pop23235

Supply and demand works well in the C2 market. Everyone, almost, wants an AC convertible. Look at the production numbers and you'll see why there isn't a big supply that everyone wants!

richopp

Thanks very much for your response. Mine is, well, it does and it doesn't. I had no problem finding many, many worthy cars with these options for sale. I was also told by Corvette experts that the "Holy Grail" for Corvette people was either the '67 big block cars whether coupe or convertible (let's leave out the rare 1 of 20 or whatevers--not in my wheelhouse) and the '63 split window coupes. Other than those, I found more cars that meet my 2 requirements than I could ever choose from, and all were for sale.

The issue I was trying to raise was that these are not particularly rare cars--my first GS was 1 of 81 made and I bought it new!--as there were thousands of Corvettes made. I was trying to explain that, as a newbie to the Corvette hobby world, I was surprised at being priced out of almost all C2 and C3 cars. Not to pick on any one person or car, but, for example, I saw SEVERAL cars that were either in parts or wrecked that met my requirements. They all needed 6-figure restorations to even run, yet the best prices on such cars were in the $50K range. I have no issue with this; it was just a surprise to me coming from a world where even very rare 400-point cars seldom approach 6 figures while almost all Corvettes are either past 6 or so close it doesn't matter.

I guess I am suffering from sticker shock! I have been messing with cars since 1961 and purchased a 1971 Corvette (350/auto) new back in the day. Even then it was over $7K and most muscle cars were in the $5K-$6K range, so I guess I should not be so "shocked" that they still command premium prices. After all, even if there are parts, the body work is extraordinarily difficult and expensive to do properly.

So, yes, there is some supply-demand logic to what I am seeking, but it seems strange to me that so many are for sale, yet the prices remain at their current level and are probably rising for some of the cars I listed above as "Holy Grail" Corvettes. So many people have huge disposable incomes today that I should not be surprised--people pay millions for '60's MUSTANGS, for example!!--about all this. The good news is that Corvette people are pretty cool and I will eventually find one and be able to drive it AND go to shows. What could be better for a hobby?

Cheers,

Richard

keith ragan

It is now on ebay if you are interested

colo63sw

And it was nice straight 64 black coupe.

Fast81

Found it. NOM 327/powerglide and color change from tuxedo black to frost blue - Buy-it-now 41,950.

Is that a fair price given its options (and if the hood scoop can be easily removed)?

68hemi

OK, I as looking at the roadster that Ebay did a re-direct on from the sold coupe. After looking at the coupe my opinion on it is that it too was FAIRLY bought. OK driver but far from the original type cars many of us here like.

Bowtyeguy

If it was fake , its really fake now It went from 55k to this
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto...680822983.html

Nowhere Man

its also on the Baltimore craigslist for 85K

https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto...680776029.html

Stev-o

Opinions wanted on this '64 C1 just purchased for $26,300. Yes, we know it does not have original motor, front end has been modified, ride height has been altered for unknown reasons and looks a little goofy with wire wheels.. Thanks for your expert opinions.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Chevro...72.m2748.l2649

emdoller

Stev-o

Frame and birdcage look "normal" for a 50+ year old car, some surface rust. No swiss cheese...

emdoller

68hemi

As I stated in a previous post about this car, I think it was fairly purchased.

Todd H.

Those '67 headrest seats would probably be valuable to someone. Did you get the headrests?

I think it looks great, especially for the price.

GTOguy

For what you paid, there is no way you will get hurt on this car. Very low price for a fun car, IMO.

rtruman

Cant beat that you know the owner if he had it that long its ready to roll ,Great deal

Stev-o

Ad states "what you see is what you get" so doubt the headrests come with but I certainly will ask. Did not get the car yet, working on shipping it to Texas and cannot want to drive it!

Stev-o

Those were my exact thoughts, thanks

Factoid

Stev-o

Thanks for your post. Got a pic of the car you are buying? Do you have the car in your avatar? We are also looking for a '60 model.