89 Celica Alltrac Value?

What do you value an 89 Alltrac that has been sitting for 5 years, but is in great shape body wise, no rust, good paint, good interior. Engine has good compression, but need some wiring issues addressed. I knew this car five years ago and it was pristine. Since it has grown an inch of fuzz, and the interior leaked a little in the trunk. Just curious if $1500 seems fair? I know you can't see it, but just curious. Thanks

 

Car does not run right now, but has great compression and turns over. I can post a couple of pics of it 5 years ago. Unfortunately I won't have pics of it for another week or so as I'm out of town right now. I have known of the car for six years, but the owner wasn't ready to sell it. I spoke with the shop who has it now and they said it is nasty from sitting. Unfortunately this was an awesome car that got parked due to the wiring issue and is rotting away. It's in the south, so there is no rust. I'm sure it is saveable though.

 

I might just pick it up, wash it, clean interior, and garage it until I have more time. I'm sure it can only go up in value. I just don't want to dump $4k into getting it on the road, when I can buy one roadworthy for that price. Realistically it will probably take $2k to get it on the road, and hopefully it will clean up ok.

 

haha thanks for the input. I will probably have hands on it in the next two weeks. I'll get some before (as it sits) pictures, and some after the pressure washing takes place.

 

I'm thinking for a wire harness (if I can even find one), tires, going through all the brake system, engine seals, etc. I would rather shoot high on the $2k side, but I guess you are correct it's not really going to cost that much. I'm located north of Atlanta, Ga.

 

Not sure exactly. I think the mechanic who has it now said it needed an ignitor or something. I won't know more until I have my paws on it. Should be sometime next week.

 

Awesome, thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

 

Still new to the forum and learning to navigate. Can you link me to that thread? Thanks

 

Think I found it, my learning curve is fast! http://www.st162.net/forum/showthre...quot-Edited&p=67498&highlight=spark#post67498

 

Just read his thread....yeah maybe that is what caused it to be parked.... I know they were searching wiring and no spark. Sounds like I have some homework to do when I pick this baby up.

 

Not yet. Been trying to buy it for 6 years, went to Canada last week (where I am now) and got a message back from the guy saying he's ready to sell. I'm going to make the 1200 mile drive to pick it up in the next few days. I'll keep everyone posted. I have other stuff to take care of, so the drive isn't completely for the car, but it is a major part of why I am going.