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12-12-2014, 11:04 PM
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Mecum Auction
I was at the Mecum Auction today in Austin TX and bought the car below, did I do alright? The paint is exceptional interior in good shape. This is my first C3 I have a 2011 C6 grandsport as well.
1974 corvette power steering power brakes AC tilt and telescopingsteering wheel numbers matching L48 Automatic trans Leather seats Rally wheels t-tops correct code 68 dark brown paint with code 146 saddle leather interior two owner car (last owner for 29 years) all of the owern manuals and full paper work for the car.
I paid $12K all in. no fees or taxes $12k out the door.
1974 corvette power steering power brakes AC tilt and telescopingsteering wheel numbers matching L48 Automatic trans Leather seats Rally wheels t-tops correct code 68 dark brown paint with code 146 saddle leather interior two owner car (last owner for 29 years) all of the owern manuals and full paper work for the car.
I paid $12K all in. no fees or taxes $12k out the door.
12-13-2014, 09:36 AM
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That's a great price. I own a '74 in Dark Metallic Brown too and you're going to find that it's a pretty rare color on any C3. In nearly forty years of checking out anything cool on wheels, I've only seen one or two other dark brown C3's. I've had mine for two years and still haven't personally seen another one, yet!
12-13-2014, 10:13 AM
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That is a great looking car. Here it the link to the car on the Mecum site for those that want to see some pics.
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail.cfm...=AU1214-198627
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail.cfm...=AU1214-198627
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12-13-2014, 10:20 AM
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I have mixed feelings about that. I am glad you got such a nice car for that amount of money, but I am sad such a nice car did not bring more.
But congrats on the purchase. It looks like a lot of fun. Glad you are in Texas and don't have to wait to drive it.
But congrats on the purchase. It looks like a lot of fun. Glad you are in Texas and don't have to wait to drive it.
12-13-2014, 12:08 PM
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Sorry I was beat last night after being at the auction all day. Just to clearify things this car went to the bid goes on it did not meet the reserve and the top bid was 14K my thoughts were that the non present seller did not want to transport it home so I made the 12K offer and he took it, I am thankful for the great deal and should have it Tuesday to enjoy. Since this is my first C3 is there anything i should know about it? What is the L48?
12-13-2014, 12:19 PM
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Sorry I was beat last night after being at the auction all day. Just to clearify things this car went to the bid goes on it did not meet the reserve and the top bid was 14K my thoughts were that the non present seller did not want to transport it home so I made the 12K offer and he took it, I am thankful for the great deal and should have it Tuesday to enjoy. Since this is my first C3 is there anything i should know about it? What is the L48?
Enjoy your new Vette
12-13-2014, 12:33 PM
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190 horse, that will be a big change my daily driver is a c6 GS 435 hp, the c-3 will be a week-end good weather driver and a project car to give me something to work on during my spare time.
12-13-2014, 03:24 PM
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Hi rt,
It looks like a nice car. I'll bet you're pretty excited!
From looking at the pictures it appears the interior isn't in all that good of shape….it's a bit worn, but that's something you can deal with as you see fit.
The seats look like the foam bolsters are compressed which has let the covers loosen up, the e-brake console is broken from someone using their elbow there to boost themselves out of the car, and the driver's side door panel is split for the same reason.
These are pretty typical things for a car of this age with it's original interior.
If the rest of the car is more or less this original you'll know what you have and what things may need a little attention. This seems like it'll will fit well your willingness to have a project to play with.
Good Luck!
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It looks like a nice car. I'll bet you're pretty excited!
From looking at the pictures it appears the interior isn't in all that good of shape….it's a bit worn, but that's something you can deal with as you see fit.
The seats look like the foam bolsters are compressed which has let the covers loosen up, the e-brake console is broken from someone using their elbow there to boost themselves out of the car, and the driver's side door panel is split for the same reason.
These are pretty typical things for a car of this age with it's original interior.
If the rest of the car is more or less this original you'll know what you have and what things may need a little attention. This seems like it'll will fit well your willingness to have a project to play with.
Good Luck!
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Alan
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12-13-2014, 08:00 PM
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Sometimes it's not all about how good of a deal it was and more about how happy you were to get it. In this case it looks like you got a very nice car at a very fair price and you sound very excited about it. I would call that a win - win.
Good luck with it and enjoy the ride.
Good luck with it and enjoy the ride.
12-13-2014, 10:59 PM
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Yes I am very happy I was able to buy this car for a fair price, I have plans to have all of the fluids changed before I drive it. This is my first C3 I have owned is there anything else I should have done or check for known problems? During my inspection I did notice the car has a new gas tank and tail pipes. Also I know other generations of corvettes you can order the window sticker and build sheet, are they available for the C3?
12-14-2014, 10:24 AM
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There was a '74 L-48 roadster for sale out this way a few months ago. Same colors as this.
At a dealer, they were pushing it as low miles. Around 50,000 IIRC. Asking $14k to start.
Brake pedal said actual miles were 150,000. Had both tops. Motor was matching no's, but someone had gotten into it. Intake manifold bolts narc'd that out. Slushbox.
It was a neat car at $9-10k.
Yours is nicer. I think you did well. Color is very period correct. DON'T CHANGE THE COLOR!!!
Browns were big on every car in the '70s.
You'll have fun with this car, promise!!
I seriously almost bought the car I spoke of above for my daughter.
Carter
At a dealer, they were pushing it as low miles. Around 50,000 IIRC. Asking $14k to start.
Brake pedal said actual miles were 150,000. Had both tops. Motor was matching no's, but someone had gotten into it. Intake manifold bolts narc'd that out. Slushbox.
It was a neat car at $9-10k.
Yours is nicer. I think you did well. Color is very period correct. DON'T CHANGE THE COLOR!!!
Browns were big on every car in the '70s.
You'll have fun with this car, promise!!
I seriously almost bought the car I spoke of above for my daughter.
Carter
12-14-2014, 11:43 AM
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Agreed! As mentioned, they were scarce to begin with. It is a rich earthy color the metallic just adds that special highlights to the lines. You just brought nearly one of a kind, as you're highly unlikely to ever see another one. Bucnches of reds, blues, blacks and silver Corvettes, but very few in brown, green or gold.