Oliver 70 value

[T-Nason]

Hey yall, looking for a Oliver 70. Great grandpa used one back in the day and sadly it was pushed into the woods in the 60s and is beyond repair. I found one for sale. A guy is selling a 60 for $1,800 thats restored and asked me to give him an offer on a restored 70. Whats a good price line to give him? It has 70% rubber and all the sheet metal.

 

[Gambles]

Value of the 70 depends on your location. Still, antique tractors are not worth what they were 10 years ago, although the Oliver 70 seller (who may have put a few grand into the tractor restoration) would like you to believe that it's very valuable. In my distorted mind, the Oliver 70 is one of my favorites. I've seen John Deere purists marvel at how smooth a 70 can sound. Most people like the smooth lines of it, yet it just doesn't bring much when it comes up for sale. Here is the irony of the Oliver 70: Internal engine parts for the Continental engine are scarce and you could put several grand into an engine overhaul, but would have a hard time getting $1,000 for it. It's as simple as that.
BTW, here's the one I bought on an auction a couple of years ago. I paid $750 for it and I drove it 10 miles to get it home. Good luck with your purchase.

 

[Traditional Farmer]

As said not much $$$$ value,sort of like the WC Allis Chalmers good old tractors but thousands built with no hydraulics so very limited practical use.Just something to sit around to look at so its all in how much that is worth to you.

 

[rrlund]

I sold one for $1000 a year ago, but I found that one guy at the end of the rainbow.

 

[NY 986]

Lots of them built and little collector interest. Most likely the value of the rear tires plus a few hundred dollars sad to say. Pictures would give us a better idea as to an opinion on price.

 

[rrlund]

One thing did cross my mind and will effect the value a little. What year is it? If it's the early unstyled 35-36-37 like the one in the picture vs the streamlined later version, it's worth a little more. Also, 4 speed or 6? The 4 speed streamlined would probably be the least valuable.

 

[Olliejunkie]

Also wide front would be more valuable at least to me. Alot of people consider restored as slopping some paint on others consider restored a complete tear down and rebuild. Either way a 70 is basically a hobby tractor.

 

[scootergmc]

Like has been said, it depends where you're located. I wouldn't pay more than $1000 for a restored 70, and I'd probably have to be in complete love with it, and it'd probably have to come with a parade wagon or something to make it useful.

 

[T-Nason]

Well I offered the guy $2,000 and he turned it down. Said it was worth $3,500 as he paid $3,000 for it. I kinda laughed a little. Anyone near northwest Ohio have a good 70 for sale?

 

[Gambles]

If he's firm on that price, he will keep it for a very long time. Are you a Facebook member? If so, join the Oliver group and make a Facebook post saying you are wanting an Oliver 70 and tell them what state you are in. You'll get a decent runner for well under $1,500.