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Date:         26 Sep 1995 18:41:18 EST
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From:         "Tom Forhan" <TFORHAN@hr.house.gov>
Subject:      Re: BUSES, VALUE, & RESALE

There is a NADA Blue Book that covers older (pre 1988) cars, check your union or bank. I do not know how far back it covers, but I'll bet it runs for ten years, i.e., should cover your 78.

There is also a book for even older cars, but I can't remember the name, its called something like "Old Car Price Guide. I found out about it when I had an early 60's car that I wanted to insure for "declared value", which are the words that you use with your insurance agent.

The found an insurance company that would do it, but they wanted an independent appraisal. So off I went to their appraiser of choice, and he looks at the car, and noted its condition was average, and we go back in his office. He pulls out this book, and finds 1963 356 Super Coupe, average condition, $10K, or whatever it was. So basically, I had to pay $50 to have this guy look it up in the book!

Tom F. 90 Syncro Westie 90 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro Wagon IA Stage I

______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: BUSES, VALUE, & RESALE Author: PSMILEY (INTERNET.PSMILEY) at HR Date: 9/26/95 6:04 PM

Has anyone out there ever seen a real "bluebook" for older buses? From an insurance point of view, I was quoted $150 a year for coverage when I asked about a '78 bus, IN DC, & I'M IN MY 20's. I was told that personal property tax would be $25. This is great for now, but what happens when some fool hits me? (After all, DC can be pretty crazy) Do I get a check from the insurance company for $50 because that's all it is worth? I know an appraiser can give a value for an individual vehicle, but I was wondering if indeed there are older bluebook values with fair, good, excellent conditions, etc. I seldom see buses for sale here in Wash DC and they vary so much that is almost impossible to compare. I am going nuts trying to get one (even though I've never even stuck my head in one). If I had a baseline "value", I could add or subtract extra costs necessary to get it in the condition I want. Again, any advise is appreciated.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!

"the novice" Paul Smiley


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