Classic/Antique Car Repair/1948 plymouth sedan

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Expert: - 3/31/2008


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QUESTION: I have a 1948 Plymouth sedan and it has a new 350 transmission and new 350 motor i have New interior available i got it last night and five people have stopped me for it and i don't want to under sale it what is it worth i have to have $4,000.00 for it but is that to cheap or to high ?  please call 404/449/5309

ANSWER: Hi Darrick:
Need a little more information.

1. 2-door or 4-door?
2. Deluxe or Special Deluxe?
3. Miles on new motor/trans?
4. Quality of Interior and Paint?
5. Does everything work?
6. What is your total investment in the car?
7. Any other special work or features?

Thanks.


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QUESTION: THE CAR IS A TWO DOOR, REALLY DON'T KNOW IF IT IS A DELUXE OR SPECIAL,ABOUT 1,000 MILLS OR LESS,INTERIOR NEEDS CARPET,$4,000.00 INVESTED,EVERYTHING WORKS,NO OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES, PAINT PRIMED

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Hi Darrick:
This car in good condition would go for about $7,500 In excellent (near perfect) you could get around $10,000 to $12,000. So, with carpet and a good paint job, you could easily get that. In it current condition, I would ask $5500 for it, which give the new owner a good engine and tranny and leaving them room to do a bit of cosmetic work to it. $5,500 firm...

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