Help me out with what its worth
04-26-2016, 05:27 PM
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Having read all the above and see the right and wrong, my number is $47-$50. 
Dennis
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04-26-2016, 07:34 PM
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I appreciate the input, and I have looking high and low as well ( checking ebay-carsonline.com-racing junk-craigslist) at least twice a day. One poster stated "good cars go quick" and believe me...They do. In my searching One example (not a corvette, but a 70 Chevelle SS 396 three owner documented full history numbers matching build sheet warranty plate very presentable very clean showed well in photos for $27K) spoke with the somewhat local seller, sent me a video of the car, and sounded like a good driver quality car. It sold the next day.
Maybe its just the chicago area right now...but the majority of cars for sale seem to be on the higher side. Searching thru the above mentioned classified, There are a few cars that sound great on paper, but are a total disappointment. Unfortunately due to my schedule I can't run off for a ten hour drive, only to be disappointed by a seller that has embellished the condition of the car for sale (case in point, 65 coupe with great photos, was excited to see the car, and turns out the photos posted were from when the current owner purchased it four years prior....A LOT happend to that car within four years )
Lets face it, 50K is a lot of money any way you look at it. I am just trying to find a nice weekend cruiser. In the past I have built what my friends call garage ornaments....A driver quality car that I would SWEAR to my friends and wife I will just drive and have fun with. Next thing I know the car is partially disassembled a week later, and within a year, I would have a well put together, every nut and bolt detailed trailer queen that I didnt want to drive due to the amount of time-sweat equity-money involved.
Thank you for all the replies!
Maybe its just the chicago area right now...but the majority of cars for sale seem to be on the higher side. Searching thru the above mentioned classified, There are a few cars that sound great on paper, but are a total disappointment. Unfortunately due to my schedule I can't run off for a ten hour drive, only to be disappointed by a seller that has embellished the condition of the car for sale (case in point, 65 coupe with great photos, was excited to see the car, and turns out the photos posted were from when the current owner purchased it four years prior....A LOT happend to that car within four years )
Lets face it, 50K is a lot of money any way you look at it. I am just trying to find a nice weekend cruiser. In the past I have built what my friends call garage ornaments....A driver quality car that I would SWEAR to my friends and wife I will just drive and have fun with. Next thing I know the car is partially disassembled a week later, and within a year, I would have a well put together, every nut and bolt detailed trailer queen that I didnt want to drive due to the amount of time-sweat equity-money involved.
Thank you for all the replies!
04-26-2016, 08:48 PM
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If you really want a driver, always resist the temptation to make it anything else, you will be happier that way, good luck!
04-29-2016, 06:02 PM
#24
Seller just raised his price by $2,000...His logic was "what everything else is selling for"
Sure, there is a LOT for sale, but not a lot of buyers.
Not interested in that corvette Anymore and will keep looking
Thanks!
Sure, there is a LOT for sale, but not a lot of buyers.
Not interested in that corvette Anymore and will keep looking
Thanks!
04-30-2016, 08:25 AM
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https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...555808784.html
No affiliation, but it's not too far from me if it sounds interesting.
Todd
No affiliation, but it's not too far from me if it sounds interesting.
Todd
04-30-2016, 09:29 AM
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Burning Brakes
04-30-2016, 10:04 AM
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St. Jude Donor '05
Askhim how many of them have cash in hand thats what its wort
If you really like it and can get him down a bit why not.
Buying a nice frame off is the way to go the hard stuffs done!
If you really like it and can get him down a bit why not.
Buying a nice frame off is the way to go the hard stuffs done!
05-01-2016, 10:23 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
Whats it worth /
Hi everyone...Owned several C1-C2's back in the day, and due to life and its circumstances have been Vette-less for the past few years. Yes, I miss the hobby and addiction!
Luckily I am in a position to possibly purchase a semi restored C2. The car is not top flight, but a frame off restored, clean, numbers matching roadster.
My question is with an exterior and interior color change, how much does it affect the overall value? The car was originally blue exterior/black interior and it is now red on red.
I am not going to disclose the asking price, but the car seems to be on the high end of the spectrum price wise. I have been looking for about 6 months now, and have looked at a few cars, but nothing that really grabbed my attention. The above mentioned roadster has, but with the market being what it is, and spending a high dollar, one needs to be cautious.
Part of me wants to throw caution to the wind and pull the trigger, but at the same time I also want to get the most for my money, and if god forbid something happens to where I had to sell the car, I dont want to take it in the shorts due to different body color-interior.
Years ago when the cars seemed more affordable, this would not have mattered, but now spending over $50k....I am just thinking ahead long term.
I already know, some will say it doesnt matter, some will say of course it matters....But my priority is to have another C2 in the garage soon!
Thanks in advance!
Luckily I am in a position to possibly purchase a semi restored C2. The car is not top flight, but a frame off restored, clean, numbers matching roadster.
My question is with an exterior and interior color change, how much does it affect the overall value? The car was originally blue exterior/black interior and it is now red on red.
I am not going to disclose the asking price, but the car seems to be on the high end of the spectrum price wise. I have been looking for about 6 months now, and have looked at a few cars, but nothing that really grabbed my attention. The above mentioned roadster has, but with the market being what it is, and spending a high dollar, one needs to be cautious.
