. Many thanks as usual, Carmine.
Great looking car. That's a '60, correct?? I like the '55-'57, not crazy about the '58, then the '59-'61. I'd take anyone of them. I think I mentioned I'm going to see it tomorrow. The owner, a 75 year old lady/widow, has someone she is going to ask about the value. Sometimes, when a 3rd party gets involved, things can change. But, that's ok with me. Never would want to low ball or cheat this person. It's good that she gets an idea of what it's worth might be. It only has a certain value to me and that's it. I don't really need it, so it's ok if it's too pricey. Within the past 2 years, maybe a little less, I saw a '57 Pontiac go across the block at a Mecum auction on tv. It looked real nice, but don't they all on tv lol. Sold for $14,000.00. In my opinion, someone got a real nice deal. If I was there, I think that car would have gone home with me.
You could be correct on that Mike. This is an older lady who lost her husband and only son. Certainly alot of tragedy and grief in her life. I really wish I didn't know that, because I don't want to be guided by emotion. I think you are right on with your view as to how to determine a value of this car. I don't know what I am going to see or expect. Prices seem to be all over the charts. As usual, depends on condition. The biggest thing in my favor is, I really don't need another car to drive. Drove my C6 Corvette convertible 47 miles last year. Geez, I really need another car, right?? I talk frequently about downsizing and here I am going to look at a potential buy. If this car was a '57 Olds, Plymouth, Buick, etc., I wouldn't even consider it. It's mainly because my father had one and I liked it alot. And close by. Again, an emotional/nostalgic thing. So, this afternoon should be interesting. Going to take the proper tools and equipment with me to take a good look. Snap alot of pics. Ask alot of questions. Found out that this car was purchased 50 some years ago from the original owner. Always garaged. Not started in about 2 years or so. Needs a water pump. Still registered and insured, but I don't see me leaving the garage with it. Stay tuned, Carmine.
Kind of sums it up for me. This '57 Pontiac isn't a car that I would have wanted when I was 16. Was into the trifive Chevys then. 265's. 283's if ur lucky. But, my father had one which I liked alot. Never gave the purchase of one much thought until this car came along. For me to add another car to what I have, I have to be able to relate to it somehow. Whatever the cost, it's still an investment which probably offers little to no return. But, I know that ahead of time. It's certainly can be a want and not a need. If this doesn't work out, I don't see me continuing the search for one. Part of the lure to this car, is location. I'm about 45 minutes away. I really don't think I would travel any great distance to look at one. That just adds to the price. I bought two cars sight unseen and got lucky. The 3rd one I had an professional appraiser/inspector look at it, my '62 Impala, and they missed some simple, obvious things. My '71 GTO, was local at about 40 minutes away. Could look at that one myself which I did and bought it. Wasn't crazy about the Tropical Lime Green color, but it grew on me. Never had a car before that had a body off frame restoration, but this one did. I think this goes back to the first part of this discussion. Wanted something later in life that wasn't affordable when younger. Always liked the GTO's. Have had 4 of them. Ok gentlemen, have to pack up the equipment and head over shortly. Thanks for sharing advice and stories, Carmine.
