Opinion on what it's worth?

[bams50]

I've been watching this 61 Lark; I like it, not too far away, but I think he wants a bit much...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Studebaker-1961-Lark-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ4636500340QQcategoryZ6466QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

What should this be worth? If no one bids I want to make him an offer...

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)

[JDP]

Well, it needs front fenders, has door and rocker rust and needs paint, put 3K in it and you'd have a 3K 4 door. As a driver, as is, maybe $1200 ?

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[bams50]

Thanks, I'm thinking it's worth a little more to me than most because it's within pick-up range; even still I was thinking $1200-1400 range...

I've always wanted a Lark, and a 61; like the quad headlights with the old-style tail; even like the 4 door! Would have liked a stick, but auto's fine...

Can't tell you why I like it; I must have major issues....[8D]

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)

[StudeDave57]

It's not just a '61 Lark... it's a Cruiser!!!

[8D]

StudeDave
San Diego, Ca

'54 Commander 4dr
'57 Parkview (it's a 2dr wagon...)
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'57 Champion 2dr
'58 Packard sedan
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[5859]

I think if you can get it for a price that you are comfortable paying after you check it out thouroughly you should go for it, in the end it really dosen't matter what the car would be worth unless you are buying it with the hopes of reselling it later at a profit or at least breaking even.

[bams50]

I agree, 5859... it's not about resale for me; I'd like one to keep- restore to original with a few modern upgrades (disc brakes, A/C, maybe different upholstery)...

Just trying to get an idea if it's worth $200, or $2000, or something else... and opinions on the car based on the ad...

It didn't get a bid- so I'm going to make him an offer tonight... we shall see.......

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)

[65cruiser]

Looks like Jim Heiple's lot.

quote:Originally posted by bams50

I agree, 5859... it's not about resale for me; I'd like one to keep- restore to original with a few modern upgrades (disc brakes, A/C, maybe different upholstery)...

Just trying to get an idea if it's worth $200, or $2000, or something else... and opinions on the car based on the ad...

It didn't get a bid- so I'm going to make him an offer tonight... we shall see.......

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)

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Mark Anderson
1965 Cruiser

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[5859]

Good luck, hope you get it for your offer price!

[Transtar56]

Looks like somebody got it.

[65cruiser]

Nope, zero bids on that one.[8]

quote:Originally posted by Transtar56

Looks like somebody got it.

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1965 Cruiser

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[bams50]

No bids...

Sent him an e-mail this AM with an offer... waiting to hear back...[?]

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)

[Studedude1961]

I saw this car too and thought that if it were located closer I would bid on it as a driver. I would say $1,500 would be plenty much for the car in the condition it is in. On the plus side it is a 1st year Cruiser, but it looks like it might have some painted and puttied cancer. Good luck on your best offer! Let us know how you came out.

Studedude1961
--1963 Cruiser

[bams50]

Didn't hear anything from the seller yet... I'll post here if/when I do...

Robert K. Andrews Owner- IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)

[jcarmichael]

For the money you would have to spend on that Lark you could ship mine across the country, or better yet fly out and drive it back.

1961 Lark

[JDP]

Please don't suggest shipping rust free cars, you'll kill my business.
I've never figured out the reason folks won't pay a small part of what it would cost to fix rust on shipping. I can buy a rust free car out west for say 7K, ship it for a grand and turn it on the east coast for a tidy profit to someone that wants one close.

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