1967 DeVille convertible, $5k in KY

[67_Eldo]

Not mine.

The "transmission fluid has settled and won't go into gear." Uh oh.

https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/1967-cadillac-deville/6739974722.html

[James Landi]

This one is soooooooooo  interesting... thanks for posting it.  So it needs a transmission, assume that the ac is not functional, will need all the brake work... assuming one could get great engine compression readings, and the windows and top function, and it's not a rust bucket, what is the right price for this one?  James

[67_Eldo]

Budget $2.5k for a transmission (if you aren't doing it yourself).

Too bad there aren't any interior shots.

I'd start by offering $3k.

[gkhashem]

Are we kidding?  I imagine if we could see under that black "touch up"paint there has to be all kinds of "ventilation" holes?

Look at the lower front fender. There appears to be a hole.  I imagine this thing has major rust issues. So just imagine what the inside looks like? Certainly all beat up since it is a 87,000 mile convertible and all that the sun can do to that.

I saw a gorgeous like new 1967 Deville convertible at Hershey about 2 years ago (it was a nice aqua color inside and out) I think and the guy may have sold it for high 20's.... It was like new!!  Why play with this?

I am not trying to be a snob, but guys think of the additional cost to fix these cars. When you pump $10,000 into it now you are up to $16,000 (add the shipping) and the car still would be under water.  How about 4 new tires, the front right looks flat. Do you think the car is running great? I could go on and on! I bet you spend at least 15K on the car and it still may be a piece of junk unless you do all the work yourself.


This kind of car while seems like a steal is really the more costly option.

I have learned one really important thing about buying cars. If you a buy a car that is in great cosmetic condition it probably is in reasonable mechanical condition. People who were meticulous about the cars appearance are most likely obsessive about the mechanical aspects. So while age may say we need a tune up and some new belts and hose and other maintenance. The owner probably changed the oil and did not abuse the car. So it's a good bet you have a solid car.

[67_Eldo]

This kind of car while seems like a steal is really the more costly option.

Perhaps.

We aren't talking about a car like this: https://sca.auction/en/20705121-1968-cadillac-deville

I am the poster child for being underwater on a vintage Cadillac. On the other hand, as I go through it, I'm replacing the stuff that you'll never even see on a "pristine" car ... until it is too late. For example, all those rubber and nylon pieces in the window-operating mechanisms that you never even think of? They're all new on my car. Electrical wiring? New. Vacuum hoses? New.

It is a spectrum of choice. If this guy really has sunk $10k into this car and needs to honestly get rid of it (for whatever reason) AND the buyer is willing to invest some elbow grease AND the buyer isn't looking for a low-mileage trailer queen, then it might be just the ticket.

This car isn't for me because my maximum-allowable Cadillac length is 221 inches. :-)

[gkhashem]

Perhaps not. We can agree to disagree.

Spend your money any way you like.

Plus for sinking 10K into it , who knows what he did or did not do. You would have to look at it. But I can almost bet not much was spent on the body. Unless a black spray paint can cost 10K!

PS. I have never found a vacuum hose that was bad on a nicely maintained car. I have 10 of them.  Especially some Oldsmobiles which have a lot of vacuum hoses. So I think you overstate the need to change them on a pristine car. In fact my 1959 which is almost 60 years old has not one bad hose. I know since I finally think I got the heat and ventilation working as designed. This car seems to have miles of vacuum hose.