1977 L82 What's it worth?
08-02-2015, 01:10 PM
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1977 L82 What's it worth?
I am thinking about putting my 77 L-82 up for sale. I have owned the car since 1989 and I just don't drive it anymore. The chassis reads 136,000 miles right now and the car drives great. In those 26+ years the car has had a lot done to it:
- 355 w/L98 aluminum heads, ported and finished. LT-1 solid lifter cam, roller rockers. Weiand Stealth intake with Demon 750 VS carb. It is not the original engine - it was replaced by a dealer in the early 80's. Its a GM service replacement block.
- 700r4 conversion. The trans was professionally built, with a custom torque convertor. 82 CE shifter plate and custom TV linkage setup.
- 1 5/8 headers to true dual exhaust, 3 chamber flowmaster with a balance tube.
- Vette Brakes o ring calipers
- Hydratech braking hyrdraboost conversion.
- Vette Brakes adjustable strut rods
- Converted factory delco radio with mp3 input and external amp.
The car was painted in 1994 and it needs a strip and repaint. The finish looks good from 10 ft, but there are problems with the previous paint reacting with the last paint that was on there ( long story with ppg and their BS about DP90 epoxy primer). Car originally had a luggage rack on it, holes were filled in - but the outlines are showing. Seats were redone in 1992 and are still in good shape, car needs door panels and carpet. What is there is not terrible, but worn.
A few other points:
- Windshield was replaced - frame looked good no problems.
- Car was sold in Ohio and we purchased it in Michigan - didn't see much rain or inclement weather over its life - frame is in good shape.
- I have spoken to everyone that has owned the car, have paperwork back to its original dealer order in 1977.
- The heater core sprung a leak, I have the replacement part - was going to put it in before putting car on the market.
- New tires this year, nothing fancy - Falken 225/70/15.
There is more detail to the car - I am just trying to get an idea of what you guys think on value. The car is an animal and it drives really well, I hate to get rid of it - but it just sits in the garage unused. Let me know your thoughts.
Derek.-
- 355 w/L98 aluminum heads, ported and finished. LT-1 solid lifter cam, roller rockers. Weiand Stealth intake with Demon 750 VS carb. It is not the original engine - it was replaced by a dealer in the early 80's. Its a GM service replacement block.
- 700r4 conversion. The trans was professionally built, with a custom torque convertor. 82 CE shifter plate and custom TV linkage setup.
- 1 5/8 headers to true dual exhaust, 3 chamber flowmaster with a balance tube.
- Vette Brakes o ring calipers
- Hydratech braking hyrdraboost conversion.
- Vette Brakes adjustable strut rods
- Converted factory delco radio with mp3 input and external amp.
The car was painted in 1994 and it needs a strip and repaint. The finish looks good from 10 ft, but there are problems with the previous paint reacting with the last paint that was on there ( long story with ppg and their BS about DP90 epoxy primer). Car originally had a luggage rack on it, holes were filled in - but the outlines are showing. Seats were redone in 1992 and are still in good shape, car needs door panels and carpet. What is there is not terrible, but worn.
A few other points:
- Windshield was replaced - frame looked good no problems.
- Car was sold in Ohio and we purchased it in Michigan - didn't see much rain or inclement weather over its life - frame is in good shape.
- I have spoken to everyone that has owned the car, have paperwork back to its original dealer order in 1977.
- The heater core sprung a leak, I have the replacement part - was going to put it in before putting car on the market.
- New tires this year, nothing fancy - Falken 225/70/15.
There is more detail to the car - I am just trying to get an idea of what you guys think on value. The car is an animal and it drives really well, I hate to get rid of it - but it just sits in the garage unused. Let me know your thoughts.
Derek.-
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08-02-2015, 03:24 PM
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When you determine an asking price, then post a thread in Cars For Sale, thanks.
When you determine an asking price, then post a thread in Cars For Sale, thanks.
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08-03-2015, 08:14 AM
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08-03-2015, 05:30 PM
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You can check Ebay completed auctions for sold prices and compare to the condition of your car. As Ed T stated; more details and pictures would help those here.
Average for 1977 from Hagerty
Base $10K
L82 $12k
Base
https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtoo...port?vbe=61213
L82
https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtoo...ort?vbe=126177
Average for 1977 from Hagerty
Base $10K
L82 $12k
Base
https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtoo...port?vbe=61213
L82
https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtoo...ort?vbe=126177
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