We need pictures and details.
Dad's 63
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Professional appraisals are available at a cost.
However, the guys here are very knowledgable on the C2 market and conditions, and can provide a pretty good estimate based on pictures and data you may provide. I would suppose that the folks here could provide an estimate, with adequate data, that would be within 10% of what it is worth, without ever seeing the car.
In the end, any car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, or in other words, what the market will bear.
You can also search the internet for valuation calculators (lots of them out there) and insurance values.
Condition and how it was built (coupe, vert, what drivetrain, options, etc.) are key.
However, the guys here are very knowledgable on the C2 market and conditions, and can provide a pretty good estimate based on pictures and data you may provide. I would suppose that the folks here could provide an estimate, with adequate data, that would be within 10% of what it is worth, without ever seeing the car.
In the end, any car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, or in other words, what the market will bear.
You can also search the internet for valuation calculators (lots of them out there) and insurance values.
Condition and how it was built (coupe, vert, what drivetrain, options, etc.) are key.
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[QUOTE=TDoerfert;1586061686]I need some help to determine a value for a 63'
who does that type of thing?
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Wow..great response. Here we go.
- One owner (dad bought at 19 and kept it)
- All stock
- All original
- 300 hp 327
who does that type of thing?
[/QUOTEWow..great response. Here we go.
- One owner (dad bought at 19 and kept it)
- All stock
- All original
- 300 hp 327
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- back in 64' or 65' someone keyed the door and he had that fixed. No other work since then.
- about 70,000 miles.
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Why are the snorkels cut off the air cleaner?
I'd replace those parts-store red radiator hoses and expansion tank cap before you sell, along with finding a used original air cleaner base.
I'd replace those parts-store red radiator hoses and expansion tank cap before you sell, along with finding a used original air cleaner base.
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Welcome to the forum.
I don't know your story.. but as the inheritor of my dad's 1-owner '61, I would advise you to think long and hard before selling.. I can't begin to tell you how much satisfaction and enjoyment I have had restoring it (with my son). Although yours looks to be in much better condition!
Also, one-family cars with complete documentation are pretty rare and special.
Here is my original post from 2012: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-barn-car.html
Fred
I don't know your story.. but as the inheritor of my dad's 1-owner '61, I would advise you to think long and hard before selling.. I can't begin to tell you how much satisfaction and enjoyment I have had restoring it (with my son). Although yours looks to be in much better condition!
Also, one-family cars with complete documentation are pretty rare and special.
Here is my original post from 2012: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...-barn-car.html
Fred
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Not sure if you are valuing it for sale or insurance, but that car appears nice enough and original from what you're shown so far that you should avoid any snake-oil salesmen trying to low ball you for it, and get a knowledgeable professional involved - it's highly probably that car is worth it.
As said above, there are easy and cheap things you can do to place it in a near original condition (cooling system hoses, air cleaner body, etc.) that will return several times their cost in return on investment.
If you have original documentation (the more the better) and old original pictures of the car, then the value again goes up.
'63 SWC's are highly coveted currently.
As said above, there are easy and cheap things you can do to place it in a near original condition (cooling system hoses, air cleaner body, etc.) that will return several times their cost in return on investment.
If you have original documentation (the more the better) and old original pictures of the car, then the value again goes up.
'63 SWC's are highly coveted currently.
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This website looks at the recent auction results and plots them time and condition 1-4.
http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtool...ort?vc=1037343
However, I think you can get more. Buyers (private, non auction sales) are competitive and bid above this range currently.
Good luck. Your car even has the OEM clear tie straps for the wiring harness along the firewall. Nice
(once you sell it, you might never be able to buy one back. Values are going up)
http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtool...ort?vc=1037343
However, I think you can get more. Buyers (private, non auction sales) are competitive and bid above this range currently.
Good luck. Your car even has the OEM clear tie straps for the wiring harness along the firewall. Nice
(once you sell it, you might never be able to buy one back. Values are going up)
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That car has a good color combo too.
Assuming the frame is in similar condition as the engine compartment, I'd say $65- $70K.