Have a question about value

My dad has a '67 Jeepster with 59,000 original miles. Motor was just professionally rebuilt by a reputable shop "225". New motor has about 1000 miles (at most) on it.
Replaced Pitman arm bushing, running gear in good shape. Body has pretty bad cancer in the bottom, along door jams, and quarter panels and some on inside fender wells. ( It was a beach rig!!!)
Other than that, it's in ok shape, and a good runner. He is just wondering what the approximate value of it would be, considering the body work that would need to be done to restore it.
Just ask if you need more info about specifics. Don't know much about jeepsters, but will do my best to answer any questions.

Thanks for any input.

 

Some pics.

 

All the convertible parts are there and work.Top fabric needs some work but it goes up and latches.

 

Strange things happen at the beach!!!! I've heard that salty air is pretty corrosive!!

So, any ideas, ball park ## on value? Totally in the dark here of even estimate....:?

 

It's pretty varied depending on where you live.

Using Ebay I would say try for 4000.00
but you will have to settle for less.
I would really think anything over 2500.00 would be a good sell.

it has value as a convertable.
but for a collector,
it would have to be completly redone.

A wheeler who wouldnt need to completely restore wouldnt pay that much.

Ebay would get most exposure to the right person.


IMHO

 

The true convertible (vs. the roadster) is pretty rare... and I use that word sparingly. However, as noted above, it's got some rust issues, so it won't fetch top dollar as it is. You might get lucky and connect with the right buyer, but most buyers won't be willing to put the work and money into it that it needs.

Yeah, I'd think eBay with a high reserve would be the place to start. Rick's numbers seem about right. You might connect with the right buyer right away, or it might take a while, or it may never happen. A lot depends on how long you can wait to find the right buyer.

 

Yeah that rig isn't worth much- I'll give you $1500:drool: for it R)

 

Hey lookit this one! Half cabs always get the $$- I would say that a true convertible would get more $$, as they are more rare than the wagons. I saw some convertible bows and a white soft top go for $650 used- for just the top!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-C-101-Commando-1970-Jeepster-Commando-Fresh-Frame-Off-Restoration_W0QQitemZ160249101730QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160249101730&

 

I just paid 4k for my wagon version 70, but it has minimal rust issues, and it came with a donor 67 as well. PO had installed a 4" lift, with 12.50 33s and new wheels. He also threw in a brand new soft top, along with the hard top and a bikini. Your convertible is the first one that I have seen on this forum or on ebay though... I would think that Patrick may be right, but I think it's certainly worth $2500- if you were closer, I would use my donor and your commando, and make one really nice jeepster.

 

I have the production numbers somewhere... IIRC there were only a very few thousand convertibles produced, with the continental kit and the fold-down top with the cowl (?) across the back. Many, many fewer than any other style. The half-cab production was low too, but not like the convertible. Most were roadsters (open, fitted with an aftermarket soft top) or wagons (full hard top).

They are rare, but I think the demand isn't great. Jeeps willl never pull in the big money like some of the popular passenger cars.

Now, if it were a bullnose convertible, that would really be something! R)