Looking at 72 Coupe Base 4sp
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Looking at 72 Coupe Base 4sp
I see the guides here:
http://www.corvetteonline.com/buyer-...-buyers-guide/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
It's a base coupe, 350 200HP factory 4sp car. No P/S, no P/B, no A/C. Mille Miglia Red with Black interior owner has owned for a decade. 120k on body, about 30k on a rebuild of the numbers matching original engine (seller states: "rings, bearings, seals and valves", which sounds like a hone with rings, main and rod bearings, valve job; but will see paperwork soon). Birdcage is excellent, body is great but a factory original color repaint, interior is in excellent shape but the seats and a few other pieces have been replaced and look great. Seller states the car has Stainless Steel brakes too. Very stock car that has had a bit of love, not a true restoration, but continued care throughout the years.
This if bought, would be my second Corvette, I owned a minty 87 Corvette from 06 to 11. I've had a few supercharged Jaguars since and would love to get back into a Corvette (still keeping the XKR and XJR, selling 2 Audis). My dad owned a 63 SW 340HP and a 68 L88 Convertible (big mistake selling that...), but those left in the late 80s; he would be coming with to look as a second set of eyes and a former auto restoration guy (prewar specialty).
I know this is a relatively common, no option car, but it's very nice. What is it worth? It's listed at $16.9k from a private seller. If everything checks out, what should I pay?
http://www.corvetteonline.com/buyer-...-buyers-guide/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
It's a base coupe, 350 200HP factory 4sp car. No P/S, no P/B, no A/C. Mille Miglia Red with Black interior owner has owned for a decade. 120k on body, about 30k on a rebuild of the numbers matching original engine (seller states: "rings, bearings, seals and valves", which sounds like a hone with rings, main and rod bearings, valve job; but will see paperwork soon). Birdcage is excellent, body is great but a factory original color repaint, interior is in excellent shape but the seats and a few other pieces have been replaced and look great. Seller states the car has Stainless Steel brakes too. Very stock car that has had a bit of love, not a true restoration, but continued care throughout the years.
This if bought, would be my second Corvette, I owned a minty 87 Corvette from 06 to 11. I've had a few supercharged Jaguars since and would love to get back into a Corvette (still keeping the XKR and XJR, selling 2 Audis). My dad owned a 63 SW 340HP and a 68 L88 Convertible (big mistake selling that...), but those left in the late 80s; he would be coming with to look as a second set of eyes and a former auto restoration guy (prewar specialty).
I know this is a relatively common, no option car, but it's very nice. What is it worth? It's listed at $16.9k from a private seller. If everything checks out, what should I pay?
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Hi 80,
I have a similar 71 car.
Many people are put off by the base motor and lack of options.
It's still a Corvette that's fun to drive and a pleasure to work on.
You really need to post more information about the car and add some pictures to enable anyone to give you a realistic idea of this car's value.
Have you seen it in person yet and have you driven it?
Do you know how to do a through inspection to see if areas of the frame or birdcage are rusty? This is REALLY the first thing to check.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
I have a similar 71 car.
Many people are put off by the base motor and lack of options.
It's still a Corvette that's fun to drive and a pleasure to work on.
You really need to post more information about the car and add some pictures to enable anyone to give you a realistic idea of this car's value.
Have you seen it in person yet and have you driven it?
Do you know how to do a through inspection to see if areas of the frame or birdcage are rusty? This is REALLY the first thing to check.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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Alan,
Those tires look good on your car!
Regards,
Stan Falenski
Those tires look good on your car!
Regards,
Stan Falenski
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Hi Stan,
OH nooooo!
That's a picture from 2011 when I had it Flight Judged. Just Cokers!
The real tires are asleep in the basement. It's proving to be a challenge to come up with a fourth tire of the caliber of your three!
Still looking for another tire and exhaust parts. "Lord, give me patience and give it to me NOW"!!!
Car is a little apart… just the way I like it!
Regards,
Alan
OH nooooo!
That's a picture from 2011 when I had it Flight Judged. Just Cokers!
The real tires are asleep in the basement. It's proving to be a challenge to come up with a fourth tire of the caliber of your three!
Still looking for another tire and exhaust parts. "Lord, give me patience and give it to me NOW"!!!
Car is a little apart… just the way I like it!
Regards,
Alan
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Imho,...
I see the guides here:
http://www.corvetteonline.com/buyer-...-buyers-guide/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
It's a base coupe, 350 200HP factory 4sp car. No P/S, no P/B, no A/C. Mille Miglia Red with Black interior owner has owned for a decade. 120k on body, about 30k on a rebuild of the numbers matching original engine (seller states: "rings, bearings, seals and valves", which sounds like a hone with rings, main and rod bearings, valve job; but will see paperwork soon). Birdcage is excellent, body is great but a factory original color repaint, interior is in excellent shape but the seats and a few other pieces have been replaced and look great. Seller states the car has Stainless Steel brakes too. Very stock car that has had a bit of love, not a true restoration, but continued care throughout the years.
This if bought, would be my second Corvette, I owned a minty 87 Corvette from 06 to 11. I've had a few supercharged Jaguars since and would love to get back into a Corvette (still keeping the XKR and XJR, selling 2 Audis). My dad owned a 63 SW 340HP and a 68 L88 Convertible (big mistake selling that...), but those left in the late 80s; he would be coming with to look as a second set of eyes and a former auto restoration guy (prewar specialty).
I know this is a relatively common, no option car, but it's very nice. What is it worth? It's listed at $16.9k from a private seller. If everything checks out, what should I pay?
http://www.corvetteonline.com/buyer-...-buyers-guide/
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
It's a base coupe, 350 200HP factory 4sp car. No P/S, no P/B, no A/C. Mille Miglia Red with Black interior owner has owned for a decade. 120k on body, about 30k on a rebuild of the numbers matching original engine (seller states: "rings, bearings, seals and valves", which sounds like a hone with rings, main and rod bearings, valve job; but will see paperwork soon). Birdcage is excellent, body is great but a factory original color repaint, interior is in excellent shape but the seats and a few other pieces have been replaced and look great. Seller states the car has Stainless Steel brakes too. Very stock car that has had a bit of love, not a true restoration, but continued care throughout the years.
This if bought, would be my second Corvette, I owned a minty 87 Corvette from 06 to 11. I've had a few supercharged Jaguars since and would love to get back into a Corvette (still keeping the XKR and XJR, selling 2 Audis). My dad owned a 63 SW 340HP and a 68 L88 Convertible (big mistake selling that...), but those left in the late 80s; he would be coming with to look as a second set of eyes and a former auto restoration guy (prewar specialty).
I know this is a relatively common, no option car, but it's very nice. What is it worth? It's listed at $16.9k from a private seller. If everything checks out, what should I pay?
Good luck and hope this might help.
Last edited by 20mercury; 03-25-2016 at 11:33 AM.
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That's a reasonable price. I paid 16.5K for my 72 with PS, PB, PW & telescoping steering column. They wanted 19.5K and gave them an offer and a week later, they took it. Give them an offer of 14.5K and see if they bite. Good Luck!
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St. Jude Donor '05
At a point options almost dont matter that much any more its still a clean steel bumper 4 spd vette. If you can score a decent one thats not rusted out for the teens youre doing good period.
I dont get the "Northern Auto" rebuild either either he was tight on cash or was worried about having his block decked and "ruining" it
To ea thier own
I dont get the "Northern Auto" rebuild either either he was tight on cash or was worried about having his block decked and "ruining" it
To ea thier own