1963 Olds Jetfire

[Nevadarick]

I just noticed that a 1963 Olds Jetfire crossed the block at Mecum in Indy. Buyer paid $50k for the car plus a 10% commission for a total of $55k.

What does anyone think of the quality of the car and its hammered price?

I have one and am just trying to get a feeling of current value.

Rick

[Lee Stewart]

IMO - it's a really nice car:

https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0517-28...obile-jetfire/

Sold right in the middle of Mecum's estimate: $40,000 to $60,000

[olredalert]

----Loved that Jetfire! Quality was terrific on what I was told was an older resto. The 4-speeds are extremely rare, and I would think maybe $10,000 stronger than an automatic equal......Bill S

[69SSZL1]

That Mecum car was a modified car with 15" 5 lug and disc brake conversion, bidders probably did not know that since not a lot of people know about these cars.
In 1963: 4406 automatics, 1391 4 speeds, 45 3 speeds.
People are dragging these out of swamps now but the critical turbo components to rebuild the turbos has run out, so unless you already have a restored turbo on hand, you are not going to be able to restore a Jetfire.
Rick, your Jetfire is one of the best (I should know!). Try it at auction, it should do well.

[Nevadarick]

Yeah, my car is pretty damn perfect and well documented and nicely restored. I'm still enjoying it and simply would like to know what I should insure it for?!

FYI: My car is a consistent winner at most local car shows. People are most impressed with the engine and provenance!

Rick

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by 69SSZL1

That Mecum car was a modified car with 15" 5 lug and disc brake conversion, bidders probably did not know that since not a lot of people know about these cars.
In 1963: 4406 automatics, 1391 4 speeds, 45 3 speeds.
People are dragging these out of swamps now but the critical turbo components to rebuild the turbos has run out, so unless you already have a restored turbo on hand, you are not going to be able to restore a Jetfire.
Rick, your Jetfire is one of the best (I should know!). Try it at auction, it should do well.

----The Mecum Jetfire may have had a disc-brake addition, but there was a 15 wheel inch option on 63 Cutlasses. I know as a buddy ordered his 4-speed convert new with 15s......Bill S