I have been negotiating with a classic car dealer for a trade plus cash. I have a '65 Impala SS, a really nice restoration done and a low mileage car 36K. Senior VCCA winner. He will trade a '63 Skylark 215 V8 4 speed, 4 barrell 11:1 compression factory pistons, nice shape car and give me $5K. Is this a good deal in your opinions. Please, no "any buick in any shape is better than the best Chebby" comments, I need real help. Thanks, PJM
I have no facts, but my educated opinion would be that on any given day of the week, your SS would bring far more $$ on the auction block than that Skylark + 5k, even WITH the 4 speed. I wouldn't do it personally. Then again, I'm not you. It all depends on how badly you want it. In this crazy musclecar market, price is driven by desire, not book value. Good luck. :beer
I'd like more details about the config to consider a cash price. Of all the Impalas, 65 is my favorite. PM me the details if it's not too much trouble.
that's what I was going to say........the dealer is not looking out for you :shock: a guy last year offerd a 68 GS 350 4speed for sale for around $8.000.00 and a dealer must have bought it o No: ..... because a short time later the same car was for sale for like $17,000.00 :shock: :shock: :eek2: keep away from those dealers :Smarty:
Agree - bad deal. I think 63 larks are not common but not that valuable or desirable to collectors while the 65 SS is. - Bill
Yup. A car dealer isn't a jerk just becuse he's selling cars, but if one cut you a deal because it was "fair" I'd eat my proverbial hat
I wouldn't trust him I have worked in Dealerships for the past 25 years and I come from a family that has owned dealerships. A dealer has NEVER made a deal with the anticipation of coming out on the short end.
Don't do it. As I said before, throw me a number. Cash is king. Once it's in your pocket you can get whatever you want. Bartering is much more limited.
Car Trade Not knowing what options the Imp has (motor trans etc) I'd still guess it's a $15k car. There's no way that cute little Skylark is worth $10k. Don't do the deal. Sell the Imp and shop for another car. Cut out the dealer. I have no doubt that you'll do better without involving a dealer.
Is it this Skylark? 1963 BUICK SKYLARK, 1963 Buick Skylark 2-Door Hardtop in beautiful two-tone Bronze Metallic with a Arctic White roof and factory deluxe spinner wheelcovers. Matching numbers car with the original factory High-Performance 215 aluminum V8 4V engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and only 82,678 miles; in magnificent condition!! The engine has no modifications and is still fitted with the factory original 11:1 compression pistons, original 4V Rochestor carburetor, original aluminum intake manifold, original aircleaner assembly, and original cast iron exhaust manifolds Fires right up and settles into a smooth quiet idle with no smoke, no leaks, no noises, and runs without pinging on 93 octane pump gas. Pulls nicely through the gears and the 4-speed manual transmission shifts perfectly with excellent synchronizers and no gear whine. Highway friendly 3.08 rear gears allow relaxed cruising while still providing good acceleration. The manual transmission is still actuated by the factory chrome pencil shifter with the original small black shift knob. Power steering for easy driving. Factory bucket seats in excellent condition. Brand new carpets front and rear. Excellent dash with no warping, no sunfade on the instruments, and the original AM radio is still in place. Excellent original steering wheel with no cracks. No flaws in the original headliner. Very nice original chrome and trim. Laser straight body with no dents, no dings, no waves and I cannot find any patch panels or evidence of rust repair. Very nice paint in the original colors with no chips or nicks. Excellent glass and all windows operate smoothly. Very nice original front and rear bumpers. Still has the original steel wheels fitted with the factory deluxe spinner wheelcovers shod with P195-75-14 whitewall Goodyear radial tires. Brand new premium battery. Just professionally detailed and hand waxed. Turnkey ready for cruises and summer fun and a very nice driving car!! VERY NICE AND VERY RARE CAR!! $8,995
If I were you, I'd look into Mike's offer. You could sell Imp to someone that will make sure it is in good hands, while possibly ending up with more money in your pocket. It also boils down to your attachment and value on the '63. If it's something that you've always wanted, this could possibly be one of the best examples of the rarest versions. My mom has the same car, but a '62, AND a convertible... You just don't see many of them. 1963 was a one-year-only body style too. The value of anything is placed by the person who wants it. If you are buying it to keep for the next 50 years it may be worth it at whatever price.
Sorry, I didn't realize it was a big secret, usually cars for sale by dealer's aren't. The car has been advertised at collector car trader on-line for almost a month now. But now that the cat is out of the bag, if you haven't seen the car in person, you could probably talk to someone who is local to it and have them check it out for you.
No way 65 ss Impala with low miles and an award winner is worth more than 15k. Check the prices on the internet . :TU:
