I finally need to sell my 1997 Chevy single cab long bed. I never thought I would sell it, but with our second grandchild born last month, getting a three row full size SUV is now a necessity. To market a Classic car, do you all have any thoughts on Hemmings? Or any other ideas? Truck is in excellent condition and had excellent maintenance its entire life. It never towed anything. Perfect title, our family is original owner.
What recommendations for selling a Classic vehicle?
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Why don't you just put it on Craigslist?
Looks pretty nice, by the way...
Looks pretty nice, by the way...
Please provide the lowdown on this beauty.
The underhood light is unplugged and it appears the bulb is gone. That effects price (jk)
The underhood light is unplugged and it appears the bulb is gone. That effects price (jk)
Looks like a nice truck but I would not consider it a "Classic".
No. Supposed to go behind the AC compressor
AZjeff
$50 Site Donor 2023
www.givemethevin.com will buy it. The truck looks great but it's not something in high demand.
Here's the original post about this truck: dad's 1997 Chevy C1500
Here's the original post about this truck: dad's 1997 Chevy C1500
GON
$175 Site Donor 2026
To get the absolute maximum value, having the truck seen by a person who wants exactly what you have, and that buyer has the means to pay is the mission.
Ebay is one avenue. Maybe bring a trailer. It is going to take some work to get pictures taken, and you need many pictures. Truck needs to be on a lift and pictures taken showing zero rust.
Others suggest in this thread the truck is very nice and not in demand. I would say there is someone who wants your exact truck for sentimental reasons, but it will take work and time to find that sentimental buyer.
Ebay is one avenue. Maybe bring a trailer. It is going to take some work to get pictures taken, and you need many pictures. Truck needs to be on a lift and pictures taken showing zero rust.
Others suggest in this thread the truck is very nice and not in demand. I would say there is someone who wants your exact truck for sentimental reasons, but it will take work and time to find that sentimental buyer.
The truck will photograph/look better without those running boards. I know one can think they can remove them if they don't like them. It adds zero to selling it and distracts. Toss the steering wheel cover, too unless the steering wheel is sun damaged and remove the decal on the rear window.
To me, this is a meticulously maintained, unmolested and unabused example of a well used old truck, nothing really special.
To an enthusiast of the breed, its condition and documented history make it more valuable even with 180K.
Your goal is to find such people and there are Chevy truck enthusiasts forums that do allow sales listings.
This should not go on CL or FB unless you want to sell it for $5-6K as well as deal with constant contact from people who lack the cash as well as the class that you might not want to deal with.
To an enthusiast of the breed, its condition and documented history make it more valuable even with 180K.
Your goal is to find such people and there are Chevy truck enthusiasts forums that do allow sales listings.
This should not go on CL or FB unless you want to sell it for $5-6K as well as deal with constant contact from people who lack the cash as well as the class that you might not want to deal with.
AZjeff
$50 Site Donor 2023
A great survivor truck but keep in mind it's a 28 YO 180k Work Truck 4.3 V6 long bed 2wd. If OP wants to maximize selling price keep in mind conventional wisdom is the closer to absolute stock the better price you'll likely get . None of the add-ons add $1 to the value. If that dash mat is hiding a cracked dash pad I'd spend the $130 for an aftermarket dash skin. Dash Skin And polish the wheels.
What do people think this truck should sell for?
What do people think this truck should sell for?
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Very well stated…will take right person with $6K in his pocket
Few years ago I sold my MIL’s ‘76 GMC
2wd 3/4T camper special…454…original owner
Square State Trucks in Cody WY bought it
He restores square body GMC and Chevys
Hemmings is good but might be slow.
Bringatrailer.com loves this sort of thing.
This is a bad time of year trying to sell a 2wd truck. You'll get Southerners but half the country is looking to deal with snow, or just buying heating fuel and Xmas presents. I got rid of my 2wd Silverado with a fresh inspection for $2400 just about this time two years ago. If you can wait till spring you'll get more money.
Bringatrailer.com loves this sort of thing.
This is a bad time of year trying to sell a 2wd truck. You'll get Southerners but half the country is looking to deal with snow, or just buying heating fuel and Xmas presents. I got rid of my 2wd Silverado with a fresh inspection for $2400 just about this time two years ago. If you can wait till spring you'll get more money.
That looks like a very nice truck and I usually sell my vehicles on Facebook marketplace and obtain decent money. The trick is try not to ask way more than the vehicle is worth and sell it for a reasonable price. That box is so clean looking as if it didn't haul anything that it shouldn't have. White color is great too!
Then a lot of BITOGers are driving "classics"......................
BTW-classic insurance usually has a limited amount of miles you can drive.