Part of me wants to throw caution to the wind and pull the trigger, but at the same time I also want to get the most for my money, and if god forbid something happens to where I had to sell the car, I dont want to take it in the shorts due to different body color-interior.
Years ago when the cars seemed more affordable, this would not have mattered, but now spending over $50k....I am just thinking ahead long term.
I already know, some will say it doesnt matter, some will say of course it matters....But my priority is to have another C2 in the garage soon!
Thanks in advance!
05-02-2016, 12:26 PM
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You would be surprised at the attitude changes by sellers when someone actually shows up at their house with an empty trailer and money in their pocket.
05-02-2016, 01:58 PM
#31
Burning Brakes
I appreciate the input, and I have looking high and low as well ( checking ebay-carsonline.com-racing junk-craigslist) at least twice a day. One poster stated "good cars go quick" and believe me...They do. In my searching One example (not a corvette, but a 70 Chevelle SS 396 three owner documented full history numbers matching build sheet warranty plate very presentable very clean showed well in photos for $27K) spoke with the somewhat local seller, sent me a video of the car, and sounded like a good driver quality car. It sold the next day.
Maybe its just the chicago area right now...but the majority of cars for sale seem to be on the higher side. Searching thru the above mentioned classified, There are a few cars that sound great on paper, but are a total disappointment. Unfortunately due to my schedule I can't run off for a ten hour drive, only to be disappointed by a seller that has embellished the condition of the car for sale (case in point, 65 coupe with great photos, was excited to see the car, and turns out the photos posted were from when the current owner purchased it four years prior....A LOT happend to that car within four years )
Lets face it, 50K is a lot of money any way you look at it. I am just trying to find a nice weekend cruiser. In the past I have built what my friends call garage ornaments....A driver quality car that I would SWEAR to my friends and wife I will just drive and have fun with. Next thing I know the car is partially disassembled a week later, and within a year, I would have a well put together, every nut and bolt detailed trailer queen that I didnt want to drive due to the amount of time-sweat equity-money involved.
Thank you for all the replies!
Maybe its just the chicago area right now...but the majority of cars for sale seem to be on the higher side. Searching thru the above mentioned classified, There are a few cars that sound great on paper, but are a total disappointment. Unfortunately due to my schedule I can't run off for a ten hour drive, only to be disappointed by a seller that has embellished the condition of the car for sale (case in point, 65 coupe with great photos, was excited to see the car, and turns out the photos posted were from when the current owner purchased it four years prior....A LOT happend to that car within four years )
Lets face it, 50K is a lot of money any way you look at it. I am just trying to find a nice weekend cruiser. In the past I have built what my friends call garage ornaments....A driver quality car that I would SWEAR to my friends and wife I will just drive and have fun with. Next thing I know the car is partially disassembled a week later, and within a year, I would have a well put together, every nut and bolt detailed trailer queen that I didnt want to drive due to the amount of time-sweat equity-money involved.
Thank you for all the replies!
05-02-2016, 02:13 PM
#32
Drifting
05-04-2016, 11:12 PM
#33
I have pretty much given up on the one listed on craigslist
Went and looked at this today
https://www.carsforsale.com/used-car.../details/97220
Thought it was priced a little high for a 64 300hp, but it was local so I went for a peek.
When I got there...the car was covered in dust and cobwebs. With an initial walk around the body had stress cracks in fiberglass, chips and scratches all over, dull and pitted brightwork, and a puddle of oil under the engine. The doors sagged, the hood did not fit right, and the fiberglass around the headlight door inserts looked wavy. Aftermarket KO wheels, pitted bumpers, and a dead battery to boot.
After an initial walk around I had seen enough. No distributor shield, incorrect air cleaner/water pump/fan....I didnt bother to check the frame/birdcage/or want to hear it run.
Am I being out of line? $54,900???? Very far from fair in my opinion. It seems like C2's are going up 5k a week. I am facing the facts that I might be priced out of the market for one.
I will continue to look and thank you for all of your opinions and assistance.
Went and looked at this today
https://www.carsforsale.com/used-car.../details/97220
Thought it was priced a little high for a 64 300hp, but it was local so I went for a peek.
When I got there...the car was covered in dust and cobwebs. With an initial walk around the body had stress cracks in fiberglass, chips and scratches all over, dull and pitted brightwork, and a puddle of oil under the engine. The doors sagged, the hood did not fit right, and the fiberglass around the headlight door inserts looked wavy. Aftermarket KO wheels, pitted bumpers, and a dead battery to boot.
After an initial walk around I had seen enough. No distributor shield, incorrect air cleaner/water pump/fan....I didnt bother to check the frame/birdcage/or want to hear it run.
Am I being out of line? $54,900???? Very far from fair in my opinion. It seems like C2's are going up 5k a week. I am facing the facts that I might be priced out of the market for one.
I will continue to look and thank you for all of your opinions and assistance.
05-05-2016, 03:22 AM
#34
Racer
IMO, if you want to turn the key and drive it, you'll spend at least $60k. If you want to spend $65k+ and three years of frustration, then buy one of those turd boxes I see at $35k.
