efreed

My uncle is the second owner of a 1954 Super 88 4 Dr. with 324 V8. It doesn't run. The body is straight, it's complete, but needs to be restored. What's the price range for a project car like this????

redoldsman

Without pictures and any idea about the engine and how much rust it has, I am going to guess in the range of $1,200 - $1,500. If you get some pictures and a better description, we may get a better idea. Does the engine turn over? How long since it has run and has it been sitting outside? You can spend big $$ rebuilding one of these old 324's and a hydramatic transmission. The 4-door is still collectable but not nearly as desirable as a 2-door or a convertible.

Tedd Thompson

Are you looking to buy this car or looking to sell it ? It's hard to make any money on restoring a 4-door if you are in it for the dollars, most of us do it just for the love of our cars . There is however money to be made parting it out if you can purchase it for a good price , seems a shame to me though beings it so complete. Given enough time as 4-doors become rarer the differential should narrow between 2 and 4-doors.Ho by the way welcome to Classic Olds. And yes we need pics.........Tedd

2blu442

Welcome to the site! What part of the country/world are you located in? Have you heard, we enjoy seeing pictures of these cars John

efreed

Thanks so much for the feedback so far. I'll take pictures of it when I see my uncle in a week, and will be sure to share with this forum to find a buyer. The car is located in Modesto, CA (90 miles southeast of Sacramento). I'll let the everyone know when I have more to share. I really appreciate the input.