Opinions needed on 66 98 LS in Iowa
May 20th, 2010, 07:22 AM
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Opinions needed on 66 98 LS in Iowa - new pics in classifieds
I may be in a position where I need to sell my 66 98 LS. I need some opinions as to value. I will keep it before I part her out so this is only about selling outright.
It is a running driving 66 98 LS with about 80,000 miles.
The interior is near mint black cloth (the pictures look washed but to color is still rich) with a tilt-tele wheel and AM/FM radio (works). Also has power windows and cruise.
The body is crusty around the qtrs and the rear bumper is totally shot. It starts and runs great, the trans shifts great and it drives straight down the road (no funny pulls or vibrations). It has good tires.
It needs: Exhaust crossover, speedo cable (I have one) and some driver door wiring repaired.
I figure I am going to loose money if I sell it but need an accurate idea as to its worth (I have some home repair that needs to be done).
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Carmak
Riverside, Iowa 52327
It is a running driving 66 98 LS with about 80,000 miles.
The interior is near mint black cloth (the pictures look washed but to color is still rich) with a tilt-tele wheel and AM/FM radio (works). Also has power windows and cruise.
The body is crusty around the qtrs and the rear bumper is totally shot. It starts and runs great, the trans shifts great and it drives straight down the road (no funny pulls or vibrations). It has good tires.
It needs: Exhaust crossover, speedo cable (I have one) and some driver door wiring repaired.
I figure I am going to loose money if I sell it but need an accurate idea as to its worth (I have some home repair that needs to be done).
Thanks
Carmak
Riverside, Iowa 52327
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May 20th, 2010, 11:36 AM
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Old Cars Price Guide puts the value of a 1966 98 4-door sedan in #4 condition (good running and driving car but needing restoration) at about $2400. Given the shot rear bumper and other rust issues, I would say that it is not much above this in condition. In #3 condition ("car show" condition), the value rises to the mid-$5K range. Depending on the pluses and minuses, you could be somewhere in the $2500 to $3000 range.
But as Olds64 points out, this is a four-door, and they're just not as sought-after by collectors. You may have to have it on the market for a while until someone with a particular interest in these notices it.
But as Olds64 points out, this is a four-door, and they're just not as sought-after by collectors. You may have to have it on the market for a while until someone with a particular interest in these notices it.
May 20th, 2010, 01:16 PM
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Thanks guys!
2K is more than I would ask for it.
I saw somewhere this body style is refered to to as a Hardtop Sedan (Hardtop doors on a Sedan body). Nowhere as desireable as a 2dr but I am OK with that. I have a couple pre-teen kids and having a 4dr with them is fairly handy.
I will get some better pictures and post it for sale.
Thanks.
Carmak
2K is more than I would ask for it.
I saw somewhere this body style is refered to to as a Hardtop Sedan (Hardtop doors on a Sedan body). Nowhere as desireable as a 2dr but I am OK with that. I have a couple pre-teen kids and having a 4dr with them is fairly handy.
I will get some better pictures and post it for sale.
Thanks.
Carmak
May 26th, 2010, 12:32 PM
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I think better pictures will give you all a better understanding of why I think it's more of a $1700 car than a $2000+ car.
Last weekend we had family over but this weekend I should have time to get it out - wash it - and bet some pictures.
Carmak
Last weekend we had family over but this weekend I should have time to get it out - wash it - and bet some pictures.
Carmak
June 1st, 2010, 06:42 AM
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Old Cars Price Guide puts the value of a 1966 98 4-door sedan in #4 condition (good running and driving car but needing restoration) at about $2400. Given the shot rear bumper and other rust issues, I would say that it is not much above this in condition. In #3 condition ("car show" condition), the value rises to the mid-$5K range. Depending on the pluses and minuses, you could be somewhere in the $2500 to $3000 range.
But as Olds64 points out, this is a four-door, and they're just not as sought-after by collectors. You may have to have it on the market for a while until someone with a particular interest in these notices it.
But as Olds64 points out, this is a four-door, and they're just not as sought-after by collectors. You may have to have it on the market for a while until someone with a particular interest in these notices it.
Hello I see you know about these cars......I just bought a 1971 oldsmobile 98 LS 2-door with 12,000 original miles on it the interior is flawless and get this EVERYTHING works the only thing it needs is a paint job.....so how much do you think this car is worth.....?
June 1st, 2010, 06:46 AM
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Hello room I need a little help here,,I just bought a 1971 oldsmobile 98 LS 2-door with 12,000 original miles on it....the interior is flawless and everything works no dents in the body at all.......all 4 hub caps are there the cigarette lighters in the front and rear are there.....the head liner is perfect......it only needs a paint job....how much do you think this car is worth......?
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