shipping a non-operating west coast car to the D.C. area. Expect to pay closer to $1800 if you really want to get someone to pick the car up as opposed to just promising and giving excuses.