Hi all,
I've come across a SIII for sale locally that I'll be looking at in a couple of days and may make an offer on, and was wondering what would be a reasonable offer.
Some details:
1973 88 Hardtop 2.25 gas 4 speed (no overdrive)
Original owners (now in their 80's)
Underside oiled every years until a few years ago. Stored in barn or shed. Frame is apparently excellent.
Original green paint apparently still looks excellent, only a couple of minor dents.
All original truck, even original tires!!
About 20,000 miles on it.
Owners have been using it mostly to drive on lanes in their large wooded property.
The truck has been started at least twice a year, to ensure that the cooling system was working properly.
Last year, the starter failed. Then the alternator was fried through improper boosting.
Brakes have failed some years ago, and owners have been using handbrake to stop (only driven on the property).
Clutch pedal has been sticking last few years (pushrod or cylinders failing?)
Exhaust system replaced some years ago.
So this sounds like a mostly all-original, unmolested, low mileage SIII 88. Likely needs complete brake system overhaul, probably axle seals, tune-up, and various other mechanical refurbishment tasks (tires, for sure!).
Assuming cosmetic condition is as nice as it sounds, and that chassis and bulkhead are solid, what would be a reasonable value for such a vehicle? It's in Canada so the value here may be a bit different than the US. The gentleman was offered around $4500 a few months ago and refused.
Thank you.