[steve v]

Originally Posted by customizeit

I have found a 70 judge convertible (yellow) that is completely junk with lots of rust, dents , torn top ripped seats flat tires broken windows etc. been sitting for years but is a low mileage one or two owner car. The owner got it from an auction and thinks its worth a fortune, i think its not. How much should i expect to have to pay for a basket case rescue project? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

If it's that bad why would you even want it? Kidding of course.
Does he have the PHS on it? Documentation means alot anymore. The sky's the limit on these cars, more details such as original driveline etc. would help get a price guide. Let him give you price & start from there.

Some "dealers" would love buy something like this for a vin donor.Hopefully we won't see a 2 owner rust free Judge ragtop in about 6 months for sale!
Keep us posted.
Steve

[1969Judge]

Steve V is right. More information about the car is needed to make a better guess as to it's value. But, with the way the prices have been for these cars lately, this one would probably start around $40K and go up from there based on condition, options, how many original parts are left, etc. It won't be cheap especially if it is an original Orbit Orange car.

[customizeit]

No documentation but the entire original car is there, I will try to go back to get tag nos and see what options it has and i will repost. I think i could get the car for about $10 K but really didnt think it was worth quite that much in the shape it is in. thanks again.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

"IF" and I can't over emphasize the "IF" - it turns out to be a Judge convertible, 10 grand is actually a fair price for a basket these days.


You really need to do your homework on the car before you drop a dime though. The $35-$45 PHS documentation is the very first money you need to spend regardless of how original everything appears. A standard GTO convertible could get you in serious trouble at 10 grand for a basket.


If you are not very familiar with GTO's and how to identify the drivetrain parts, you should speak up and ask what things to look for so you will be better prepared when you go back to the car again. Stripes, stickers and spoilers can be put on any car at anytime. Always the possibility it could have been "transformed" early in it's life. The PHS is the BOTTOM LINE.


The guys on this forum can help you in many ways. Naturally, we all hope that it IS a true Judge. Good Luck