ChuckAz

I am looking for a gift for my wife for her 40th birthday in February. I do not want to spend over 7k and would prefer a pre 74 but that is negotiable. It does need to be red or a 78 pace car. Located in Ohio but willing to travel for the right car.

Thanks
Chuck

tg81vette

Hello,


I have a 1981 red C3 with 53K original miles. I am located in Atlanta, GA.


Thanks,
-Thomas


PS Better to email me at thomas.grissom@gmail.com

nutsy

good luck but pre 74 for under 7k i dont think your wife will be happy with it.

mchar

I agree w/ Nutsy.

How about a '76 in silver or a '77 Tan? I know it won't move the needle from RED,
but IMHO, these 2 for sale are the best value and maybe worth a look at.
I'd look first at

ten things to look at in your 1st C-3


https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html


then -

Silver in Cali-
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...h-runs-9k.html

and the tan one is worth a look at, IMHO. I think it's in Ohio, needs new tires.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-survivor.html

Others may chime in. A small dose of reality may hit you,
like it did me
IMHO, both of these are cruisers, not stompers, at all.
Why reach and possibly overpay for a Red or '78
needing a WHOLE BUNCH of work?
(I just viewed these 2 cars (from a distance)
likely driveable, depending on your State Inspection.

Here in MD it would be easier on Historic tags, no smog, for example.
Other States - Not so much.....
FWIW - these old cars need continuing Maintenance. = $

Good luck!

mchar

for example, a high end '78 for $25k on ebay
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-on-ebay.html

Sluefoot

I agree...you're NOT gonna get a car in any kinda' good shape at $7k!!

IF U do get one for $7k, U WILL be putting at least that much in it to
make it halfway dependable!!

ChuckAz

I appreciate the feedback. This is not my first rodeo and expect a number of issues that will need to be addressed for a car at this price. I have restored a couple of cars in my past and are not afraid of some busted knuckles. I am looking at a 78 this week with 30k miles for 7k

vetteman64

Try SearchTempest, which searches all the Craigslist's (+ebay if you care). You will find tons of 74-82's for $7000 or under and it appears you know these may need work too. And a few optimists quite a bit over for their 74-82's. But that's what makes America great, you can ask whatever you want for whatever you are selling.
C Ya, Joseph Rock
Frankenstein 59

AllC34Me

I have seen several 75-78 cars in good condition in the price range you have mentioned so you should be good to go if you are flexible on that date range. Good luck with your search and best regards,
David Howard
AllC34Me

ChuckAz

Found a 1973 in michigan that I picked up today. killer deal! Planning on taking most of it apart and detailing it and returning most of it back to stock. Very excited to start the process.

Alan 71

Hi CA,
Well, good for you, AND your wife!
Taking it APART to DETAIL it?
That sounds interesting!!!
Regards,
Alan

ChuckAz

I may a bit OCD.... I will probably remove the entire interior and touch up any blemishes on the panels and may remove engine and trans to detail under the hood. I also plan on sanding and buffing the entire car.