1962 Studebaker Daytona

[studebaker steph]

My grandparents have a 62 lark daytona ragtop in their garage and i am interested in knowing a possible value for it. They brought it home one day and just parked it in the garage and it hasn't moved since. It is grey with red and white vinyl interior and is in excellent condition. No rust or anything like that. If anybody has any information about this vehicle, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Studebaker Steph

[DEEPNHOCK]

Very popular and desirable model, especially if it has a V8. A/T, and A/C.
Condition is all important, and location makes a difference too.
Finding a Studebaker Drivers Club member might help you to discover what you have there. Studebakers are very susceptible to rust, and the convertible model is even more vulnerable than most. Rust will be the biggest item to hurt or help value.
Perhaps a participant on this forum might have a good book value on a car like this (or already have contacted you 'off the forum'
Jeff[8D]

quote:Originally posted by studebaker steph

My grandparents have a 62 lark daytona ragtop in their garage and i am interested in knowing a possible value for it. They brought it home one day and just parked it in the garage and it hasn't moved since. It is grey with red and white vinyl interior and is in excellent condition. No rust or anything like that. If anybody has any information about this vehicle, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Studebaker Steph

[studegary]

I'll jump in again <G>. With the limited information available, I would make a guesstimate of $8000-$10,000.

[Transtar56]

1962 Daytona ragtop with no rust? Not much market for those old things,probaly worth a couple hundred bucks.
Send me your address and Ill send you a check(G)

[N8N]

Not so fast! I'll trade a more desirable hardtop model, less leaks don't you know.

nate

(well, a *few* less leaks...)

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[studebaker steph]

thank you all for your information. but as of right now, i am not selling it.(to those who want to buy it) I was just wondering what it might be worth, just in case i change my mind down the road. like i mentioned before, it has been garaged for nearly 40 years and is in pretty good condition. any other information would be very appreciated.
Steph

[studegary]

If you mean that it has just been sitting in a garage for the past 40 years, I will revise my guesstimate to $5000 to $8000. Your first post didn't indicate that the car had been sitting for an extended period of time. A lot of things go bad in a car that just sets for many years. You have also gone from "excellent" to "pretty good" for condition, so I would favor the lower end of my estimate.

[N8N]

That said, a "barn car" can often be successfully revived. Just expect LOTS of problems with gaskets and also things that rotate (i.e. water pump, generator, etc.)

good luck

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[loc8tor]

Id love to have it if it were to come up for sale, but my luck you'll be on the other side of the country......everytime I find something I like its in WASHINGTON state

hmmm, my girlfriend has 2 GT Hawks....and I feel left out, wheres my "R" model Daytona????

[StudeDave57]

loc8tor-
So just where exactly are you 'loc8ted'?
[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'65 Cruiser

[loc8tor]

Loc8tion:Waynesboro PA 17268

hmmm, my girlfriend has 2 GT Hawks....and I feel left out, wheres my "R" model Daytona????

[StudeDave57]

I see...
After re-reading this thread, I'm guessing you wouldn't be interested in my Dad's '64 Daytona hardtop in Washington State- of ALL places!!! Sorry!
[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
'57 Commander 2dr
'57 Champion 2dr
'65 Cruiser

[N8N]

got a '62 hardtop in MD, 24K orig. miles... needs a clutch and underhood detailing...

nate

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55 Commander Starlight
62 Daytona hardtop

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[studebaker steph]

i'm sure that i could revive the old beast with not many problems, and what is your definition of "pretty good" condition? Just because it has been sitting for awhile, doesn't mean that it has completely gone to pot. I am sure with a little work and dedication, I could have it looking brand new. Would that up the value any? If any one has any more info about this car please let me know.

[studegary]

quote:Originally posted by studebaker steph

i'm sure that i could revive the old beast with not many problems, and what is your definition of "pretty good" condition? Just because it has been sitting for awhile, doesn't mean that it has completely gone to pot. I am sure with a little work and dedication, I could have it looking brand new. Would that up the value any? If any one has any more info about this car please let me know.

It isn't the appearance that I would be concerned with. It is the things that go bad from sitting for decades, like brakes, suspension, engine, transmission, cooling system and probably other items. These items can all be fixed, but they all take time and money. If you clean the car and fix everything needed to make it a good driving car, the price would be increased accordingly (by that I do not mean dollar for dollar for what you spend on it, but rather the upgrade in condition as related to value).