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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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66 dynamic 88 convertible

I recently traded some work for this car from a buddy of mine. It sat in a barn for almost a decade. I put new points in it, a basic Carb rebuild, and cleaned up the tank. It fired up no problems. Then I put new belts, hoses, waterpump, brakes, and tires on her. Then I drove it 300 miles home. It has a 425 2 barrel. Driver's side fender is mashed. Truck is rotted. Some rust behind back tires. Needs a new top and interior. Otherwise it's all there and in decent shape.
I am a glass caster and luxurious glass is hard to sell these days. I don't know that I'll have the money to make this car what it needs. I'd like to keep it, but in the event I have to sell it, how much do I ask? Thank you.
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Tough old car and goes to show after sitting that many years and hittin the road on a good haul!! I'd keep it and do what I can with the old gal....
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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I totally agree. I've always been a Ford guy but this car really is ****. Just don't know if I can afford it. By the way, I did between 85 and 90 the whole way;-)
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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Wow thats impressive, well if you can get away with doing most of the work yourself then you'll save a ton of bread.
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 05:02 AM
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but in the event I have to sell it, how much do I ask? Thank you.
A car with rust like you describe would definitely fall into the "needs full restoration" category. The Old Cars Price Guide lists the value of a 1966 Dynamic 88 convertible in #4 condition (runs and drives, but needs total restoration) at $3,600.

Collector Car Price Review lists a value for this car in this condition at a more pessimistic $2,800. Based on these two sources, probably somewhere around $3,000.

http://collectorcarmarket.com/menus/.../66oldy88.html
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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Thank you jaunty75. That helps.
Old Nov 16, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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