RE:Value Guides

[Jim Grammer <jimg@domain.elided>]

RE: value guides

Re-visiting this thread, I found a value guide I hadn't seen before, 
Collector Car and Truck Prices by Vehicle Market Research Int'l. Here's 
their condition rating system, copyright VMRI I'm sure...

"Show car note: Perfect cars are very rare. These cars have been treated to 
a very expensive concours quality, frame-off, nut&bolt restoration and do 
not get driven. They may be priced somewhat more than #1 value.

#1 Excellent

A close to perfect original or a very well restored vehicle. Generally a 
body-off restoration, but a well done body-on restoration that has been 
fully detailed may qualify. The vehicle is stunning to look at and any 
flaws are trivial and not readily apparent. Everything works as new. All 
equipment is original, NOS, or excellent quality reproductions.

#2 Very Good

An extremely presentable vehicle showing minimal wear, or a well restored 
vehicle. Runs and drives smooth and tight. Needs no mechanical or cosmetic 
work. All areas(chassis not required)have been detailed. Beautiful to look 
at but clearly below a #1 vehicle.

#3 Good

Presentable inside and out with some signs of wear. Not detailed but very 
clean. Body should be straight and solid with no rust through anywhere. 
Shiny, attractive paint but may have evidence of minor fading or checking 
or other imperfections. Runs and drives well. May need some minor 
mechanical or cosmetic work but is fully useable and enjoyable as is.

#4 Fair

Runs and drives OK but needs work throughout the vehicle. Body shows signs 
of wear or previous restoration work. Any rust should be minimal and not in 
any structural areasl. Cosmetics, body and mechanics all need work to some 
degree.

#5 Poor


In need of complete restoration, but is complete and not a rust bucket 
beyond repair. May or may not run and drive. Not roadworthy.

Parts or Salvage: Incomplte vehicle most useful for parts. Generally, take 
40-50% of the #5 value"

Overall, the IH prices shown seem pretty accurate except for some 
deviations for high buck Scouts and the occasional super low mileage 
original.