What is a 1958 Corvette Worth?
02-20-2017, 08:45 AM
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Man, that is one beautiful car!
I started this thread several years ago when my Dad died and my sister was going to sell the '58 Vette he bought new off the showroom. (She had it promised to her before I learned how to talk!) This was during hard economic times. Members of the forum seemed to be throwing out 25-37,500 and I had it appraised by our local authority. He said about 11-12,000, but he knew the appraisal was for my benefit.
Not wanting to live with shorting my sister, I paid 35,000. This may have been too much, but it was worth it to me. I do not know what has gone on with the cars since. Many people have said my car is great because it is genuine, but not so refined that it can't be driven just for fun.
I would love to have it in the shape of your Dad's car, but I guess it would take 30-35,000 to get it there.
I hope you get some responses, It would be great to know what a finished restoration like yours would bring.
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Not wanting to live with shorting my sister, I paid 35,000. This may have been too much, but it was worth it to me. I do not know what has gone on with the cars since. Many people have said my car is great because it is genuine, but not so refined that it can't be driven just for fun.
I would love to have it in the shape of your Dad's car, but I guess it would take 30-35,000 to get it there.
I hope you get some responses, It would be great to know what a finished restoration like yours would bring.
whh333
02-20-2017, 11:35 AM
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Looks like the bid goes on at 60k. I think that was a fair offer but there was a commission also. What's the seller asking?
02-20-2017, 12:13 PM
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Hope you don't mind me bringing up an old dead thread, but I'm trying to help out my dad in valuing a 1958 Vette and I happened to come across this thread. I'm a regular over on the Camaro forums and figured I'd branch out a bit in hopes he might be able to get a good read on this gorgeous Monterrey Red 58' vette. If there's anyone out there who has good knowledge of how to value one of these guys, I'd GREATLY appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Doug
Here's what I can say about it:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Vert
283 CI Auto
VIN: J58S106354
Mild custom frame off restoration completed in 04
Odo reads 1,009 miles since restoration
photo documentation of restoration
casting number 3849852
700R auto trans with overdrive
rebuilt engine, tranny, rear end, front and rear suspension, fuel, brake, and cooling systems
new wiring, restored gauges
some mechanical upgrades
msd ignition
holley carburetor with performance intake
detailed engine compartment
show quality monterrey red metallic base clear coat paint
newer body weather stripping, window felts,
new windshield, weather stripping
nice body with bonding strips intact
re-chromed windshield and door posts, front and back bumpers
polished stainless, newer body emblems
show quality charcoal interior
new dash pad, seat covers, door panels and carpet
factory gauges
Thanks,
Doug
Here's what I can say about it:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette Vert
283 CI Auto
VIN: J58S106354
Mild custom frame off restoration completed in 04
Odo reads 1,009 miles since restoration
photo documentation of restoration
casting number 3849852
700R auto trans with overdrive
rebuilt engine, tranny, rear end, front and rear suspension, fuel, brake, and cooling systems
new wiring, restored gauges
some mechanical upgrades
msd ignition
holley carburetor with performance intake
detailed engine compartment
show quality monterrey red metallic base clear coat paint
newer body weather stripping, window felts,
new windshield, weather stripping
nice body with bonding strips intact
re-chromed windshield and door posts, front and back bumpers
polished stainless, newer body emblems
show quality charcoal interior
new dash pad, seat covers, door panels and carpet
factory gauges
If you determine an asking price and want to sell it here on the forum, have your Dad get an account and then open a For Sale thread in the Cars For Sale area with the asking price. Good luck.
Last edited by vettebuyer6369; 02-20-2017 at 12:17 PM.
