1983 Nissan Datsun Skyline - Whats It Worth?

[HIRISK]

Hi Guys,

I am selling my Grandma's car and have no idea what it is worth.

It is a 1983 Nissan Datsun Skyline

24 6 Cylinder

Auto

151,000 K's

10 months rego

1 owner with original papers

Edited May 14, 2012 by HIRISK

[faysal]

around $2000

[HIRISK]

I was thinking around there.

Probably not the most desireable classic.

[Cowboy1600]

My goodness that thing's clean.

Being an L24E it might be desirable to someone if only for the engine.

I'm trying to picture it hotted up, ie. big wheels, lowered, colour coded and a decent huffer pumping air into the the motor, but just can't see it which is a shame because it looks unbelievably straight.

[D-limo]

If there's no rust and paint is great I'd push for a bit over 2k..Maybe 2.5k with rwc. That front end is gorgeous, Little features like the headlight covers and rim trim rings add to appeal. This is one MR30 that should stay original and be cared for.

[mastadd]

Hey guys, now is the time to get on these.

CH plate eligible a cheap reliable classic.

Im going to say if it was Manual,

I would buy it tonight

[HIRISK]

Just had a chat with Dad as I have not looked at the car in a while.

Apparently...

- No rust

- Never been in an accident

- Motor is original and un-opened

- My Grandparents bought it brand new in 1983 and have owned it ever since

- Has been well maintained

I am going to go and have a look properluy on the weekend to get a good feel for where it is at.

[Socrates]

3k imo

[D-limo]

The more I look at it the more I tend to agree with Socrates.. dash, cluster surround and steering wheel look brand new. This is in the upper echelon of original MR30's, of which there are very few left.

[chinna]

2k is around the right price there's a couple in tassie for sale for around 1500 same km and same nic

pitty she is auto but if u were in tassie i would buy it

[coupe72001]

Getting a RWC will definitely add value to the car. At a guess this is one of the rare examples where the money you invest in the RWC will be more than recovered in the sale price. Have a mechanic do a pre RWC inspection and give you a list - if there are any, of the things that need to be fixed before he signs the certificate.

A bit of polish and Amour All and that engine bay would look a million dollars, too.

[66yostagea]

Pity it is not a Ti.

[HIRISK]

I am going to get an RWC check next week, it will be interesting to see how it goes.

[coupe72001]

Good luck.

Doesn't look like it'll need much; maybe some bushes etc if they are still the original ones.

[GTR30]

how much for the cat?

[HIRISK]

Guys,

Now for sale for $1,900 with no RWC.

The RWC check has been done and it needs about a $1,000 of work.

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/nissan-skyline-1983-12641504?base=1216&vertical=Car&eapi=2&page=1&sort=~Year&cr=0&__N=1246%201247%201252%201282%204294963846%204294963593%201216&silo=Stock&Range=Price:Min,Max~0.5

Cheers,

Shaun.

[rb20-into-mr30=]

cheap! not bad for a hatch either. i am a sedan person though.

I have no doubt this will sell for your price.

[coupe72001]

You know that Vic Roads has dramatically reduced the requirements for what constitutes a roadworthy windscreen? Now a windscreen is only unroadworthy if it has a star +16mm in the area covered by the wipers, a crack +150mm covered by the wipers or is so generally badly damaged, scratched or discoloured you can't see out of it.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/7A14DDDC-3DF3-4ADD-9821-B8C7816777A3/0/VSI26web.pdf

Most mechanics ignore the Vicroads requirements and still pick the windscreen over damage outside the area covered by the wipers, or insignificant marks that do not impair the visibility of the road. This is very irritating.

Good luck with your sale at any rate.