71roadster

link to web page...

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/71roadster/

what it doesnt say is 10 foot paint job and top works but needs new vinyl.

Haven't followed the forum or market for years, so want to get an idea of reasonable asking price. I have $30k into it.


Chris

Thanks for responses. Will work on more pics and description this weekend. One last question...whats the best venue for selling it? I'm located in San Francisco east bay.

CQRT

didn't see a price in all that ?

vettebuyer6369

Sounds like the OP is looking for ideas on price... must have an asking price to list in For Sale.

So, I am going to add "whats it worth?" to the title and move this thread to the General Discussion area. When you determine an asking price and you are ready to sell, start a new thread in For Sale.

Revi

Even though you have a ton of money in this car, I think all of the mods detract from the value of the car. Needing paint and a new top, maybe $15k-$18k. If you can get more, good luck, wish you the best.

With my personal like for originality, I would pass at just about any price.

harmonyp

I think you'll find someone who loves your mods, but needing paint will hurt you. I think you're in the over 20K park, but not that much over because of the paint.

Goin70

I'm not in the "purist" club, so I love your car. I'd put it in the Corvette Restomod category, but just not done all the way with a new chassis, LS engine, etc. As you've pointed out, the biggest drawback is going to be the paint.

Remember, the "Restomod" segment of the market is growing. The younger guys want a classic look with all the new bells and whistles, plus power! Original restoration is fine for some, but there's a whole lot of guys like me who really don't care about all that NCRS stuff.

I'd say you could price it very near what you have in it. Maybe $25K-$30K. The new owner would have a beautiful car, after investing in a new paint job!

harmonyp

Or you might find someone who'd do a reasonably quality paint job for $5k, and you could ask $30K+ all day. Goin70 is correct, restomods are REALLY taking off! Also, have you had it dyno'd? Get that HP and torque published.

70ZZ3 96LT4

I will guess that you have not driven your Corvette a lot, reason I say that is with all you have done to your car, most of ownership time would of been spent on all the changes/replacements you have done. The next owner has nothing to do but drive and enjoy the Corvette.

Sunstroked

Totally disagree with Revi as well. The NCRS market is a small segment of the corvette market. Unless it was an original big block or LT-1, most car guys really don't care how original it it. The mods you have done are tasteful, expensive and have only improved the car. I think the cars value is mid 20's plus.

vettebuyer6369

The NCRS (I'm guessing thats code for "originality?") market is a "small segment of the Corvette market?"

LS4 PILOT

Classic chrome bumper convertible ...start at 15K ......wholesale the 15 grand worth of improvement .

I say it will bring something around 20K ...give or take 3K ....depending on how fast you want to sell. You can start at 25K ...but I feeling that's about the upper limit. Just my 2 cents ...do as you wish.....I hope you get 50 grand

Newbee like red corvettes...everybody has to go though that phase....of corvette hood.

Given what you've done it will probably go to a 20 something buyer .

I think cars should stay their original color or close .

So ...no hurt feelings .....I love ya...but the wheels got the clown look going on ...too big for a C3

I think it's a GREAT car to buy and enjoy . For someone that just wants the styling , but cares little about history or Zora or any of that

Good luck ....

Sunstroked

Yes sir. You know exactly what I'm referring to. It's not being sarcastic, nor a slam. There are those who feel any corvette that is not original is wrong. That's fine with me, but not exactly how a vast number of gear heads feel.

Robert Thomas

I'm no expert on Corvette values but yours is really nice.

AirBusPilot

I paid $32k for my 71'convert resto-mod, and I was in a close race with at least two other buyers to be the first to show up with the money.

Our cars are similar, but mine also has perfect paint, big cube DART SBC, full Van Steel suspension w/coil overs, complete Wilwood brakes, Borgenson steering, etc. However, mine is also an LT-1 car (original engine in a storage container).

Btw, the comment about 17" wheels making the car look like a clown car is just dumb. That's probably the perfect size. Something else, Zora would approve.

Goin70

AirBusPilot is absolutely right about your wheels! I love the way they look on your car and the size is great. I'm putting 18" wheels on my 1970 Convertible Restomod and they look great!

Don't be afraid to price it at the top of the range --- $28-$30K. There's a ton of young guys out there who want a car like yours. And for another $7K, they can have perfect paint. For someone who can't build the car themselves, they'd pay a shop way more than $37K to duplicate that car again.

SteveCurry

Nice car! The way you've modified the car is right up my alley. My coupe will be very similar when I have it finished. Not sure I'd call it a restomod, but it's definitely a nice hot rod.

I also think 17" and 18" wheels look perfect on a C3.

Zoomin

Neat looking car! Twenty easy.

LS3FORME

hot rodded vintage 911 are selling for hugh dollars if done tastefully and with good quality parts.

I would not short sale this car with the detail of your work and the components- this car would do well at a lot of the auctions. The upgrades make that a prime daily driver for someone who want the 70 style with performance to match. I would not sell the car for less than 30K, you will be kicking yourself in 5-7 years, as the number of units out there get scooped up.

mrvette

Been on this forum since '99 near the founding, and have posted many times about the history of old cars through the years and my observations on resto vs mods.....and as year pass by, the resto's die out in market value because the museums are full and there is no one alive that cares a wit damn about OEM anymore.....but as a HOTROD?? it's like a STEEL body mid 30's Ford rumble seat convertible....as a resto, who wants it....as a hotrod....get off your wallet.... same thing happening to our old Vettes as years go by....