Real world value for a 64 drop top with tonneau cover

[ringkingpin]

Hey guys,

I've been looking at different resources and it seems there is a large disparity in values on these cars. What is a real world range for a number two (1-5 scale, 1 being concourse quality) 64 convertible? It has the rear seat cover, a 4bbl carb tied to the 390 and no wire wheels. The guy is asking MID 30's.

Thanks!

[Harley Eaton]

Of course you are asking readers their opinion. I would say $30,000 is too high for a 1964. My opinion would be $20,000 to $25,000 for a true number two. However, if someone wants to sell it, it should not be that high. I sold a 1963 (true) sports roadster for $27,000 last year. This is, after all, my opinion.

[ringkingpin]

Thank you for the reply Harley.

What rating was your 63 roadster that you sold?

The car I'm looking at appears to be a true 2. It's very, very clean with a restoration that has been done lovingly by an owner who has had the car for a long time. I guess the first part is trying to decide if everyone's definition of a two is the same. For me, a two is nearly perfect, not a trailer queen but nearly perfect.
Here is what NADA is saying:

1964 Ford Thunderbird 2 Door Convertible Prices, Values & Specs - NADAguides



ricing
Original
MSRP Low
Retail Average
Retail High
Retail
$4,953 $14,200 $24,200 $34,100
Options: (add options)
ADD-390/300 HP V8 ENG 15% 15% 15%
ADD-AIR CONDITIONING 10% 10% 10%
TOTAL PRICE $4,953 $17,750 $30,250 $42,625*

[ringkingpin]

I suppose "real world" numbers are numbers for what these cars have recently been selling for at auction or otherwise. Unfortunately, there aren't many comparable examples which have sold over the past three months on ebay so I don't know where else I can compare actually sales pricing.