Jephree

I'm supposed to sell this car for a friend and I have no clue where to get information on how to appraise the value of this car. Everything is stock on the care and it does not have a salvage title. Kelley Blue Book only goes back as far as '83, and Auto Trader doesn't have much info on how to estimate the value of older cars. Any help would be appreciated on this matter. Thank you..

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Stare At The Sun

I would say look on E-bay and classic car trading websites, to get a ballpark figure, and work from there based on condition etc.

Ashton

http://www.vmrintl.com/cctm/coll_frame.htm



1969 CADILLAC DEVILLE 472-375hp (8cyl-4V) AT
#5 #4 #3 #2 #1

2dr Convertible 875 2675 5725 9950 14075
Coupe DeVille 2dr Hardtop 425 1225 3275 6550 8875
Sedan DeVille 4dr Hardtop 375 1075 2875 5775 7800
Sedan DeVille 4dr Sedan 350 975 2600 5200 7025

#1 Excellent: A close to perfect original or a very well restored vehicle. Generally a body-off restoration, but a well done body-on restoration that has been fully detailed may qualify. The vehicle is stunning to look at and any flaws are trivial and not readily apparent. Everything works as new. All equipment is original, NOS, or excellent quality reproductions. Note: This is NOT a 100 point trailered show car. See show car description in How to Use section.

#2 Very Good: An extremely presentable vehicle showing minimal wear, or a well restored vehicle. Runs and drives smooth and tight. Needs no mechanical or cosmetic work. All areas (chassis not required, but may be) have been fully detailed. Beautiful to look at but clearly below a #1 vehicle.

#3 Good: Presentable inside and out with some signs of wear. Not detailed but very clean. Body should be straight and solid with no apparent rust and absolutely no rust-through anywhere. Shiny, attractive paint but may have evidence of minor fading or checking or other imperfections. Runs and drives well. May need some minor mechanical or cosmetic work but is fully usable and enjoyable as is.

#4 Fair: runs and drives OK but needs work throughout the vehicle. Body shows signs of wear or previous restoration work. Any rust should be minimal and not in any structural areas. Cosmetics, body, and mechanics all need work to some degree.

#5 Poor: In need of complete restoration, but is complete and not a rust bucket beyond repair. May or may not run and drive. Not roadworthy.

Confederate

You can also hire an appraiser to get a value for you, for a small fee they can give you a certified appraisal

Jephree

As the seller, is it more beneficial to have a certified apraisal for a car this old?

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mbchills

most likely, yes

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KeyserSoze

Your best bet is to put that car on E-bay or here:


http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com/


You would do better if you found a buyer back east , they pay all the money for Cadillacs that are in mint condition.


If you need some help drop me a pm as I'm in the business and have many connections. If he wants cash quick I could run it at the highline auction in Riverside but he won't get all the money they only pay wholesale.

How much does he want?

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Jephree

THX for the info, I will take a look at that site you suggested. As for the amount of $ being requested, there is none. The main thing is to sell the car for a reasonable price (not looking to just get rid of it). That is why I asked if getting an appraisal would be the most efficient way to sell the car. Keep in mind, the car is in good condition (all stock) w/ no salvage title. Looking to get some good $, but not rip anyone off at the same time.

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