Declining C-2 Big Block Values
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Mount Holly, NJ
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I had no problem getting my one owner, all original (except one repaint) big block insured for $110,000. The difference is in originality, documentation (which is no problem when it's a one owner car), and having a working power antenna (kidding... but it helps). I agree with the rest here who know that many of these cars are clones, fakes, whatever you want to call them... and of course, they ALL came with factory side exhaust and knock offs!
Team Owner
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From: California
I think it is because of all of the reproduction parts you guys are using on your restorations!!!
The practice was bound to caught up to you all eventually! 
The practice was bound to caught up to you all eventually!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Waltham Ma.
The real NCRS collector cars will always bring big money but overall Corvette prices are leveling off because of supply and demand. Everyone is trying to jump on the band wagon and cash in on fake representations, esp on SWC's and 67 big blocks.
Le Mans Master
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From: POTSDAM NY/Punta Gorda FL
Le Mans Master
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From: SE Pa
The problem lies with the dishonest sellers trying to parade their cars as 'original' or over inflating the price even if they have given full disclosure.
I have a non-original motor BB C2 and it's not junk.
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There is a lot of lip stick on pig cars out there.
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From: Sitting in his Nowhere land Hanover Pa
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From what I observe in both Corvette and Chevelle restored market for ever ten or so only one of those cars would be worth having. I have nothing against NOM cars but it seems worse once it's NOM. but there is a few born with engine cars out there that are rough when you get close