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I have a 1917 Model T touring that I've recently acquired due to a death in the family. It is currently not running. The condition is: a pretty straight complete steel body (a few minor dings), engine looks complete (just lacking radiator hoses, fan belt, carb linkage). Engine may have been rebuilt prior to my receipt, but don't know for sure. Engine turns over. Good upholstery front and rear seats. Top is intact (no tears) but lacking underside material. Wheels have wooden spokes that are in good condition and tires hold air. Headlights are not for a 1917 but have 1913? written on them. Has windshield frame but no glass. Dash is not installed but have components for it. Also have about 4 additional carbs, jacks, dashboard, brake and carb linkages plus other misc. parts that I'm not familiar with.
I may be able to provide a pic or two but very difficult to get decent pics in my shop!

Question is: can anyone tell me what value I should place on this vehicle if I decide to sell it? Thank you, in advance, for your support with this.

Photos would help. If you took the time to get it running it would also add to it's value.

I would add a location so people can think about shipping costs.

Looks like Donald is in Missouri.

I would say 3-5K. Horizontal pictures seem to upload better if you want to try.

Did you get a title or some type of paperwork with it? You may have inherited it but the next owner will need a title or some type of transfer information. No title usually means 500.00 less in value for some buyers.

I have a bill of sale only.

I'm located in southern Missouri. Will try and add pics. Thanks for all the responses!

Getting a title for an antique car can be a real pain but not always. A bill of sale is a starting place to get one. At least you have that. Most old car buyers will understand that but it can be a sticking point for some.

Check with the motor vechicle department of your state as to registration rules. Also find out how long registration records are kept. Where did the car come from? W as it registered at one time?
In Minnesota one can post a bond when retitling a auto.

Donald, I bought my '26 Runabout in Marshfield without a title. Depending on who I talked to in the MO state DMV and state patrol, I got widely-varying recommendations. The one that kept surfacing was to request a title in the district court with whatever documentation you have. The court has the right to grant you legal ownership. I decided not to do that. I took the car out of state and got a Nebraska title, which took about 3 months and was painful.

No one will make it easy for you to get a title but it is doable.

Michigan requires a bill of sale, appraisal, and sometimes a bond if the value of the car is high enough. Rural DMV offices are a lot easier to work with than those in the big cities. Visit your Secretary of State website and see what they require for obtaining a title for a vehicle that doesn't have one.