polskipolak13

Hey guys,

I have a lead on a "barn find" 1967 Corvette. I'm going in the morning to check it out, the guy is 81 and said it's covered by a bunch of junk so I have to fetch it out and has been sitting there for 30 years.

Anyway, what I wanted to know was how much to offer? I have no idea what condition it is in. I see on eBay and such fully restored ones go for up to $200k. Any guidance is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Ken Sungela

"Anyway, what I wanted to know was how much to offer? I have no idea what condition it is in."

Sounds exciting, but no one on the forum will know what you should offer if we don't know the condition either. So many variables. I would say $5K-$150K.

Once you see the car report back with pics, engine HP, accessories, original drivetrain or not, etc. Take pics underneath the car as well as many of them rust out from the bottom up. If the frame isn't too rusty, then the birdcage will likely be ok.

I always like the seller to give me a price first before I make an offer. You never know how low their expectation may be.

The prices you see on ebay are asking prices, not necessarily selling prices, big difference, and most of the restored cars you see in general had way more money spent on them than what they sell for. Reread last sentence until you believe it.

I would bring some cash if time is of the essence to at least leave a deposit so you can keep others away if its a good opportunity.
Good luck.

Mike Terry

(edited) You are wanting us to tell you what to offer an 81 year old guy for a 1967 Corvette and you do not know if it is a coupe or convertible or 4 spd or automatic or big block or small block don't even know the color. Oh it gets better, does it even have a motor in it or not, interior or not and if so what is the condition, if the mice have ate all the interior and wiring and maybe even ate the soft top, you don't know if the car is all there or if it is wrecked or a no hit car good or rusty bumpers or any bumpers at all, the condition of the bird cage, is the glass all there or any broken, if tires hold air or even has tires or not, A/C or not, heck you don't even know if it has a title or not or a Vin tag or not.Has the car been setting on the ground for years and the frame is rusty dust or is it in good condition. I think the first thing you need to do is take someone with you that knows midyear Corvettes and after they look the car over real good then they need to pull you a side and tell you abut the car and if it is worth anything or not and if it is then how much is it worth.You don't even have a pic to show us so how do you expect us to tell you anything about the value of the car when you know nothing about the car yourself?? Am I right Good luck with this one

Ken Sungela

Ouch, it was his first post, welcome to the forum polskipolak13!

Dr L-88

emanusa1

[QUOTE=polskipolak13;1593593663]Hey guys,

I have a lead on a "barn find" 1967 Corvette. I'm going in the morning to check it out, the guy is 81 and said it's covered by a bunch of junk so I have to fetch it out and has been sitting there for 30 years.

Anyway,


There are lots of variables as they say. if he has a 67 corvette in the first place he will most likely give you the most in site for now. welcome and good luck on the find.


Ed.

65specialk

Go look at it with a cash deposit. A few years ago I went to look at a supposedly 69 Mustang. When I arrived I found it to be a 67 Bb Fastback. This was right at the peak of the "Gone in 60 Seconds " craze. Very desirable car. You never know what you will find. Good luck.

OTE=dhutton;1593596030]So you're advising him on how to take advantage of an old guy by pretending to be his friend? WTF?

Don[/QUOTE]

Rescue Rogers

in the end its going to be what he wants for it. theres one around here thats kind of high. Wheels are seized, engine is seized, rear suspension is collapsed, interior is eaten

http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/5895400741.html

Rescue Rogers

cheaper and it runs
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/cto/5898476197.html

Rescue Rogers

update to my post above. found it on ebay. You can watch it to get an idea what the one you foundy might go for. currently 15k

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Chevrolet-Corvette-ss/192044067200?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D1c02ff3f485f4c7b9aea9dcd58b534cf%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D222298994979

MTruck

Hey, Mine sat garaged since 1974. Here is what was done to make it road worthy/safe. 32k original miles, again, sitting for 42 years.
Shocks, rotors, calipers, lines, pads, Ebrake, master cylinder, clutch, trans seals, fuel tank, radiator, overflow tank, heater core, hoses, clamps, battery, belts, tune up, tires, water pump, all fluids flushed and complete stainless steel exhaust. I had to locate 65 dated wheels/caps because it had 67 wheels to go along with the 67 big block hood the owner thought would look good back then, and it still does. Oh, and he also removed the seatbelts?...so you never know what to expect, but it runs nice. And bright blue original seatbelts are $$ and hard to find. I am going to put it on the forum for sale shortly in zip code 19073. Wish us both luck.
Good luck and treat the guy fairly because Karma is real.

GRipp 73

Welcome to the forum! This is a great place with a lot of nice people that will help along the way. Just know the more details and photos always help with the advice given.

With that, what did you find out on your exploration?

ghoastrider1

love to see an update on what he found... or " the rest of the story".

capevettes

Unfortunately he hasn't logged back in since the date of the post.

Milliamp

You guys should listen to yourselves, all he wanted was some guidance. I wouldn't blame him if he never wrote the forum again. Some time you have to cut the newbies a little slack.

Tom

capevettes

Tom, I don't see anything negative here. He asked for an opinion on a car he was considering for purchase but provided us with no information to help him out. After asking the question he didn't log back in to look at the answers. Lots of people here willing to help others out regardless of how long they've been on the Forum. They just need to help us help them. Not sure why questions are posed and then posters either don't log back in to view the answers or don't acknowledge them.

vettebuyer6369

Actually, the OP has not logged on since the evening of his first post, after at least a couple of objectionable posts were made in response. Those posts have been either removed or edited, which is why you don't see anything negative now. Additional negative posts were made later and responded to, and removed as well.

I don't know why the OP has not returned to post here, but it's not unreasonable to think one reason was the responses he received.

Given there's no useful posting going on now I'll close it. If the OP wants to revisit this he can PM to reopen or start a new conversation.