Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: Kate on July 08, 2014, 03:03:33 PM
Post by: Kate on July 08, 2014, 03:03:33 PM
I am selling my mother's 1983 Cougar. It is located in the Quad Cities (Bettendorf, Iowa) and has 73,000 miles on it. She was the original owner. It has always been garaged and is in very good condition (yes it runs and the body/interior look great). It is slated to be included in an estate sale that will be taking place this weekend but upon learning of this forum I though I'd communicate out to this group about it's availability as well. I'm also trying to get a feel for what a reasonable price is for this vehicle and would appreciate any input that this group may have in that regard.
Thank you,
Kate
Thank you,
Kate
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: CoogarXR on July 08, 2014, 04:08:36 PM
Post by: CoogarXR on July 08, 2014, 04:08:36 PM
Is it the V6 (3.8) or the V8 (5.0)?
How about some pictures?
How about some pictures?
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: Lodemia on July 08, 2014, 04:40:08 PM
Post by: Lodemia on July 08, 2014, 04:40:08 PM
How about some pics and details. I'm within driving distance.
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: Kate on July 09, 2014, 12:01:34 PM
Post by: Kate on July 09, 2014, 12:01:34 PM
I've asked someone who is in the same town as the car to take some photos and provide some additional details. I antite receiving that information this evening and will post it here as soon as I do.
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: Kate on July 09, 2014, 11:39:04 PM
Post by: Kate on July 09, 2014, 11:39:04 PM
Confirmed that it is a V8 and have added some photos here.
It will be in an estate sale that runs from Friday through Sunday. Here's a link to information about that sale: http://dicktaberestatesales.com/index.php?id=1 . It includes contact information.
It will be in an estate sale that runs from Friday through Sunday. Here's a link to information about that sale: http://dicktaberestatesales.com/index.php?id=1 . It includes contact information.
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: CoogarXR on July 10, 2014, 09:27:05 AM
Post by: CoogarXR on July 10, 2014, 09:27:05 AM
OMG I want that model on the dashboard!
Nice cougar overall. I would think if it were mine I would ask $1900-2500 for it. What do the rest of you guys think?
Nice cougar overall. I would think if it were mine I would ask $1900-2500 for it. What do the rest of you guys think?
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: Lodemia on July 10, 2014, 10:13:15 AM
Post by: Lodemia on July 10, 2014, 10:13:15 AM
CougarXR, we were thinking alike. I thought that $2k purchase price was reasonable.
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: bodyman on July 10, 2014, 10:54:52 AM
Post by: bodyman on July 10, 2014, 10:54:52 AM
Kate,
Any idea what day the car will sell? Morning or afternoon?
Any idea what day the car will sell? Morning or afternoon?
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: Kate on July 10, 2014, 04:46:10 PM
Post by: Kate on July 10, 2014, 04:46:10 PM
It is part of the estate sale which starts on Friday at 9:00. If you'd have an interest in additional details it would be best to reach out to Dick Taber. His contact information and additional details re the sale can be found at: http://www.dicktaberestatesales.com/ .
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: Cougars 2 go on July 10, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Post by: Cougars 2 go on July 10, 2014, 05:23:03 PM
Put that model on ebay.
Title: 1983 Cougar for Sale
Post by: bodyman on July 11, 2014, 04:03:24 PM
Post by: bodyman on July 11, 2014, 04:03:24 PM
Called the Taber estate sales today. They said the car was $4000.00 obo. I was under the assumption this was an auction type sale, but they must be taking offers until the 13th unless it goes for the $4000 first.