TheSamba.com :: View topic - What Ta Do? with 57 rag" ? 4- the best sell"! ?

Tue Nov 23, 2004 5:51 pm

ok ' im looking for advise from other OVAL owners-or VW pepole? i have a 57 RAGTOP bug that has been sitting for over 25 years or more" and i think im going ta sell it ! what would be the best way to sell? should i put it back to gether or sell as is? it's all stock but we took it apart years ago to redo it' well that never got done so it's in many peices. the org paint is worn thru to bare mettal on most of it (CORAL-RED) ? SHOULD I SAND AND PUT IN PRIMMER? OR LEAVE ALONE?also the new owner will want to take apart ? should i put it back together, as a roller or sell as is? what would be the best ta do? any help would be ? and what would be a fair price?i have all org light's/ W deck lid/ and miss, but it need's full-restore"THANX TO JOHN" :lol: we have photo's. i will get better one's when i can dig it out"! body is really straight and solid never been hit" just surface rust"! and it's not pink in side photo'came out wird"! photo's at bottom of page"

Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:13 pm

Don't sand and prime it... Leave it alone! If it were mine I would get it to roll to make it easier for the new buyer to get home.

Go to the gallery and it will tell you how to post pictures. If you would like you can email me the pictures and I will post them for you.

Just my two cents!

John

Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:28 pm

John wrote: Don't sand and prime it... Leave it alone! If it were mine I would get it to roll to make it easier for the new buyer to get home.

Go to the gallery and it will tell you how to post pictures. If you would like you can email me the pictures and I will post them for you.

Just my two cents!

John Do not sand it. Put just a few bolts to hols the fenders and other parts on just so people can see what they are looking at and sell it to me.

Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:36 pm

Ditto on what they said. A car is easier to sell if you leave the exterior alone. Primer looks like you're hiding something. Bolt it back together so it doesnt look like a hardcore basket case and you should be ok.

Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:55 pm

You could save yourself sooo much trouble by giving it to me. I'll take the worry off your hands. Heck, give it to me.....i'll pay the shipping! :wink:

Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:05 pm

The buyer will probably want to restore the vehicle and they probably have ideas on the type primer/rust sealer/body work etc. I vote to leave it as is! I would make sure that the car can role and that all the parts are available for the new owner to put it back together. Price??? I bought my 55 Oval hard top in similar shape (Needs assembly and resto but very strait, running, orig paint, and NO body damage) for $2,800. For what it's worth :P

Tue Nov 23, 2004 7:18 pm

First dibs to those who responded on this thread!! LOL Let us know when it lists.

Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:30 pm

eliotv wrote: I bought my 55 Oval hard top in similar shape (Needs assembly and resto but very strait, running, orig paint, and NO body damage) for $2,800. For what it's worth :P

Man you got a sweet deal! I paid $4000 for my completely original never wrecked 55 3fold ragtop in 1999, I also found a 85% complete 54 ragtop project last year for $450 so I cant complain either way.

Tue Nov 23, 2004 9:18 pm

Keep it as is, original paint, even worn, is extremely valuable to certain vintage vw nuts. Put it back together as complete as you can, nothing has to function, just look good for a sale, so people know exactly what they have to work with. Plus it's kind of fun to piece them together! I got my 56' rag for $440 bucks and there's a nice 56 hard top on ebay that hasn't been selling on ebay for 1750$ here in WA. I've seen people practically give away complete cars that weren't assembled....running and all. it all depends on who see's it and what kind of cash they've got. it's a strange market.

Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:15 pm

On price its up to you and who is buying. If i was buying i would not spend more that 1500.00 but if someone is looking for themselfs and plan on keeping the car and all parts are there i would guess around 2500.00 Good luck.

Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:38 pm

This is the car we are talking about...posted for ronnie6

Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:49 pm

i'd hit it

as-is

Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:49 pm

John wrote: This is the car we are talking about...posted for ronnie6

car was wet in photo" it is not pink"! i swear"!

Wed Nov 24, 2004 9:44 am

ronnie6 wrote: John wrote: This is the car we are talking about...posted for ronnie6

car was wet in photo" it is not pink"! i swear"! Whats up with the wheel? Car looks decent from what i can see. Post a few more pics if you can.