How much is this Willys Jeep worth?
That is a question that comes up quite often. It is asked by an owner when he wishes to sell his Jeep and by a perspective buyer when he is looking at a Jeep. The answer is really simple. The reasonable selling price of a 50+ year old vehicle is always a matter of 2 things 1) desire of the present owner 2) desire of the perspective owner. It has very little to do with the “normal” value rules. This article will attempt to shed some light on the various considerations that should effect the selling price. Let’s look at the “normal” value rules. – Age of vehicle, Mileage, Condition, Equipment and Enhancements. These apply only to vehicles that will be used for normal transportation and assume reliability and functionality is the prime concern. While this works well for the motoring public at large, it has very little effect on the value of a 50 year old vehicle. When we are looking at 50 year old vehicles there are different rules. They will vary depending on the reason for purchase. Whi
