Value of 1970 Cutlass?
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Value of 1970 Cutlass? Curious as to what folks think the value of this 1970 Cutlass is. It's a regular Cutlass, NOT a real 442.
Has a tired Olds 350 in it. No posi rear so one wheel peel bonanza!
Has some rust bubbling under the paint near the door. Underside looks clean. Trunk pan & floor pans seem to be solid.
Does not have working heat or AC, but comes with a complete Vintage Air kit (Not installed)
Disc brakes up front, drum in rear
Power steering, power brakes, manual windows and locks
Does not seem to be loaded with bondo (Magnet sticks to quarter panel)
Photo: https://imgur.com/a/f8eKyfA
Has a tired Olds 350 in it. No posi rear so one wheel peel bonanza!
Has some rust bubbling under the paint near the door. Underside looks clean. Trunk pan & floor pans seem to be solid.
Does not have working heat or AC, but comes with a complete Vintage Air kit (Not installed)
Disc brakes up front, drum in rear
Power steering, power brakes, manual windows and locks
Does not seem to be loaded with bondo (Magnet sticks to quarter panel)
Photo: https://imgur.com/a/f8eKyfA
TECH Junkie
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From: Western North Carolina
Nice looking reproduction in the one photo. It doesn't sound like a well loved car however with the issues you describe. Convertibles bring the big $$$ for regular Cutlass models. With the 'tired old 350' I would say $19k - $20k is absolute top dollar and I'm grimacing as I say that as you don't want to have too much money tied up in a regular Cutlass. Anything in the mid teens would be better knowing you have to put serious money into it bringing it back to over $20k real quick. No working a/c, etc and mechanical issues can all be repaired but the rust is a key so make sure a body shop looks at the car thoroughly. Paint sure can cover 'poor' cars that could be worth under $10k. Dozens and dozens of stories out there so make sure you do your homework so you won't be a victim too. What are they asking??
This Mecum auction may help you as well. The car sold for $18,150. No idea what was working or not. That's why I suggested mid teens as preferable from what you described..
https://www.mecum.com/lots/TJ0621-46...ile-cutlass-s/
This Mecum auction may help you as well. The car sold for $18,150. No idea what was working or not. That's why I suggested mid teens as preferable from what you described..
https://www.mecum.com/lots/TJ0621-46...ile-cutlass-s/
Last edited by NC01TA; Dec 20, 2021 at 07:01 AM.
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$25k is too much. No harm in negotiating though if you want to try. Use actual examples, like the Mecum result, to help you prove your point. You still don't know if any rust issues for certain either. The timing is on your side too as the holiday season is usually slow. Good luck if you go for it.
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$25k is too much. No harm in negotiating though if you want to try. Use actual examples, like the Mecum result, to help you prove your point. You still don't know if any rust issues for certain either. The timing is on your side too as the holiday season is usually slow. Good luck if you go for it.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
I can't see the picture for some reason, but if the cosmetic condition is comparable to the one posted by NC01TA above then, based on the other information provided, I think the seller could get into the $18-20k range in most major markets - maybe more in areas of really high inflation. Of course, keep in mind I'm not able to see the picture so perhaps my imagination of the car is incorrect.
Regardless, in this current market many vehicles are selling for much more than they did just a couple of years ago. 30% increases are not out of the question, and lately quite typical. If this was a $15k car 2-3 years ago then I could easily see it being a $18-20k car today. FWIW, I had an offer on my Nova this summer that was about $6k higher than previous offers (ones from before the "world ended")....which was later followed up by two other offers in that similar range, so I guess that's just where the market is at these days. On a side note, why is it that folks only seem to want to buy your car when it's not for sale? LOL. If I decide to sell it next year, probably nobody will want it. Haha.
Regardless, in this current market many vehicles are selling for much more than they did just a couple of years ago. 30% increases are not out of the question, and lately quite typical. If this was a $15k car 2-3 years ago then I could easily see it being a $18-20k car today. FWIW, I had an offer on my Nova this summer that was about $6k higher than previous offers (ones from before the "world ended")....which was later followed up by two other offers in that similar range, so I guess that's just where the market is at these days. On a side note, why is it that folks only seem to want to buy your car when it's not for sale? LOL. If I decide to sell it next year, probably nobody will want it. Haha.
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