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A family friend who is older and has failing knees (not mind) asked me to help him sell some stuff around his property. So I sold a junky 1951 Hudson Hornet and I'm trying to sell a 1955 Hudson Hornet for him. Anyway, he has a 1933 Chevy 5 window coupe that I'd like to buy from him. I would like to know what is a reasonable price based on this information.

Someone restored it in the late 1970s just before he bought it.
It was stored in an old barn with wooden floors for many years.
He drove it occasionally, once in my childhood I rode in it.
It ran 7 years ago when he moved it.
He moved it outside because the barn was falling in. He covered it with 3 tarps and jacked it off the ground.
The wooden roof recently fell into the interior and cracked a window. (I'm guessing snow weight)

What do you think it's worth? You can give a range, if you would like. Older cars like this are difficult to put a value on (for me) because of all the variables. (hot rod vs original, 3 window vs 5 window, coupe vs sedan, wood frame vs metal frame)

Here are the pictures.
http://cloerfamily.com/1933-chevy-5-window-coupe/

I'm not sure about a value but I can tell you this car is waaaaaaaaay too nice to do anything with but restore it. A large part of the value is in what you intend to do with it. It is probably worth a small fortune in parts for example but again, it is much too nice for that.

I agree this isn't a parts car or a hot rod, it's a restoration project. I love hot rods but this isn't one of them. It's been original since 1933, so why change it now?
Ron

It looks to be really complete which is good. You might try finding the price that similar restored cars have sold for. It usually cost more to restore one than what they end up being worth. If the frame wood is bad then it's a lot bigger project. Restoring a car yourself can be fun and satisfying so $$$$ are not the only thing to consider. Unfortunately it is not worth what the owner probably paid even 40 years ago so that may be an issue. I think it best to try and find out what the owner thinks its worth before making an offer. Take that price and estimate what you think it might cost to put it into the condition you desire and then compare that to one already done.

Is the engine free or stuck? That will be a major consideration in the value. Condition of the wood is the other. If only the top wood is bad then not a major issue. If the door posts and main sills need to be replaced it is.

Looks like a pretty complete and desirable car. It is impossible to tell the internal condition of the body and engine from pictures. It obviously needs a lot of TLC but it would probably sell for pretty good $$ on the right auction. I agree, it is much to nice to hot rod. Looks like a fun restoration project to me.

That would be a very desirable car to restore!

A 3 window is worth more than a 5 window, a rumble seat car is worth more than a trunk car .


A street rod built right , is unfortunately worth more than a restored car. From my observations on ebay

just my 2 cents Canadian

mike

Currently 3 1933 chev master 5 window cars for sale on ebay , all street rods..#1---$54.995, #2 $39.990, #3 $32.500.......one on completed listings sold $19,000 old style hot rod no fenders or hood.

mike ..........

here is NADA check this out, not sure if this is the one

http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1933/Chevrolet/CA-Master-Eagle/2-Door-Coupe/Values