Hey there, I am thinking of selling my 1953 Olds Super 88 Convertible that I have owned for several years and trying to figure out what a fair value is for it, wondering if anyone can help me with that. It is a 1953 Olds Super 88 Convertible mostly all original with under 80,000 miles, runs and drives and is a cool old driver

 

Pictures would help. Something about one of them being worth 1000 words.

 

 

Here's the value listing for a '53 Super 88 convertible from the latest (Jan/Feb 2021) issue of the Old Cars Price Guide. From left to right are conditions 6 through 1.





Here's the condition guide.

 

That's the best photo you have? Half the car from 50 feet away? We have a better view of the Corvette.

From what little we can see, it's probably between 3 and 4 on the condition guide. Based on the numbers from the price guide, maybe $20,000?

 

Sorry at work and the only pic I had on my phone, but really appreciate the sarcasm

 

Sorry, but help us help you. You provide no photos of the car, and then when asked for one, you provide one crappy one. When that's pointed out, you get mad at US? That'll get you far. Why didn't you just say you're at work and will get some photos when you get a chance?

We need a number of good photos. Inside, outside, all angles, underneath. There can't be too many.

 

not mad at all, just think your sarcasm is uncalled for, think I’ll advertise it and see what kind of offers I get, have had it 30 years, obviously not in a rush to sell

 

I’ll take cash over opinions any day lol, sorry I reached out on here

 

Hang around. Some people here have a little more tact than others. When you get a chance send some more pictures of the car. Under hood and interior photos will help along with a little more description of the car. With what we have I am going to ballpark it in the $25,000 to $30,000 range. I assume you are in Texas and if so what part.

 

I’m just North of San Antonio, little town called Fischer

 

Regardless of what anyone tells you, all you can hope to get is an asking price, and that's going to be no more precise that the $1000 level. No one is going to tell you that the car is worth $28,344 and not a dime more. It's probably worth in the $20,000 to $30,000 range. So put an asking price of $35,000 on it and see what happens. If you get no interest, you've learned something. If someone offers $25K, you can meet him in the middle. There's no right or wrong answer here.

 

Thanks

 

 

 

It's definitely a driver. I'd put it at the lower end of the 20 to 30K range. It needs a lot of work to bring it up to decent car show condition, which is the Old Cars #3 category. Ask $25,000. If you get $20,000, you'll have done well.

 

Thanks for your opinion, I wouldn’t consider selling it for that, it’s an all original car in good condition for the year, nada classic car values are much higher then what you had sent me,

 

Price is going to depend on if it is running. Judging by the pictures I am guessing it has been awhile since it has run. The top looks good. Get it running and a good detail I am going to say $25,000. Otherwise I think you are going to be closer to $20,000.

 

Thanks it runs and drives great, had it out on a cruise in October

 

NADA is always high. I've always thought they do that because they want people to quote their name all the time. In the end, it will come down to how badly you want to sell it and what someone will offer you for it.

One sees the comment "I don't need to sell it" often in car-for-sale ads, implying that their price is non-negotiable. My thought is always, "great, I don't need to buy it."

As we said, put a price on it and see what happens. Until someone comes forward with an offer, everything is just speculation.

 

Here's another value guide, available on the web.






Here's the condition guide. Like with Old Cars, I would place your car between #3 and #4, which puts it roughly between $20,000 and $30,000 ($17 to $32K). Same as the Old Cars guide.

 

Considering that it is running and driveable I would say $30,000.

 

It's a beauty of a driver! I gotta agree with jaunty on this one. Best of luck!