72 pontiac grand safari

been in the barn along time! Has not had plates since 1988. It has the 400. 72000 miles. int looks good, no rips in the seats, headliner is coming down. I would like to sell but I dont know what it is worth. Any thoughts? thanks.

 

Hi bd, the 400 big Pontiac wagons are pretty popular here. Someone will be with you shortly probably to weigh in on your value question. In the meantime, I know everyone will want to see more pics and hear more detail of your barn find.

 

This was my grandmothers car she died in 74 two years before i was born. My grandfather drove it a while then parked it. I hear he kept tags on it for several years and kept it running, but i was young and dont rember it on the road. would like to keep but there was no money in my grandfathers estate and my dad and i had to pay for everything. we are trying to recoup some. We just donot want it to go to the demo!

 

If it's not a total rust bucket I'm sure someone here will snap that up.

 

It's hard to say for sure, but it looks pretty solid under all that dirt and mildew. Taking some time to clean it up would really help in the attracting-interest department.

As I said in the other thread, the Old Cars Price Guide values a '72 Grand Safari in non-running but restorable condition at around $1000. If you can't get it running yourself or if you can't figure out why it won't run, maybe you can get a friend who is a bit more car savvy to help you out. As I said in the other thread, if you can the car to start and move under its own power, it's value, at least according to the OCPG, goes up to closer to $2000.

Of course, after 30 years, getting the car into a condition where it can be driven safely will take more than just getting it to start, although even just getting it to start will help. The brakes, at least, will need to be gone through thoroughly. Changing the oil and coolant and putting in a new set of spark plugs before starting it would be a good idea, too. But if the goal is to just get it sold, then getting it started and able to move 20 feet so it can be driven up onto a trailer will be good enough. The new owner can go through it mechanically once it's home.

 

In what country or state is this car located?

 

If you look under his username on the left, it says Convoy, Ohio, which is in the northwestern part of the state near Van Wert and about 30 miles southeast of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Of course, I'm assuming that where he is is where the car is.

 

Jaunty answered the question pretty thoroughly. I suspect a new battery, gallon of gas, plugs and some air in the tires will tell a lot.

That disappearing tailgate alone will have someone excited about the car. If you can get it out of the barn on it's own power and wash off the dirt... the value doubles!
Better get busy!

Welcome to the Long Roof forum!

 

Boy....after 30 years of sitting I sure would like a car guy to fire that up for the first time. At the very least I would like to see the top end lubed before starting. The very least.

 

Nice clamshell ! The body and wood trim look like they are in pretty good condition aside from the hood looking like it doesn't close right, but, from the stories I have heard, that shouldn't be too hard to fix. I like that colour a lot. And is that a CB radio I see down there?

 

I'd sure like to see the underside if this car, please post additional pics!

 

I dont have the hood shut but it will close. and yes that is a CB! I was just out messing with it trying to make room in my shop. Its about to see daylight again! when i get it out and wash the dust off I will get better pics. It dont look good in inches of barn dust! Thanks everyone for the info and anymore.

 

Barn Find

I appreciate seeing this wagon just as it has been sitting. Owner is not trying to hide things or make it appear ready to drive. It would need brakes, a tuneup, much cleaning, and detailing. If the underside is solid this might well be a great barn find. Love that body style and enterior, as much as I can see. Couple thousand dollars would be worth the risk...as I wrote, if there are no major rust issues under it.

 

BD, aside from the obvious (battery power), your biggest issue will be the fuel system. Any gas already in the tank will have turned bad, and the fuel lines will probably be clogged. The tank will probably have to be dropped and cleaned out. Lines flushed...., etc. You also are liable to have some vacuum lines turned to dust under the hood.

 

i love that bug sheild thing on the front !!!!