bringing an old car back from the dead.. alas...

- if it was exposed to moisture, chances are high the pistons have welded themselves to the cylinder walls via rust. This is NOT something you want to throw a new battery in and attempt to start, after sitting so long. You'll tear the rings apart. You pour some ATF into EACH cylinder and let it sit for a while before attempting to slowly turn the engine over by hand.

EVERY rubber bit will be shot. The interior is shot. It needs new paint. It'd be a fun project, but I'd value it currently at $1k max. I MIGHT consider such a car for $500 - but some people think with their wallets . The reason? The engine might need a major rebuild after sitting so long. I would be surprised if it didn't. And the engine, as well as interior and exterior condition, is the only reason value a car so old higher because it has such low miles. The "low mile advantage" is not good on this particular example. It'll need FAR more than an alternator.

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Current:
2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee"
2018 Durango R/T

Previous:
1972 280SE 4.5
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi"
1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k

unless I had a large bank account. Dry rot big time, needs a new interior, new exterior,, etc... I'll keep mine with 250k. At least I can drive it and know what's wrong with it. Cars that have been sitting are a total mystery, even if you know the owners. People tend to forget after 20 years or so.