I've never enjoyed that process, but some do. Summer is upon us, buy a good/done car, and have a one car parade on Memorial Day.
Most of us are middle age plus. Some of us learned the hard way that obsessing over long term planning is fool's work. Enjoy the day.
I've never enjoyed that process, but some do. Summer is upon us, buy a good/done car, and have a one car parade on Memorial Day.
Most of us are middle age plus. Some of us learned the hard way that obsessing over long term planning is fool's work. Enjoy the day.
Last edited by 64luke; 05-05-2016 at 03:30 AM.
05-05-2016, 07:46 AM
#35
Burning Brakes
Enjoy the driving season
I have been there too. Working on the car while everyone else is driving around in the nice weather. Done that. I spent a little extra this time and bought a car that I got in and drove 6K trouble free miles last summer. Plan to do it again this summer if I do not sell it. I win either way. Once we are settled in Fl. I am sure I will have one to work on, and have fun with. It is in the blood. 
05-05-2016, 07:50 AM
#36
Team Owner
Wow - that thing is way up there price-wise. A few Florida NCRS regionals back a fella had a red/black '64, fuelie, convertible in the car corral he wanted $58K for. You could eat off the motor and it presented as new. C2s seem to be floating upwards, C1s are going the other way...
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; 05-05-2016 at 07:50 AM.
05-05-2016, 08:13 AM
#37
Safety Car
I am not speaking for the rest, but for myself...
I have $50K + $2K for shipping. That is all I got. I am not trying to get one on the cheap. The problem is, I am a puppy trying to run with the big dogs. Maybe I shouldn't be but it is what it is.
If I had a little more to put in, I would, but at 48 with 2 kids and a wife... that is all I can do without affecting "family" money.... which the wife says is a no-no (and she is right... these are toys after all). If it was a daily driver c5-c7... maybe but that is not my passion so, I'll wait till the right car finds me or... I'll take up stamp collecting instead.
I am not asking for a Top flight car for a nickle... But when the Corvette brotherhood laments that there are no younger guys coming on board, this is one of the reasons.
Not crying, just saying.
I have $50K + $2K for shipping. That is all I got. I am not trying to get one on the cheap. The problem is, I am a puppy trying to run with the big dogs. Maybe I shouldn't be but it is what it is.
If I had a little more to put in, I would, but at 48 with 2 kids and a wife... that is all I can do without affecting "family" money.... which the wife says is a no-no (and she is right... these are toys after all). If it was a daily driver c5-c7... maybe but that is not my passion so, I'll wait till the right car finds me or... I'll take up stamp collecting instead.
I am not asking for a Top flight car for a nickle... But when the Corvette brotherhood laments that there are no younger guys coming on board, this is one of the reasons.
Not crying, just saying.
Last edited by Revfan; 05-05-2016 at 08:15 AM.
05-05-2016, 08:48 AM
#38
Melting Slicks
I am not speaking for the rest, but for myself...
I have $50K + $2K for shipping. That is all I got. I am not trying to get one on the cheap. The problem is, I am a puppy trying to run with the big dogs. Maybe I shouldn't be but it is what it is.
If I had a little more to put in, I would, but at 48 with 2 kids and a wife... that is all I can do without affecting "family" money.... which the wife says is a no-no (and she is right... these are toys after all). If it was a daily driver c5-c7... maybe but that is not my passion so, I'll wait till the right car finds me or... I'll take up stamp collecting instead.
I am not asking for a Top flight car for a nickle... But when the Corvette brotherhood laments that there are no younger guys coming on board, this is one of the reasons.
Not crying, just saying.
I have $50K + $2K for shipping. That is all I got. I am not trying to get one on the cheap. The problem is, I am a puppy trying to run with the big dogs. Maybe I shouldn't be but it is what it is.
If I had a little more to put in, I would, but at 48 with 2 kids and a wife... that is all I can do without affecting "family" money.... which the wife says is a no-no (and she is right... these are toys after all). If it was a daily driver c5-c7... maybe but that is not my passion so, I'll wait till the right car finds me or... I'll take up stamp collecting instead.
I am not asking for a Top flight car for a nickle... But when the Corvette brotherhood laments that there are no younger guys coming on board, this is one of the reasons.
Not crying, just saying.
05-05-2016, 03:00 PM
#39
Burning Brakes
c2 s
Right now it seems like every 64/65 roadster is 40-50k on the low end of the spectrum reguardless of condition. I have seen basket case rollers for 30k, and modest drivers priced at 50k. Believe me. I have been looking for awhile and was in sticker shock for awhile compaired what they were priced at 5 years ago.
Honestly getting tired of reading the following in classifieds
Testing waters/dont need to sell/investment quality/these cars increase in value 5-10% a year/ etc
Just seeking a nice c2 roadster again and dont want to get my *** chapped on the price! lol
Honestly getting tired of reading the following in classifieds
Testing waters/dont need to sell/investment quality/these cars increase in value 5-10% a year/ etc
Just seeking a nice c2 roadster again and dont want to get my *** chapped on the price! lol
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