[3dogs57]

Hey guys, I may have the opportunity to buy a 57 Chevy 210 2Dr post that was bought new in May of 57 by my dad in Colorado. My dad sold the car in the mid 80's when I was still a kid. It ended up in Indiana where it is today. I have been in contact with the owner for the past several years trying to work out a deal.
I traveled back to see the car in 2008 when he was asking $14000. The car is still all original. This is only the second owner and he has a copy of the original title and has the origninal invoice. Never been painted, same engine/tranny etc. It has all the normal rust of a 57, I would say a little more on the severe side than not. Does need new paint and interior. All the humidity in Indiana has done a number on it. It has a 283 PP 3/speed. The car does run good, I did get to take it for a nice drive.
In 2008 I was offering $11500 which I figured was more than fair for the condition. He obviously declined. Now I got word from him that he has got an offer for the same price and wants to sell. Should I reoffer the same amount or do you think this is way to much for this car?
The other catch is I just finished rebuilding a 57 4dr Belaire in the spring and would have to sell to buy this one. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.

 

[Kiwi56]

Up to you....
How attached to your Dad's old 57 are you ?
I know what I would do........:vroam:$$$$$$:moddhappychevelle22

 

[gregs55150]

DADS '57

I say DO IT!Especially where your dad bought it and you feel the car is worth the money you offered.I wouldnt low ball that offer if he will accept it from someone else so you know he wouldnt accept your lower offer.At least he told you about it so you have that chance to get the car.Good luck and dont wait to long so he doesnt sell it to the other guy.jmo
GREG

 

[carls 56]

get your dad's car back. sounds like a fair price too. :five: ................thats what i would do.

 

[C57heaven]

there's only one Dad's car 57.
Were you kicking your self for not buying it before at his price?
If so, then that tells me you should be buying it now.
If you can get your money back on the 4dr ...do it.

 

[petes83usa]

get your dad's car back. sounds like a fair price too. :five: ................thats what i would do.

That's what I'm sayin...............:rock:

 

[dnsdoor]

hey dog man the question is do you want to go through it all over again??you have a 4 door finished all ready ,and regardless if it was your fathers it all depends on exactly what that means yo you and you alone brother good luck

 

[Sparkywax]

Hey guys, I may have the opportunity to buy a 57 Chevy 210 2Dr post that was bought new in May of 57 by my dad in Colorado. My dad sold the car in the mid 80's when I was still a kid. It ended up in Indiana where it is today. I have been in contact with the owner for the past several years trying to work out a deal.
I traveled back to see the car in 2008 when he was asking $14000. The car is still all original. This is only the second owner and he has a copy of the original title and has the origninal invoice. Never been painted, same engine/tranny etc. It has all the normal rust of a 57, I would say a little more on the severe side than not. Does need new paint and interior. All the humidity in Indiana has done a number on it. It has a 283 PP 3/speed. The car does run good, I did get to take it for a nice drive.
In 2008 I was offering $11500 which I figured was more than fair for the condition. He obviously declined. Now I got word from him that he has got an offer for the same price and wants to sell. Should I reoffer the same amount or do you think this is way to much for this car?
The other catch is I just finished rebuilding a 57 4dr Belaire in the spring and would have to sell to buy this one. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.

Did your dad have two new TriFives, if not this is your only opportunity to buy one. It sound like you're into the TriFives especially the FiveSevens. It also sounds like you have spent alot of time making sure you know where it's sitting every night. If it's in your garage, then thats one less thing to think about in life. That is just my two cents.:trytofly::moddhappychevelle22

 

[mr 265]

If it was my Dad's car i would do it -----------------:happy0001:

 

[Gregs210]

I'm am very glad that I have my grandpas car. You must want it back or you wouldn't have kept track of it and stayed in contact with the owner.

 

[gobes621]

Make the deal! :shakehands: I'm trying to pry my Grandfather's '57 from my cousin's hands that has been sitting in a garage for a very long time. Do it...especially if it was your father's. You'll regret it if you don't, at least I would.

:anim_25:

 

[555657jim]

buy it!

It would be hard to pass up owning any of my Dad's old cars. He never drove anything as cool as a 57 but I'd give one of my (no, nevermind:scared0005, I mean I'd love to have any one of his old rides. If you can make it happen, do it. JIM.

 

[belairdave]

Make your Dad proud and bring that 57 back home... Later, Dave

 

[Surfrider]

It seems like it's something you've always wanted...I say go for it. You'll be happy with the connection the car gives you to your dad. It'll make all that work a little easier.

 

[Will]

If you don't buy it now, you might be able to keep tabs on it, but you'll never buy it for less than that again. (What if the new owner makes a shorty out of it??)

 

[chevman57]

Sounds to me like it a personal choice, how attached you are to sentiment thing, as the car doesn`t sound like it is worth the price for the condition it is in at the present time. Just needed to give the realistic side of this.
Terry

 

[57sc]

Nostalgia aside, I would check out the rust situation carefully. Having already gone through a restoration, you are probably aware of the amount of time, money, and labor involved in bringing a car back to "life." With the current state of the economy and the number of these cars for sale, it seems that the $$$ you're talking about is high. Also, have you seen the car recently? Who knows what has transpired since you saw it last. Best of luck with your decision.

 

[oldfart]

My question is,How close are you to your Dad? Is he still with us? Did/does the car mean as much to him as it seems to be to you?
Two of my children were born in the same house in the same room as my "father". It meant something to me but it meant absolutely nothing to him..

 

[3dogs57]

Yes, thankfully my dad is still with us but getting up there in age (74). He has always said that he regrets getting rid of it but only because he did not know how much I wanted it. I was only 8 when it was sold. I new in 08 that the price of 11500 was more than it was worth and the offer was made before I physically saw the car. After I saw the car I decided that 11500 was as high as I would possibly go knowing that it was about $3000 high but not wanting to take my offer off the table. It has been a month since I spoke with this gentleman and he told me of the other offer, he said he would let me know what happens and I have yet to hear from him. Maybe it was a bluff to get me to reoffer after others have offered less. I guess I will wait to hear from him..
Thanks for all the thoughts.

 

[57-Geez]

Sounds like he's trying to get you to bite.... If he was getting offers around 11500 or better he would have been back in touch with you sooner. He is probably getting more realistic offers which are less.

Since its been a couple years, and with the economy, Id ask him what does he absolutely have to have out of the car.... always better when they start with a number, then you can go from there. I wouldn't feel obligated to your offer from 2 or 3 years ago, things have changed....

I have no idea what the condition is, but you stated that it has serious rust damage.... I'd think that could put it under the 10k mark, but you are also considering a sentimental value to. Its up to you.

I hope you can work it out.
Good Luck,
Gil