<VV> Corvair Value

[gswiatowy at rochester.rr.com]

I too have been called on too many times to mention to appraise a Corvair, or tell someone "what it's worth".
99 out of 100 times, I end up telling someone something they really don't want to hear.
I have even  given a phone number of someone I know who does appraisals, but seems, most people will not pay for this service and expect it for free.
Worse case is someone who wants a value over the phone........sight unseen, but cannot answer simple questions, only basics, like how many doors does it have.
A non-runner NJ car, multicolored, not even known if it is roll ready.
$200 to $400, and that may be generous.
To settle an estate, the executors are probably not prepared to invest any money into getting it presentable, running, or properly evaluated. Unfortunately, many cars like this are sold for scrap.

There are those out there, that will have heard of Barrett Jackson auctions, and that some Corvair sold for a ridiculous amount of money. Someone giving a low ball estimate of value will be accused of trying to steal from them.
No good deed goes unpunished.........

The last "runner" needing minimal effort I picked up I got for $4200 for a 66 Monza with 4-speed, perfect paint, Corsa Dash, custom interior. Needing a new turn signal switch.
To put a car needing an interior and paint job and motor in the condition mine is would cost twice what I paid for mine, a losing proposition.

Gary Swiatowy
opiinions are worth what were paid for them............

> From: Vairtec Corporation <Vairtec at optonline.net>
> Subject: <VV> Corvair Value
> 
> Because I am the president of my local club, I get a number of inquiries 
> from "civilians" who want to sell a Corvair and/or want to know what a 
> particular Corvair is worth.
> 
> I hate estimating the value of any Corvair on my own, so I always try to 
> obtain a cross-section of opinions.
> 
> Today's inquiry concerns a 1966 Monza coupe, Powerglide, engine not 
> known but since it is a 1966 Monza coupe with a Powerglide we can all 
> safely assume that it is a 110-hp car.   If it proves to be a 95-hp, I 
> don't think that has any bearing on value, and if it proves to be a 
> 140-hp it will only impact the value if the engine is in good shape, 
> which we do not know.
> 
> The car is a non-runner, having been parked for many years.  The owner 
> is now deceased and the estate is being liquidated.
> 
> This is a New Jersey car, a state that uses salt on its roads, but from 
> the photos I have been provided this body looks much better than 
> average.  No rust is visible in the usual places, and no apparent rust 
> repair is visible either.  I have no knowledge of the condition of the 
> floors, trunk, or undercarriage.
> 
> The body is several different colors, but it is straight and 
> Corvair-shaped.  The brightwork is no longer bright but likely will 
> respond to a good cleaning.
> 
> The interior is hideous.  Split upholstery, missing door panels, wrinkle 
> paint flaking off the dash, dingy non-Corvair carpet.
> 
> I have no idea how to post the pictures here but if someone gives me a 
> quick tutorial I can add them.
> 
> Okay -- located in norther New Jersey, not far outside of New York City, 
> what should the seller accept?
> 
> --Bob Marlow
> 
>