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Comment by David Cotton on May 30, 2014 at 8:19am

I agree that it should be saved and will make an offer today. Thanks for your time and input.

Comment by Jason Edge on May 30, 2014 at 7:55am

   Just saw the other pictures and see it is a 6229. ..which is good and bad. It is bad in that less than 10K produced (see stats at http://6364cadillac.ning.com/profiles/blogs/price-and-production-to...), and not as many survivors meaning probably not a lot of demand for the interior specific pieces, but good in that there are few sources for this body style specific parts.

  I'll also add that any car breaks down to 3000 to 5000 parts when you get down to the fasteners and small parts, and that wreck damage is probably less than 1 or 2% of the overall quantity of parts if you completely break it down. Keep in mind that everything from small items like the unique fillister head headlight bezel screws, to the trunk lid and everything in between can go toward restoring another car. 

It would really be a shame if the car goes to the crusher.  Most people look at these as a destroyed cars when they go to the crusher, but I look at it also as a lost potential to help restore  several  hundred other cars! 

Comment by David Cotton on May 30, 2014 at 7:05am

I posted more than one pic of this black sedan. You are correct, there is rust where the paint is gone, but over-all very solid. I only want it for parts for myself and to help other 64 owners. It is going to be crushed or so the owner says. That could just be a ploy to get me to save it.It reads 43000 miles, which by the condition might be accurate. Thanks for your advice.

Comment by Jason Edge on May 30, 2014 at 6:43am

Hard to tell from picture what rest of car is like.  This is a 6 window Sedan which makes it worth a bit less than a 2 door coupe or convertible, but may still have a treasure trove of parts. A car like this with say a rebuilt engine and transmission, nice solid body panels (other than the damaged doors) lots of options, and other redeeming features could make it a great find and worth spending a bit more.  When I look at the car full view and zoomed in I see rusting o the roof so assume has been sitting outside for some time. If it is just a typical high mileage 64, my price range for sedan parts cars is usually a few hundred dollars.  Your decision is what you want to do with the car. If you need this for parts it will be great if it has enough similar parts (remember 12 body styles in 63 and 11 in 64 and many interior and styling items are different between them), and the price is right. If you want to buy to restore and enjoy, again could be a great find. Sedans are fun cars for cruising and hauling around friends and get the same # of looks as the 2 door cars. If you want to make money on the car, you will not make a cent even if the car is given to you for free as you will spend a ton on everything...except, again, if there are some redeeming features such as rebuilt drivetrain, redone interior, etc.

Comment by David Cotton on May 29, 2014 at 10:51pm

Thanks, any figure in mind? You know sellers, they always say its worth way more than it actually is.