What to do with my daughter's 1963 Scout 80

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sethnich

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I'm not sure what to do with my daughter's 1963 Scout 80. She was an Army Soldier who passed away at an early age. I do not have the ability to keep it and care for it the way it should be. It is only driven a few hundred miles per year. It was lovingly restored by her grandfather who did his very best to just disassemble, clean, paint and reassemble every part about 7 years ago. It's such a shame that it doesn't get driven anymore. It should be enjoyed by someone who will appreciate it but I don't know it's proper value or how to best find a new home. Do you have any suggestions on how to most accurately determine its value? Or do you know what the best platform would be to advertise it to the right Scout enthusiast?
 
I'm not sure what to do with my daughter's 1963 Scout 80. She was an Army Soldier who passed away at an early age. I do not have the ability to keep it and care for it the way it should be. It is only driven a few hundred miles per year. It was lovingly restored by her grandfather who did his very best to just disassemble, clean, paint and reassemble every part about 7 years ago. It's such a shame that it doesn't get driven anymore. It should be enjoyed by someone who will appreciate it but I don't know it's proper value or how to best find a new home. Do you have any suggestions on how to most accurately determine its value? Or do you know what the best platform would be to advertise it to the right Scout enthusiast?
I’d speak with @Jamie@ScoutMotors first and see if they have interest or someone at SM as they would honor it better than most others. That said you should post photos as I’m sure there are many that would potentially be interested in buying it and giving it a great home!
 
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I'm not sure what to do with my daughter's 1963 Scout 80. She was an Army Soldier who passed away at an early age. I do not have the ability to keep it and care for it the way it should be. It is only driven a few hundred miles per year. It was lovingly restored by her grandfather who did his very best to just disassemble, clean, paint and reassemble every part about 7 years ago. It's such a shame that it doesn't get driven anymore. It should be enjoyed by someone who will appreciate it but I don't know it's proper value or how to best find a new home. Do you have any suggestions on how to most accurately determine its value? Or do you know what the best platform would be to advertise it to the right Scout enthusiast?
And BTW-welcome to the forum!
 
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I'm not sure what to do with my daughter's 1963 Scout 80. She was an Army Soldier who passed away at an early age. I do not have the ability to keep it and care for it the way it should be. It is only driven a few hundred miles per year. It was lovingly restored by her grandfather who did his very best to just disassemble, clean, paint and reassemble every part about 7 years ago. It's such a shame that it doesn't get driven anymore. It should be enjoyed by someone who will appreciate it but I don't know it's proper value or how to best find a new home. Do you have any suggestions on how to most accurately determine its value? Or do you know what the best platform would be to advertise it to the right Scout enthusiast?
Welcome to the forum and I am so sorry for your loss.
 
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