Best way to sell your car, marketplace, Hemmings, sites like this?

[jayco91]

Seriously thinking about selling my 1970 Dodge Challenger SE. Bought it in 2011 and it is 90% complete. I just don't drive it and recently picked up a 1969 Charger which I used to have but sold one years ago before the Challenger. Bottom line my heart belongs to the Charger. Had recent health issues everything is good now, just became a grandpa and want to narrow down my priority spectrum. Car is pretty high end I think. Do I need to have it appraised? List it on national sites, e-bag or maybe mopar E-body sites only. I dont really want it to go local not that it really matters, What has anybody else done?

 

[68BabyBlue]

I sold three nice GTXs in 2021 and 2022, similar circumstances to what you describe. One sold by word of mouth locally, one sold in two days after being posted here in the for sale section, and the other was a no sale when posted here, but sold in a few days after being posted with "cars on line." The cars on line ad drew a horde of low ballers. I think FBBO is a pretty good filter.

My limited experience has indicated that cars at the higher and lower ends of the price spectrum are easier to sell than the middle market. I sold the cheapest of the three locally, to a guy who had been after it for years. Pros and cons to that choice. I can understand why you wouldn't want to go that route. Car went to a good home, minor downside to me was changes made to it that would not have been my choice. But not my car anymore.

 

[69L48Z27]

Throw some pics and info on here, plenty of internet appraisers around. What’s the last 10% consist of?

I used to like Hemmings but the last few years it’s all clogged up with dealers and I don’t think they get near the traffic they once did. Last car I listed there got underwhelming attention, traffic in general.

Chryslers at Carlisle is coming up, not sure what your timing is but maybe that’s an option.

 

[jayco91]

I will post pics and info in a bit. It is a high optioned car.

 

[Davefinan]

You could try putting it in the “ what’s it worth “ on here.
And for what it’s worth , I sold my satellite convertible on fb marketplace the second day it was on there. Two years ago

 

[toolmanmike]

Seriously thinking about selling my 1970 Dodge Challenger SE. Bought it in 2011 and it is 90% complete. I just don't drive it and recently picked up a 1969 Charger which I used to have but sold one years ago before the Challenger. Bottom line my heart belongs to the Charger. Had recent health issues everything is good now, just became a grandpa and want to narrow down my priority spectrum. Car is pretty high end I think. Do I need to have it appraised? List it on national sites, e-bag or maybe mopar E-body sites only. I dont really want it to go local not that it really matters, What has anybody else done?

You could put it up for sale here and/or on FEBO. We have a great network on these forums and there is a good chance that a long standing member will be a great buyer (or seller) I put my 66 Dart up for sale last summer and sold it to a great member here. It was a smooth transaction and I know the car went to a good home. He is doing things to it that I just dreamed about.

Do your homework and place an ad. Don't mess around with a "What's it Worth" thread. Most of those get taken down when they turn into a yard sale free for all.

 

[sam dupont]

It seems to me that Bring a Trailer is a lot of effort, but they seem to bring record prices. eBay gives a huge exposure with good results, though you only need one buyer. I haven't subscribed to Hemmings since the Internet, but again, you only need one buyer. Facebook is full of goofballs who aren't buyers, but will pick your car or price apart. FEBO is the least expensive, eBay is probably a better buy than Hemmings or BAT.

Your decision is: what is fair to you and how long you want to wait for a sale. Take copious amounts of photos. Maybe do all that BAT requires on your own and get their results without their expensive fees. Lots of photos will help you see any flaws that may affect the price you come up with and make potential buyers more comfortable

 

[Billccm]

My Bring A Trailer selling experience was very good. They are a little firm about their requirements for pictures and what you can say in the ad, but this is why they have a good reputation with buyers.

I received zero interest with my Hemmings ad.

I received luke warm interest on Hagerty marketplace.

I've never had a pleasant craigslist experience either as a buyer or seller.

FBBO is nothing but nitpickers and low ballers. Don't waste your time here.

 

[dfrazz]

IMO you should finish (whatever the 10% is) on the Challenger and then list it. True that our cars are never done, but a completed project is realistic. I sold my 392 Hemi Cuda on BAT and it was a great experience with a lot of attention. Their fees are reasonable and way less than any live auction, and you get real buyers because BAT hits your credit card as soon as the auction is over. They also added the ability to negotiate with the highest bidder if your reserve is not met. Ebay always sides with the buyer if there is an issue and you have a lot of people that just don't pay.

 

[jayco91]

Thanks everyone for the feedback but never heard of BAT. What exactly is it?

 

[toolmanmike]

Thanks everyone for the feedback but never heard of BAT. What exactly is it?

Bring a Trailer

 

[1967coronet]

Advertise it here were the Mopar fans are.
If its nice and priced right it will sell.
Ebay is ok for golf carts and chevys.

 

[Dennis H]

As a potential buyer, 10% is a vague term.

 

[Cojohnso1]

Has anyone played with online auctions? Ive been to some in person. But I dont feel the love with online. Buying or selling.

 

[Budnicks]

a 70 Challenger SE should be a great car

what is the 90% finished ?

does it mean there's 10% unfinished ?
are the parts still there ?
or just not redone/restored yet ?

what engine trans (rear) combo that will determine a lot, as for value ?

what options ?,
not just say highly optioned

the specific details matter, especially with these cars, don't be vague
we always have the reg. 'VIN Readers & Fender Tag Readers galore', too
be prepared for all of that too

facts & transparency is everything

more detailed information
& detailed photos, the better, less back & forth BS

there's low-ballers everywhere
even here, it's all part of the game
serious buyers aren't low-ballers or cheapskates

good luck

 

[68BabyBlue]

Chryslers at Carlisle is coming up, not sure what your timing is but maybe that’s an option.

Carlisle is a great venue to get your car in front of a lot of serious buyers, but even with its massive in person audience, it is also a crapshoot. The GTX I sold locally went to Carlisle the same year and highest low ball offer was about half what I ended up selling it for. But two years later, I took my current car to the show field, and got an unsolicited six figure offer on it, which I declined.

A friend of mine took a Ford street rod to Mecum the following year, and it didn't meet reserve. He took it home as a no sale. The next spring he took it to the Carlisle opener in April, and sold it for the bid price at auction, and didn't have to pay a commission. So it can be a really good deal for a seller, but you do have the risk of transportation costs, with no guarantee of a deal.

 

[Richard Cranium]

My complaint about cars for sale is that 99% of them advertised on the internet seem to be sold by dealers. Are owners just selling or consigning them to dealers instead of trying to sell them themselves?

 

[jayco91]

I will make a decision this week but I am 95% sure it will be going. It is a running/driving car. High optioned also. 383 factory 4 bbl but non RT, N code.

 

[mrhemi]

I have purchased three vehicles via Bring a Trailer and sold two, soon to be three. Although none were in the category of your Challenger. All were satisfactory experiences. Bring a Trailer is now my go to site, you just can't beat their exposure. Also, their database is huge. You can search and review auction results for specific vehicles, including the photos and comments for each listing, going back years. I peruse some of the other sites but would not sell my vehicle on them.

 

[Pistol Pete]

If you decide to list it on BAT, make sure you pay attention to the comments. Potential bidders often ask questions in the comments and if you don't answer them, the bids will reflect your lack of participation in the process. A cold start video and a running/driving video also go a long way over there.