Restoration well underway. Runs well estimate car has 133,888 miles (33,888 shows on meter). Second family to own car. Small automatic transmission leak, uel gauge and radio inoperable. Minimal rust almost rust free.. Recent paint, eats recovered with original material pattern. New tail lenses on order will forward if received. Generally just needs the chrome refinished. Have additional parts. Quite a bit Better than a NADA average rating 20 footer.Very presentable gets great comments at car events. You need to be standing near the car to tell the chrome is pitted.Using NADA recommended current value, est guess the car is a $13,000 to $15,000 value.
Example NADA rating for the 56 DeSoto model follows: NADA Rating guide.Original MSRP Low Retail Average Retail High RetailBase Price $2,678 $5,900 $8,650 $20,000TOTAL PRICE: $2,678 $5,900 $8,650 $20,000
Average Retail ValueThis vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint, rim, nd mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A ‘20-footer’.
High Retail ValueThis vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, rim, nd mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition.
Note: This value does not represent a '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle *.* '100 Point' or '# 1' vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concours judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility.
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