Looking to get a real world value on this car. I see what the NADA value is but I have a hard time believing its worth that kind of money. I am selling this car for a friend who inherited this car from her father. Here is some info on it plus a photo. Any help would be great. Its a 1974 ford LTD country Squire 6 passenger wagon for sale. This car is a real cream puff its had only two owners (same family) since new with only 95K miles on it. 400 cu in (6.6 L) Cleveland V8 with 3-speed Ford C6 automatic transmission and AC. Power windows, door locks, aftermarket tow setup including a on board compressor. The interior is a 10 out of 10 and the exterior is a 8 out of 10 (a couple of minor dings)
Really beautiful Country Squire that was first noted on this forum back in May. True worth? The market can give you some idea. I always thought it was worth at least the $8500 originally asked. $12,500? Don't know. I'd suggest an eBay listing with a reserve, and see what the bidding market has to say. http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1974-ford-ltd-country-squire-brougham.44861/
Yes It was on the Portland Craigslist for sale by the nephew of the lady I am selling the car for. I wont get into the details about it but there is a reason I took over selling all of the cars she inherited. The car is currently in central Oregon. He had it prices at $8500 Which based on the research I did seemed low considering the NADA value. In saying that it only worth what somebody is willing to pay for it. Hence i joined this forum to ask the people who know best. I love wagons and currently am building a Studebaker wagon with my daughter. So I didn't join just to sell this car.
You believe well. NADA is famous for being over the top by a factor of two or more. They probably do that so that everyone will flock to their website to look up their car and see and click on all the ads while they're there. For what it's worth, the May/June 2017 issue of the Old Cars Price Guide lists the value of a '74 LTD Country Squire station wagon in #3 ("car show," but not showroom) condition at about $7,000. The problem with this car is the same as the problem with all wagons and that is that it is a wagon. There is a limited market for them. That market may be growing, but it's doing so slowly if it is, so values are not leaping upward. jwdtenn is right. The best way to test the waters is to list it on ebay with a low starting price and a reserve price you are willing to accept if the bidding reaches that value. We've seen any number of vehicles on ebay showing up over and over because each time the bidding never reaches the reserve, and each time the car is relisted, the starting price is usually lower, and we presume the reserve is lower, too, although we have no way of knowing this if the reserve is not met. The market is telling these sellers something. Every seller thinks his car is golden, and the rest of are just not seeing it. The reverse is actually the truth. These cars are not golden, and the seller is looking at it through rose-colored glasses. I think that, if someone offered you $7K, take it and run. Buyers for these don't grow on trees, so if you get a live one, grab him and hang on.
Good news.... sale pending thanks to everyone that provided advice. I will post up some photos of my daughter project wagon. 1964 Studebaker 4 door v8 wagon when I get a chance.
