[baron_]

A whiney friend has been bugging me to post about the value of this car.

The owner is wanting $8,500. I think that's too much. I think it's worth more like $6,500.

However:

It's a rust-free california car, still in california. Has a few issues, but nothing major - no rust. Still wears the original paint (supposedly).
Doesn't look like the paint can be saved though, too many scratches and nicks - and some primer spots
Has original california black plates (not licensed for 25 years)
Two owner - all documentation

Looks like it's solid - just no motor or transmission
2:93 open rear, air conditioning car (all a/c is there)
Dash is cut for crappy radio - rear deck is cut for speakers

The big plus is the lack of rust - almost none (little surface rust on the frame you see)
And all the stainless/chrome is very nice


I keep telling him it's a nice 'survivor' but not good for anything. Basically needs everything anyways, except for extra bodywork.
it's a hurst dual gate and a/c car - that's about it though

Opinions?

He thinks rustfree + california black plate + documentation + 38,000 original miles = $

I counter: it might, if it had a driveable paintjob and the original drivetrain. But as is, it's just another goat needing resto - albeit one that doesn't need much bodywork