c1nicole

We have a 2 owner 1982 recaro trans am, V8 w/crossfire fuel injection, T-tops and buldge hood. Every part of this car is original (sans an alternator). This was my first car as a teen and I kept it with the intention of returning her to her initial glory some day.

I now sadly have to sell the car. I have no idea what to ask for her. Can you make some recommendations? She has sat for years under a covered parking area, rusted areas and not running. Can post pictures, just want an idea of asking price for a restoration project car.

Thank you

brettr81

A car is worth what someone is willing to pay. It all depends on the area. When I sell a car, I think about what I believe it is worth, and add 25-40% onto that for negotiation (if they don't negotiation SCORE!!!). We'd need to see pics, to tell you.

What I tell anyone that wants to sell a car, browse craiglists in YOUR area, and look for a similar car, similar year, and post it around the same price (if that is a price you can live with).

svthorsnake

Pics and location make for a good start

c1nicole

I looked on E-bay and hemmings, and could not find an 82 "recaro" that was in original condition, hence why I ended up on this forum.

I will get pictures today and post ASAP.

We are located in central Oklahoma.

One guy offered us 2K, but the car could be parted out for significantly more than that, just the recaro seats alone are highly sought after. I have experience in restoration and know this is a diamond in the rough, being a survivor. The car has a huge amount of sentimental value to me, but I don't have a choice and have to part with it.

I hope that who ever purchases it will restore it and I would love to be able to keep in touch and see how she turns out. Can I make that part of the purchase agreement? If I win the lottery some day I will buy her back!!!

c1nicole

Got the vin off the title today: 1G2AW8771CL525127


Sorry for delay on pictures, storm come through. Plan to take pictures Monday when it dries out. Was able to confirm we still have the original hub caps (4), spare tire etc. Every original part is still with the car!

rebeldevil1984

I might be interested in purchasing it, I sent you a PM

c1nicole

Sorry for the delay, have been crazy busy helping Mom prepare to move. Still have the car.

mickey-d

going on two months......PICTURES ????

c1nicole

Yes, still packing. My apologies for the delay.

c1nicole

Many new parts have been purchased. My father became ill in the middle part of the tear down. Every original part is still present .

c1nicole

Also still have original purchase papers etc.

82tarecaro

iTrader: (4)

The car is rough. All the parts that make it a Recaro are there, but that is a 20,000 dollar resto, easy. I restored mine, and mine was not in nearly as bad shape as that car. Mine had sentimental value, and I would never have thrown the amount of money into the car that I did, if it did not have that value. I more then exceeded the worth of the car. That is the problem you will have trying to convince someone it is worth more then just a parts car. I would grab it just for all the Recaro specific parts that are there. IMHO, you probably won't get more then the offer you already had.

PurelyPMD

iTrader: (3)

Call that guy back - tell him you'll take it.

1992 Trans Am

iTrader: (2)

sgtjackson26

still for sale?

c1nicole

Yes. Someone interested but cannot get the car until July 10.

As I am in a time crunch to get this vehicle off of the current property, I cannot hold if another offer comes in.

sgtjackson26

lwt me know if it falls through. i saw you had an offer for 2 k, is that your price ?

c1nicole

The individual that offered 2K did not have a place to store the car as he thought he did. Car needs to go ASAP. I told the person scheduled to take it July 10 I would take $1500. Wish I could keep her myself, but my 3 car garage is full of all of dads things, I too have no room for her. So sad to see my first car go, but I have no choice.

sgtjackson26

PLease letme know if it falls through, i can give her a good home.

c1nicole

Will do. He is on training deployment and he plans to get the car on the 9th. If for some reason this falls through I will get in touch with you.

c1nicole

Car is sold to a good owner who plans to restore her to her original condition. Thank you for your interest.

3rdgenparts

iTrader: (8)

Lost count on how many times have I heard that and the car appears here or on ebay being stripped




Dave

c1nicole

Dave,

Geez, Debbie downer much?? The guys/gals at Corvette forum are much more"encouraging".

It was the service man from Oklahoma. Obviously once cash is in hand, he can do with it what he wants, but seems like a very honest guy and really appreciated the car for what she is. Hopefully he will keep his word to let me see the car as he restores her.

He looked the car over very carefully and said it is in much better condition than many he has restored. The frame, engine compartment and body are solid and straight. There was only superficial rust.

He and a buddy will do all the work, including paint/body work, which will save them a lot of money as they won't have to pay out to have the work done. They plan to upgrade the cam and exhaust but keep everything external original.

The car had a huge amount of sentimental value to me, attached to lots of memories, she has been in the family since I was 15. I really was not happy to have to part with her, but as stated above, blah, blah, blah.

So, I went to bed with a happy heart that someone will "do her right" and restore her to her original condition. If that's not the case, I'd rather not have that fact pointed out as a HAHA jab, just let me live in my naive happy place.

3rdgenparts

iTrader: (8)

Well if you got more then $1K for it, then GOOD FOR YOU !! To me and others it was a PARTS CAR !!


If i didn't have my hands full with restoring 3 cars, I would have offered you more !!


Dave

82tarecaro

iTrader: (4)

Dave - you were eyeing up those Turbocasts

3rdgenparts

iTrader: (8)

Huh ??? What are Turbo cast ??

They're just "crappy looking wheels" only worth scrap prices lol



Dave