There is a 32 Olds 5 window for sale locally. It's mostly all there and the body has been fully done but not painted. It has a 9 inch and Chevy 350/700r4 in it as well. They wants 25k which is way higher than I feel it's worth but then again the car is rare. Any thoughts?

 

Do you have a link to the listing?

 

 

Maybe it is me but I can't get the link to open.

 

 

Here's the link:
http://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/5620414374.html

I don't see it bringing that either.

 

That is going to be a neat street rod but I agree that he is probably a little high on the price. There is still lots of work to be done.

 

I think that that car would command that price in original restored condition. It is a project car for $22500, and does not carry the W30 badge (with papers), '53 Fiesta, or 1911 Limited. It will need everything whether you went custom, or correct factory and would never be "original". I don't fault the seller for trying to maximize his Capitol but personally think that it is very optimistic.

 

I I agree! I think it's a great starting point but nowhere near 25k! I saw the High NADA value at 26k but that's for an original condition top notch car! I personally would be ok in the 12-15k range but that's where I'd have to draw the line and the Chevy drivetrain would have to go! I could envision an American Graffiti inspired hotrod with a blown 455 and Muncie 4-speed behind it!

 

Not quite the cool factor, but if you want a vintage car project I'd consider this one a good deal. 1936 Oldsmobile for $3500. There's a lot of old iron that's not rusted away out here in the Western states.

http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/5621057081.html

1936 olds 2 door coupe still for sale. first 3500 gets it solid floors - $3500 (veneta)

36 oldmobile 2 door sedan/coupe with paper work for title has a flathead 6 with a 3 speed if ur interested come look at it

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John, you are correct. That is a heck of a deal and would make a great cruiser. It looks real straight and rust free. It would be a really good car to start with.

 

If it were a coupe it would have been gone as soon as the ad was placed. As a 2 door sedan it will take a while.

 

Yeah I like the front end but the hump backend kills it for me! I love that coupe styling!

 

I doubt you would get a coupe this good for $3,500. No doubt a coupe is better but I think this would still make a neat street rod.

 

I totally agree. Sedans are ok but lack cool factor to the masses of street rodders. Now sedans make good crusing cars for the family street rodder. Street rod prices are hard to compare as what level of car the finished car will be. That car is near $18,000 in my opinion. Why is because it is that hard to find a olds coupe that year. When done it could be $35,000/60,000.

 

The problem is that most rodders don't care its an Olds, they can get coupes for far less money to start with to build a street rod. He needs someone that specifically wants that.

 

Don't get me wrong, I love ford coupes and 40 fords as well. I also love the look of the 49/50 mercs but I live the fact that this is a true Olds coupe! I've never seen one before and frankly I never knew they existed!

 

Any one can get a ford or a chevy! Not a olds,not a stude,ect.High end guys want those hard to find cars because they stand out.

 

Given how rare old oldses are, I'd say 25k is a good price for that. I'd bet that the lowest you can bargain that olds for would probably be around the 21-23 range. That would make a nice street rod BUT that chevy 350 has to go lol. A high compression olds 350 or 455 would be nice! Sorry, it's just that a Chevy in an Olds makes me cringe >.

 

Oh absolutely that Chevy would be gone!!! I could see a blown 455 and a Muncie 4-speed in there!

 

Be more work but maybe go real old school with a 324 or maybe a 371.

My .02 but bellybutton chevy has to go.

 

I feel as though the price for this '38 is steep for the condition and driveline, but still a better foundation than your '32 for the money.

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/5667000114.html