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1963 Olds Jetfire
I just noticed that a 1963 Olds Jetfire crossed the block at Mecum in Indy. Buyer paid $50k for the car plus a 10% commission for a total of $55k.
What does anyone think of the quality of the car and its hammered price? I have one and am just trying to get a feeling of current value. Rick |
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IMO - it's a really nice car:
https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0517-28...obile-jetfire/ Sold right in the middle of Mecum's estimate: $40,000 to $60,000 |
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----Loved that Jetfire! Quality was terrific on what I was told was an older resto. The 4-speeds are extremely rare, and I would think maybe $10,000 stronger than an automatic equal......Bill S
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That Mecum car was a modified car with 15" 5 lug and disc brake conversion, bidders probably did not know that since not a lot of people know about these cars.
In 1963: 4406 automatics, 1391 4 speeds, 45 3 speeds. People are dragging these out of swamps now but the critical turbo components to rebuild the turbos has run out, so unless you already have a restored turbo on hand, you are not going to be able to restore a Jetfire. Rick, your Jetfire is one of the best (I should know!). Try it at auction, it should do well.
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1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire, Factory all Aluminum V8 Turbocharged and Methanol Injected TURBO ROCKET engine, 4 speed Hydramatic, 4 link rear suspension, 3.36 differential, California car, PS, PB, PW, AC, Jetfire 2 option package. |
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Yeah, my car is pretty damn perfect and well documented and nicely restored. I'm still enjoying it and simply would like to know what I should insure it for?!
FYI: My car is a consistent winner at most local car shows. People are most impressed with the engine and provenance! Rick |
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