My old Dad died recently age 91, and the family is gradually cleaning out his stuff - he was a bit of a hoarder. In his garage, currently half buried in junk, is an old Ford Escort, 1978 or 79 I think. Hasn't been driven in 15 years, and is quite badly rusted. I know he spent quite a bit on reconditioning the engine a couple of years before he gave up driving, but have no idea if it can even be turned over at this stage. Will have to remove some of the junk to get at it first. Would it have any value for spare parts! I thought of possibly just listing at $1 reserve. It would be a bit of a mission for any buyer to remove it, as it would be a trailer job and it is quite likely the brakes are seized.
rpvr,
Dec 30, 8:42am
My old Dad died recently age 91, and the family is gradually cleaning out his stuff - he was a bit of a hoarder. In his garage, currently half buried in junk, is an old Ford Escort, 1978 or 79 I think. Hasn't been driven in 15 years, and is quite badly rusted. I know he spent quite a bit on reconditioning the engine a couple of years before he gave up driving, but have no idea if it can even be turned over at this stage. Will have to remove some of the junk to get at it first. Would it have any value for spare parts! I thought of possibly just listing at $1 reserve. It would be a bit of a mission for any buyer to remove it, as it would be a trailer job and it is quite likely the brakes are seized. I am pretty sure he has kept the rego on hold all these years, but still looking for the documentation (a mission in itself!).
bitchwitattitud,
Dec 30, 8:46am
I would drag it out, take photos and post them up and then ask for a opinion
gammelvind,
Dec 30, 8:46am
Yep there will be buyers out there for it. $1 reserve and describe it honestly.
pebbles61,
Dec 30, 8:47am
If you put it up for a fair price, someone will buy it.
intrade,
Dec 30, 8:54am
rego on hold punch num,berplate in to carjam.co.nz
treachug,
Dec 30, 9:38am
Thats the sort of thing I'm looking for to potter around on in the garage.pity you're in Auckland.hmmm.still, could get it transported. Will keep an eye out for the listing
cowlover,
Dec 30, 10:31am
There's Escorts and Escorts.Could be a valuable one or could simply be an old rusty 1100.Whatever it is it will be worth something to an Escort nut.Worth listing once you get to it and if the plates are still live then its worth a fair bit more.
pollymay,
Dec 30, 11:00am
Yes it's worth listing. The rally boys can use the shells as they are getting harder to get. Don't expect a fortune though
chebry,
Dec 30, 6:54pm
Escorts still seem to sell so somebody will want it
saki,
Dec 31, 3:55am
2 door or 4 door !
kcf,
Dec 31, 4:11am
Even a completely stuffed one is worth something to somebody
Chuck it on for $1 reserve, and hopefully at least some parts of it can be used by somebody else.Better than than just scrapping it for the value of the metal in the shell
whqqsh,
Dec 31, 4:30am
def worth good dollar these days, I looked for ages for an old Esky (or something similar) & was amazed how much they go for
rpvr,
Dec 31, 8:06am
If you would look at transporting it that far you must be keen. Might be a while before listing as I have to get up the energy to clear out the other stuff from around it.
rpvr,
Dec 31, 8:07am
4 door 1300cc
rpvr,
Dec 31, 8:09am
I would expect to get rid of it for the price someone is willing to pay, nothing more. Would breathe a sigh of relief when the red flag came up at $1.
rpvr,
Dec 31, 8:10am
Thanks for the replies, a great help.
treachug,
Dec 31, 8:21am
Transporting is only $600-maybe $750 maybe a wee bit more - the buyer just factors it into their overall cost.its not too bad. Cheaper than shipping from overseas.lol Will keep an eye open.
fordcrzy,
Dec 31, 9:08am
if it was a 2 door then its worth something.4 doors not so much.
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