356 Shell value

[yazhound]

Anyone have good info on the estimated value of rusted 1954 356 shell? Any salvage value?

[COLB]

There's a rusted out shell of a '57 Speedster (minus engine) on ebay -- currently sitting over $86k.

A '55 Coupe (without engine) at $26k.

It would seem any semblance of a 356 has significant salvage value primarily influenced by:

- Rarity (super?)
- Completeness (any rare parts left?)
- Rust (just extensive vs. "folds up when you open the doors" rust)

A standard '54 Coupe, with just a rusted (perforated) body shell and some limited exterior trim -- no engine/trans, gauges, or significant interior could be as little as few thousand to closer to $20k if trim and interior are reasonably intact.

You would need a lot more specifics to get an opinion from those with real expertise.

[yazhound]

Originally Posted by COLB

There's a rusted out shell of a '57 Speedster (minus engine) on ebay -- currently sitting over $86k.

A '55 Coupe (without engine) at $26k.

It would seem any semblance of a 356 has significant salvage value primarily influenced by:

- Rarity (super?)
- Completeness (any rare parts left?)
- Rust (just extensive vs. "folds up when you open the doors" rust)

A standard '54 Coupe, with just a rusted (perforated) body shell and some limited exterior trim -- no engine/trans, gauges, or significant interior could be as little as few thousand to closer to $20k if trim and interior are reasonably intact.

You would need a lot more specifics to get an opinion from those with real expertise.

I have no further details at this time. Just a possible opportunity at this point.

[Niche]

Value is in having the VIN then building a car around it... It's being done... :-(

[mattC2993]

These early cars are sought after in any condition. You would be surprised at what gets restored. If its just a shell it is a very good candidate for an outlaw.

[urseppos]

It is artwork at the end of the day.

[yazhound]

Thanks guys. Will let you know more as things unwind. Likely in August.