What a wm 300 1968 worth

[Storm2010]

Could anyone give me an idea what a WM 300, 1968 with 11,000 miles and garaged all its life is worth? What would you pay for it?

[Gordon Maney]

Could anyone give me an idea what a WM 300, 1968 with 11,000 miles and garaged all its life is worth? What would you pay for it?

The market is hard enough to descibe, but I would say your description is far too incomplete to made a judgment. Effectively, we cannot see the truck in person. Too many details missing.

[Kevin Mienke]

Expanding on what Gordon said, it’s possible that you have come across a lightly used, well maintained, late production Power Wagon. If this is the case, you have found a gem and such a truck could easily fetch a five-figure sum, even in today’s buyer friendly market.

From your limited description, we could make the assumption that you are talking about an unmolested, well-maintained truck, but it would only be an assumption.

The condition of the truck can only be determined by a visual inspection of the truck. The low mileage means little and “garaged its whole life” sounds like a vague classified ad. One can’t determine much from that statement.

Have you visually inspected the truck?

If you have seen the truck in person and have determined that it is solid and well-maintained, then offer what you can afford to pay. A five-digit figure is not out of line. 1968 is a desirable production year and solid original Power Wagons are getting hard to come by.

However, if you have not seen the truck in person, I would caution you not to put too much emphasis on the low miles. Low mileage on a PW is not so rare. It’s possible, even probable, that the 11,000 miles were spent snaking logs out of a forest or plowing wet snow, or doing labor intensive work on a farm or ranch. This is a common finding with low mileage PW’s. A visual inspection of the truck is the only way to tell.

You have to look at Power Wagons in a different light than other classic vehicles because they were (and still are) used much differently than other classic vehicles. Look at the frame, look at the sheet metal, and test all of the mechanicals with the knowledge that these trucks were (and still are) heavily labored.

[Storm2010]

value of a PW

thanks very much for your reply, I appreciate it and it was very helpful.

[Kevin Mienke]

You're welcome. Let us know if you get it.

[Storm2010]

Power wagon

Based on your reply, I don't have much of a chance, slim to none. But I will let you guys know next week.

[Gordon Maney]

Based on your reply, I don't have much of a chance, slim to none. But I will let you guys know next week.

Just curious, what do you mean by that? The owner wants a big number?

[Kevin Mienke]

Based on your reply, I don't have much of a chance, slim to none. But I will let you guys know next week.

Don't let my comments discourage you. The market is odd, to say the least, and there are some good trucks that can be bought at prices far less than one might guess.

10-20 thousand is not uncommon for a solid truck, but, at any given time, the Power Wagon Advertiser could have several trucks advertised for much less.

If you are just starting to look for a Power Wagon, I would suggest that you bide your time and do some research. The PWA magazine is a great place to start.

If you are patient, you will undoubtedly find the right truck at the right price. The fun is in the hunt.

[Gordon Maney]

Also send me an ad to run in the magazine, indicating you want a truck.

http://www.powerwagonadvertiser.com/placead.html

The ad will reach quite a few people not on the web, too. Your ad must include your area code and phone number, for those not on the web, and the ad is free, up to 100 words.

Also post in the trucks for sale and wanted forum here that you want a truck.