Whats it worth???

[sevillaz28]

So I told myself no more cars after just selling a couple more cars over seas and then I go to do an estimate and theres a nice 1949 convertible Caddy sitting in this garage.

I don't know anything about Caddy's but do know this one has some value. Sorry no pics but heres a good discription.

The car is 100% stock down to the hub caps, 100% rust free. Clean body with about 5 minor dings in it. The interior is in good condition, no rips or fading. The car ran 12 years ago when it was driven and parked inside a garage with 56,000 miles on it. It needs a new top but all of the chrome is in near perfect condition. The doors shut like new and all of the glass is good. Now, I have looked all over for values on this thing and can't really find anything to help except for Hagerty. I think Hagerty needs to update their site because they have one of my cars valued at $65k.

So if any one can help me out with this that would be great. I want to offer a fair price for the car and not lowball myself out of a great car. If I get it, it will Not be going up for sale, its way to cool.

Thanks in advance for any help

John

[coolwelder62]

I have a 53 cad conv. in the shop.It cost 60K to get it.

[tazzz2_ca]

Cool car John...

[sevillaz28]

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

I have a 53 cad conv. in the shop.It cost 60K to get it.

What was the condition of the car at the purchase? Rateing scale 1-10.
For 60k i would expect a fairly clean driver.

[clill]

My Sportscar Market price guide has 49 Caddy convert at a low of 63K and a high of 90K.

[sevillaz28]

So I did extensive research on this and had my Hagerty insurance appraiser look into these cars and he will be doing a physical inspection on it soon. So far I found that a 49 Caddy sitting in this condition is in the 17k to 20k range right now in the car market but restored they can pull up to 140k in the big auctions. I fighure if I can get the car for 20k and put about 50k into it in a few months I will have another toy to help pay for the little girls college funds i the later years

[sevillaz28]

So i brought the Caddy home the other week, cleaned it up and this thing is in great shape. Its in such good shape I changed the plugs, put a battery in it, cranked it over for a little bit, hooked up the coil, starting fluid and she started and ran like it was just driven yesterday. Purrrs like a kitten. The interior is 90% and the body is super straight. Now its time to do a full resto.

[sevillaz28]

I was trying to post picks but they are to large so i will resize them and put them up.

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by sevillaz28

I was trying to post picks but they are to large so i will resize them and put them up.

C'mon with it John before you get the........!!

[468Camaro]

I had a 49 Cheby for over 15 years .. I knew it would Run..kickass car !