Old Cars Price Guide

[Kube]

Originally Posted by tubman

The way things have been going, you might be better off just using the 2007 issue.

Probably more accurate.

I have found that the Old Cars price guide was never even close to reality with my 39 / 40 Fords. In later years, they would simply apply a formula to all listings vs. doing the research required (actual sales) to gain a more realistic estimate of value.

I believe the best way to ascertain value is to do your own research over a number of sales venues.
Do NOT consider asking prices.

[34fordy]

I have had insurance with State Farm for over 60 years. While I have never owned a show car of immaculate restoration, I have never been denied insurance on the value I wanted coverage for. It has always had more to do with the amount I have invested than a value that I presumed it would sell for. I believe that is why I buy insurance, to cover my loss if something should happen. To my simple thinking it makes it quite easy to determine a value.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Kube

Probably more accurate.

I have found that the Old Cars price guide was never even close to reality with my 39 / 40 Fords. In later years, they would simply apply a formula to all listings vs. doing the research required (actual sales) to gain a more realistic estimate of value.

I believe the best way to ascertain value is to do your own research over a number of sales venues.
Do NOT consider asking prices.

100% correct.

[FortyNiner]

Originally Posted by Kube

Probably more accurate.

I have found that the Old Cars price guide was never even close to reality with my 39 / 40 Fords. In later years, they would simply apply a formula to all listings vs. doing the research required (actual sales) to gain a more realistic estimate of value.

I believe the best way to ascertain value is to do your own research over a number of sales venues.
Do NOT consider asking prices.

X2. The only alternative worse than the price guide is an appraiser's opinion.