tbreuer

I'm looking to by a 76 Stingray. What are some key things to look over before I buy it and what would a fair price be based on its condition.

-Body/paint: overall good, some cracks
-Engine: 106,000mi Stock 350 and stock transmission
-New interior door panels
-T-tops
-disk brakes all around
-power windows

Thanks in advance for the input!!

Ty

JimLentz

Check for frame and birdcage rust. From that little picture it doesn't look like a stock 350. The sidepipes sure aren't stock, but they look nice.

ykf7b0

$8000.00 to $10,000.00.

vetteus

Obviously the bodies are fiberglass so they can be deceiving, underneath there could be a whole lot going on. There are some great articles out there on what to look for but I would highly recommend you find a corvette repair shop local to you and take the car there for a in depth review. They can tell you everything wrong (or right) with it and it will be a good bargaining tool a well.
Unless you've owned a Vette and know exactly the problem areas to look for I would highly recommend this route. I bought a 73 about 3 years ago and have a learnt a ton since owning it. Just keep in mind these are old cars can cost quite a bit to repair if you're not careful. Know what you're getting into. As pointed out, the frames and the birdcage are definitely the most important things to inspect.

tbreuer

Alright thanks for the input guys! I'm new to the Corvette world and just want to make sure I know what to look for and what I'm getting into.

Easy Mike

Could the 76 be your car he's trying to buy?.

doorgunner

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