Estimating Values of Older Vehicles
12-10-2022, 04:45 PM
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Estimating Values of Older Vehicles
I'm looking to see if anyone has suggestions on estimating values of older, non-Corvette vehicles that are too old for the typical Blue Book. This is for the purpose of distributing my parent's estate. They are not expected to be sold. All vehicles are in above average condition for their age as well as lower mileage, relatively speaking. All but one are single-owner vehicles. Years range from 1965 to 1991.
I would appreciate any suggestions as we are trying to get reasonable value estimates so that the estate can be distributed fairly.
Thanks
I would appreciate any suggestions as we are trying to get reasonable value estimates so that the estate can be distributed fairly.
Thanks
12-10-2022, 10:27 PM
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I'd check out Hagerty. They cover about everything old & they update their values every 3 months...
12-10-2022, 11:24 PM
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Old Cars Price Guide comes every two months --------->
https://www.magazineline.com/old-car...guide-magazine
Also Hagerty has a valuation guide.
https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools
https://www.magazineline.com/old-car...guide-magazine
Also Hagerty has a valuation guide.
https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools
Last edited by ZPO; 12-10-2022 at 11:27 PM. Reason: Add info on Hagerty
12-13-2022, 12:11 AM
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Old Cars Price Guide comes every two months --------->
https://www.magazineline.com/old-car...guide-magazine
Also Hagerty has a valuation guide.
https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools
https://www.magazineline.com/old-car...guide-magazine
Also Hagerty has a valuation guide.
https://www.hagerty.com/valuation-tools
12-23-2022, 09:00 PM
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12-23-2022, 09:04 PM
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Get an appraisal. Independent 3rd party. If any problems arise in the future you have a document from an impartial 3rd party. These situations can turn ugly, I have seen it happen.
Condolences.
Condolences.
12-23-2022, 09:41 PM
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I agree, however the fee for a certified appraisal is ~$1000 these days. I'd make sure you have any interested parties to the estate in agreement before paying out of your pocket.
12-28-2022, 03:10 PM
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Sorry to hear that. My condolences.
I agree that Hagerty’s online price guide is good, especially if you don’t want to drive the cars somewhere.
Your cars may be too old for this, but CarMax and similar major used car dealers can sometimes give you a quote on the spot. Of course, it’s low because it’s what they’d pay you for the car, but it can be helpful of keeping unrealistically high expectations in check.
I agree that Hagerty’s online price guide is good, especially if you don’t want to drive the cars somewhere.
Your cars may be too old for this, but CarMax and similar major used car dealers can sometimes give you a quote on the spot. Of course, it’s low because it’s what they’d pay you for the car, but it can be helpful of keeping unrealistically high expectations in check.