mth@drufl.UUCP (03/21/84)
The fair market price for a Split-window depends first of all on the market (who is interested in the car), and the seller. The experience of the seller is a big factor. If they know what they have (or don't have), they will either hold out for a big payoff or sucker someone into a less than original or a fake car. You may or may not care. Car collectors might pay 15K if the car is original and correct. If the car is not, they might not buy it at all. So check out the car thoroughly at least to make sure it is a 63 Coupe. This can be done via the VIN. The VIN for a 63 Coupe is in the range: 30837 S 100001 to 30837 S 121513 (21,513 63's built) The first 3 means 1963. The 837 means Coupe (867 means roadster). The S means St. Louis and the 1 after the S is filler. So as long as it is a 63 Coupe, it may not only look mint, it may cost a mint. A Split-window with the original fuel-injection is the car to get. Even if it isn't perfectly stock, it could be restored and be worth well over 10K, if done right. If the car has gone thru alot of changes, but is still in great shape (in your opinion), pay what it is worth to you. Forget about pricing it as a collector's item. If it helps, the VIN plate is attached to a bar under the dash below and behind the glove box door. MT Hamilton Denver, CO