[img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img] Hi, reason
I see that You are a New Member. Welcome Aboard! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
You have asked quite a few questions but have given limited information, but I will do the Best I can.
According to the Standard Catalog of Buick and Depending on the Body Style 1963 Buick Special a Parts car alone is worth $400.00 You say that the car runs but needs a little TLC the car would be worth around 2,000. A 2 door model is worth a little more than a 4 door. Also in '63 There were a Special, A Special Deluxe and a Special Skylark. Also Some Specials depending on the Model had V-6 and some depending on the series had a V-8. A V-8 would be worth a bit more.
A vehicle is rated by condition on a Scale of 1 to 6. 1 Being a Perfect Car(Excellent) in Showroom Condition. A #2 is Fine. #3 is Very Good #4 is Good. # 5 is Restorable needs complete restoration # 6 is a parts car. The better the condition, the more it is worth. The car You speak of sounds like a 3, 4 or 5. How much work does the car need? Is the Paint and Interior Presentable? Can the Car be Used "as Is" a #5 is worth 1250 a #4 is worth 2100 a #3 is worth 4200. So I would say that 500 for an operational Vehicle would be a good investment if a Parts Car is worth at least 400.
If You give me more specifics Model, Series, Body Style and Motor, I could be able to give you a better estimate as to it's value. If you have the serial# on the left front pillar above the instrument panel I will be able to detect what Series the Car is. The V-8 is a 215 ci Cast Alunimum Block which was quite an innovation in 1963 and is of significant historical value.
I hope this information helps You out a bit, or at least gives You a starting point for Your decision making process. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
[img]graemlins/shield.gif[/img] Tom Gallagher [img]graemlins/shield.gif[/img]
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