Duncan Craig wrote:
> "George Patterson" <grpphoto@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:Pxboj.4872$e46.2014@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>>D_Frumious_B@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>>
>>> Howdy, I confess I'm completely new to this NG, so I apologize if I
>>>should be looking in a FAQ somewhere for this info. But I find myself
>>>needing it rather suddenly. So any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>> I suddenly find myself needing to dispose of my father's car. Not
the
>>>one he drove, the one he hasn't even started up in 35 years, but can't
>>>bear to part with. It's a 1946 Chrysler Windsor. It's been sitting in
a
>>>garage since 1973. Obviously, it would need major restoration to be
>>>drivable, but OTOH, it's in pretty good shape for not having had any
care
>>>in so long.
>>> So Question One: What would be the best way to go about putting
this
>>>car on the market? Magazine ads? Web site? Something else?
>>> And just for fun, would anyone like to hazard a wild-eyed,
>>>shot-in-the-dark, ballpark what the beast might be worth? Hundreds?
>>>Thousands? Whatever scrap iron is bringing this week?
>>
>>Can't tell you a very good price on the car, but a '46 anything will be
in
>>the thousands if it's complete without rust damage. That was the first
>>model year since 1941 for just about any American car.
>>
>>Hemmings Motor News is the premium place to sell antique autos. Ebay is
>>typically where you go when you run out of options.
>>
>>George Patterson
>> Worry doesn't improve the future; it just ruins the present.
>
>
> Ah, but if you want to maximize exposure for a minimal investment, I
> recommend EBay.
>
and try to get it running first. Unless it was parked with known
mechanical issues. Running at least well enough to drive onto a car
carrier is a big plus, as ****pping will be much cheaper than if it is
completely inop.
nate
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