Help with value of a 71 340 car
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:46 pm
Hi All,
Brand new member here, would greatly appreciate some help. I have a 71 340 RR that I am planning to sell later this summer. I've owned it about 14 years, but have done nothing with it for quite some time so it needs to move on to a better home. It's been sitting for a year and needs some mechanical fixes before I put it on the market. I don't plan to get it perfect, just a decently sound driver car.
I could use some help on what I can expect to fetch for this car. Web info on 71 340 models in this condition is hard to come by. I can find values for parts cars and perfect restos, but not much in between. I'm at work and these are the only pictures I have at the moment, I can post some more in the next few day to help. Again, just trying to get an idea of market value. I'll probably sell through Craigslist ads.
Here's what I can tell you:
The car has mostly been sitting for the past 10 years, occasionally started up and driven around the block.
Was previously restored around early 90's.
It's numbers matching
Around 90K on odometer, never rolled over.
3 speed 727 which was rebuilt about 5000 miles ago.
Has A/C but the compressor is not currently installed. I have the compressor
Motor is stock except for a different carb, not sure if it's ever been rebuilt.
Still have the original carb.
As far as things wrong, there are numerous little things that won't be fixed. Various electrical issues - Horn works but is not connected to steering wheel, turn signals need to be manually "blinked".
The car will start and drive OK when I'm done, I plan to fix some mechanical issues. I know it needs front end work, I believe an axle is bent (constant thump from rear end and a seal leaks). Probably needs brake work. This I will plan on doing prior to selling.
Interior is pretty clean. a few cracks in the dash, drivers seat is starting to crack at the seams. Carpet and door panels are pretty good. All instruments work.
Engine bay is clean and motor looks good. Sorry I don't have pics
Body has some rust in the rear quarters. It had been bondo'd years ago but it's poking through again.
I know you need a book of info for what it's worth, but if this info and attached pics could get me a ballpark it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron
Brand new member here, would greatly appreciate some help. I have a 71 340 RR that I am planning to sell later this summer. I've owned it about 14 years, but have done nothing with it for quite some time so it needs to move on to a better home. It's been sitting for a year and needs some mechanical fixes before I put it on the market. I don't plan to get it perfect, just a decently sound driver car.
I could use some help on what I can expect to fetch for this car. Web info on 71 340 models in this condition is hard to come by. I can find values for parts cars and perfect restos, but not much in between. I'm at work and these are the only pictures I have at the moment, I can post some more in the next few day to help. Again, just trying to get an idea of market value. I'll probably sell through Craigslist ads.
Here's what I can tell you:
The car has mostly been sitting for the past 10 years, occasionally started up and driven around the block.
Was previously restored around early 90's.
It's numbers matching
Around 90K on odometer, never rolled over.
3 speed 727 which was rebuilt about 5000 miles ago.
Has A/C but the compressor is not currently installed. I have the compressor
Motor is stock except for a different carb, not sure if it's ever been rebuilt.
Still have the original carb.
As far as things wrong, there are numerous little things that won't be fixed. Various electrical issues - Horn works but is not connected to steering wheel, turn signals need to be manually "blinked".
The car will start and drive OK when I'm done, I plan to fix some mechanical issues. I know it needs front end work, I believe an axle is bent (constant thump from rear end and a seal leaks). Probably needs brake work. This I will plan on doing prior to selling.
Interior is pretty clean. a few cracks in the dash, drivers seat is starting to crack at the seams. Carpet and door panels are pretty good. All instruments work.
Engine bay is clean and motor looks good. Sorry I don't have pics
Body has some rust in the rear quarters. It had been bondo'd years ago but it's poking through again.
I know you need a book of info for what it's worth, but if this info and attached pics could get me a ballpark it would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Aaron