69 Catalina, to part or not to part

[joe6773]

Howdy folks...need your opinion. I bought a 69 Catalina for parts for my 69 Bonneville. I am now done with the car, and am trying to figure out if it will be more cost effective to part the car or sell it whole.

Currently it is a running, driving car (400 V8) with disk brakes. It has some rust but is really straight...no panels have dents! I think selling whole I might be able to get $500 for it. Would I get more if I parted it out? It only has 68K miles and has disk brakes. No other real options. Motor runs good with no funny noises or smoke. Tranny shifts great. I drove it 150 miles when I bought it with no problems.

Onions solicited!

Thanks,
Joe

Joe

[joe6773]

Howdy folks...need your opinion. I bought a 69 Catalina for parts for my 69 Bonneville. I am now done with the car, and am trying to figure out if it will be more cost effective to part the car or sell it whole.

Currently it is a running, driving car (400 V8) with disk brakes. It has some rust but is really straight...no panels have dents! I think selling whole I might be able to get $500 for it. Would I get more if I parted it out? It only has 68K miles and has disk brakes. No other real options. Motor runs good with no funny noises or smoke. Tranny shifts great. I drove it 150 miles when I bought it with no problems.

Onions solicited!

Thanks,
Joe

Joe

[joe6773]

oops! Opinions, not onions, solicited. I hate onions! http://forums.performanceyears.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Joe

[1970cat]

i've seen the disc brake setups like yours go on ebay for close to your asking price for the whole car. engine and tranny might get you another 250-350. really it all depends on if you want to keep the car in your yard , take the time to pull parts , wrap them ship them etc.a lot of time involved but you will make more money this way. it sounds like a decent car. might make someone a good project car.if i were closer i might be interested myself. if you do decide to part it keep me in mind as there are a few things i could use for my 70.

[joe6773]

Car has been sold!

Joe