Advice Selling a Classic Car

[Fromk]

Still a little undecided but unfortunately it looks like I might have to let go of my '66 Impala. It's an uncommon configuration (SS 396, automatic, convertible) that's been in my family most of its life. It runs well and the frame and body are in good shape. The important parts work and it recently got disk brakes. However, it's no show car. It's been driven and enjoyed. I'm fully aware that a lot of the value is sentimental but I want to get what it's worth as well.

I'm way out of my depth on this so I'm asking for advice. Since it's not in showroom condition I'm not sure what consignment places will take it if that's even the route to go. I am willing to go that way to avoid the hassle of tire kickers and flakey buyers, though. I have no idea what selling online entails but at least it gets exposure. I feel like Craigslist and Ebay aren't the right way to go. Could be wrong.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[colorider]

https://bringatrailer.com/

And yes, I’m totally serious. Know several people who have bought and sold on the site.

[BladesNBarrels]

https://bringatrailer.com/

And yes, I?m totally serious. Know several people who have bought and sold on the site.

Thanks for that link.
Down the rabbit hole I go!

[def90]

Bringatrailer seems to be the place most people are using these days. Research online and find as many cars similar to yours that have sold over the last year to develop a realistic number in your head and go from there. Ask high because you know the guy on the other side will counter, meet in the middle which will hopefully be what you wanted in the first place.

Contact that gasmonkey garage guy in Texas, maybe you can get on TV out of the deal.

[ray1970]

I?m slightly sad for you thinking about someone making a lowrider out of it.

Definitely don?t bother with Craigslist or whatever. There are places where stuff like this gets listed and will attract serious buyers from all over the country.

[DFBrews]

With un restored cars it Really comes down to if you want to get 10k today vs 13k 3 months from now with 35 hours of your time showing it to tire kickers and people living the nostalgia days when they had one in high school.

Ray the low rider market would probably be the ideal market for it. Personally I would rather see a candy paint job and whitewalls on it vs rotting in a field somewhere.

[colorider]

Another local option could be https://www.worldwidevintageautos.com/

The manager Britt Douglas is a good guy. I met him while attending an advanced defensive pistol class a few years ago. Wouldn't hurt to give them a call and see if you can work something out!

[fj605]

Have any pictures you could share with the group? We can all be tire kickers without wasting your time.

[eddiememphis]

SS396 convertible is gonna fetch a lot. If it is a real one with the original engine, that boat could be worth more than you think.

Low rider guys will likely get outbid at an auction by a collector or restorer. That thing in 100% condition may go close to $100k if a bidding war erupted.

While it isn't a true "muscle car", it is rare. Both because of it's age, the big block and the convertible. I have worked on many of these old things over the years and this one sounds interesting.

Depending on the condition and how pressed for time you are, it is very possible that a few bucks thrown at it before the sale could reap a huge reward.

I still kick myself over a '65 SS396 Impala I had to pass on. It was a 396/375 with the original red paint and white top in great shape.

I'd love to see some pictures of your '66.

[BPTactical]

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https://www.worldwidevintageautos.co...olet-impala-ss