Hi Folks,
This is my first post. My wife came into possession of a 1964 Newport 4 door with 14K original miles. It was owned by a little old lady (honestly) and has been garaged since the late 1960s to early 1970s when she became too old to drive. It's been in my wife's family in a barn since about 1990. It is completely original and even has the original tube tires. The jack has never been removed from the trunk. The car is absolutely immaculate - all the paint and chrome is exceptional and the interior is perfect. It has the 361 engine and auto trans. We would like to sell it. My question is, in order to get the best price, should I service it and get it in running condition, or do nothing and sell it as is. I'm sure the gas tank would have to be removed and cleaned, brakes serviced, carb rebuilt, all fluids changed, etc. I've just finished restoring a 1965 Mustang Fastback and have a full shop so doing the work would be no problem. Thanks for any advice.

 

You can always get more $$$ for a running car

 

Get it running and driving$

 

Check all electrical devices and make sure they operate, even one thing not working brings the price down.

 

Thanks. The car is in NW Arkansas. Cell reception is pretty spotty so I won't be able to post any pics until we get back to Dallas in a couple of days. I'm thinking it wouldn't take much to get it in driving condition and I can always save any original parts in case the next owner wants them.

 

Attached are some pictures (if I did the upload correctly).

 

I'd hope it's not stuck sitting for most of fifty years.

 

That's my hope too. I was thinking of taking out the spark plugs and filling the cylinders with diesel or something and letting them soak for a few days before trying to crank it over.