Interesting 65 on Ebay
12-23-2017, 07:50 PM
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I guess it depends on the quality of the restoration. My 65 300HP coupe sold for more than that. This car would easily sell for more than 80K if done to the same standard.
12-23-2017, 08:03 PM
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And no, NOT SO EASILY.
12-23-2017, 09:10 PM
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It's up to $33K, not a level where you could restore it correctly and not be in the hole. If you're not concerned with that, though, it seems like it'd be a nice car when done right.
12-23-2017, 09:59 PM
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My 65 coupe was way worse than that when I found it about 10 years or so ago, and if it hadn’t been an FI car I probably wouldn’t have even tried restoring it given the cost. That one will take an awful lot of work, and I’m sure it would need everything just like mine did (I’m sure the mice found wires to chew somewhere on it). I can do most of the work myself, but it’s still an awful lot of time, effort and expense and given the current bid price, I’d just add $$$ to that amount and go buy one already done. If you could get that car under $15k, might make sense. Price is already way higher than its worth as it currently sits, IMO.
228 cars made with 365 and AC. BUT.........NEEDS A BODY OFF TO FIX IT ALL
12-23-2017, 10:52 PM
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Not likely unless it had a Duntov award. In my opinion, the car is better left as a cleaned up survivor. Mark my words, this car will be worth more as an investment slightly cleaned up than it will be restored even in a future market. .
12-24-2017, 08:01 AM
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The bid is near $35K now with 4 days left. This is "out of the money" trying to bring the car back....
Rare options can only offset a 'stupid money' buy but so much...
If its a 'labor of love' then, of course, a buyer may not care...
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12-24-2017, 08:32 AM
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Maybe it's a case of the bidders involved in this auction (and as the saying goes it only takes two) aren't concerned with being upside down when finished. We comment on some of the very high end restomods when they sell for north of 250K but maybe 350K or more was spent to professionally build it. Not everyone who buys a Corvette is concerned with return on investment. It could be a case of pride or ego in ownership. Look what I have. Have you ever seen another one like it? That's their satisfaction and they're willing to pay for it. Look no further than buying a new Corvette. If you bought a C4, C5, or C6 new and sold it 5 years later would you break even?
12-24-2017, 08:48 AM
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Maybe it's a case of the bidders involved in this auction (and as the saying goes it only takes two) aren't concerned with being upside down when finished. We comment on some of the very high end restomods when they sell for north of 250K but maybe 350K or more was spent to professionally build it. Not everyone who buys a Corvette is concerned with return on investment. It could be a case of pride or ego in ownership. Look what I have. Have you ever seen another one like it? That's their satisfaction and they're willing to pay for it. Look no further than buying a new Corvette. If you bought a C4, C5, or C6 new and sold it 5 years later would you break even?
Comparing apples and pomegranates.
The professional restomodders I know make money every time...usually 25%-35% on their outlay. The over-the-top marketing restomod SEMA cars built just to garner fame have little to do with economic sanity...they are flights of fantasy.
As to "commodity Corvettes" (modern ones), they aren't classics and are computers that happen to have tires on all four corners. Buying ANY new car makes little sense economically. The depreciation after the first 50 miles proves that.
Yes there could be some 'fat cat' out there whose Dad had the exact options this car has and they are 'damn the torpedoes' to buy this one and bring it back to factory fresh condition for nostalgic reasons...and can dump another $40K-$50K on top of the $35K (so far) buy price and have a car worth $60K and they couldn't care less.
I wouldn't discount "shill" bidding in these instances either...
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12-24-2017, 09:03 AM
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and yes I get it and it doesn't make economic sense but it looks like it's not going to stop someone from attempting to bring this one back for what ever their motivation might be. It was not an attempt to be controversial.
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12-24-2017, 09:11 AM
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I guess I am the odd man out here who thinks if you bought this car for around the current price and restore it correctly that you could still come out ahead. I guess I have been apart of to many restorations where this is the case. keep in mind all of the cars that I have been apart of has never attempted to sell but what I see of the current market I know dad and I won't loss any money. we wouldn't get rich. now if you bought the car. shipped it off to a resto shop that charges 75-150 bucks a hour then yes your be in the hole quick.
12-24-2017, 09:15 AM
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To some the only thing that matters is the money. To others it's all about the car. If this car was sanitized but left in exactly this condition with a sign on it reading " original owner- unmoved since 1976" and pulled into Corvettes at Carlisle on a trailer, you'd have to beat buyers away from it with a stick.
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12-24-2017, 10:20 AM
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To some the only thing that matters is the money. To others it's all about the car. If this car was sanitized but left in exactly this condition with a sign on it reading " original owner- unmoved since 1976" and pulled into Corvettes at Carlisle on a trailer, you'd have to beat buyers away from it with a stick.
12-24-2017, 10:25 AM
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I've got to agree with Keith (Nowhere Man) and Don (65hihp). To me this is a very unique car and I think it will take a unique buyer who appreciates the car for all its "unique" attributes.............................. ...the options as well as the "lack of" an option. Also the fact that the car has led such a "sheltered" (?????) life for the past 40+ years. I just think it's a neat old car, but some of you think I'm a little eccentric due to some of my cars and collectibles, but that's OK, you're probably right. Anyway, the diversity of our likes and dislikes keeps this hobby going strong.
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12-24-2017, 11:29 AM
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FWIW I like the car just like it is; paint faded and primer exposed, ghost bonding strips and all.
I'd freshen it up mechanically, probably put a new harness in, make sure it runs well, put in new carpets and seat covers and enjoy.
I'd freshen it up mechanically, probably put a new harness in, make sure it runs well, put in new carpets and seat covers and enjoy.
12-24-2017, 11:35 AM
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saw that too. a very interesting car. I would bet that the selling dealer thought that the radio was standard equipment. I saw 67 400hp car with AC and no radio before so they are out there.
in the add stated it had damage but shows no picture of damage.
your link is not working
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Chevro...%257Ciid%253A1
in the add stated it had damage but shows no picture of damage.
your link is not working
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Chevro...%257Ciid%253A1
12-24-2017, 11:37 AM
#38
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I like the barn found look as well. Check out this one owned by Brian Bair of Bairs Corvettes. He did just what you suggested. http://www.bairs.com/page443.asp
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12-24-2017, 11:52 AM
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I like the barn found look as well. Check out this one owned by Brian Bair of Bairs Corvettes. He did just what you suggested. http://www.bairs.com/page443.asp
12-24-2017, 12:23 PM
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[QUOTE=Frankie the Fink;1596242716]Restomods and late model Corvettes ?
Comparing apples and pomegranates.
The professional restomodders I know make money every time...usually 25%-35% on their outlay. The over-the-top marketing restomod SEMA cars built just to garner fame have little to do with economic sanity...they are flights of fantasy.
As to "commodity Corvettes" (modern ones), they aren't classics and are computers that happen to have tires on all four corners. Buying ANY new car makes little sense economically. The depreciation after the first 50 miles proves that.
Yes there could be some 'fat cat' out there whose Dad had the exact options this car has and they are 'damn the torpedoes' to buy this one and bring it back to factory fresh condition for nostalgic reasons...and can dump another $40K-$50K on top of the $35K (so far) buy price and have a car worth $60K and they couldn't care less.
I wouldn't discount "shill" bidding in these instances either...[/QUOTE]
BSOLUTELY
Comparing apples and pomegranates.
The professional restomodders I know make money every time...usually 25%-35% on their outlay. The over-the-top marketing restomod SEMA cars built just to garner fame have little to do with economic sanity...they are flights of fantasy.
As to "commodity Corvettes" (modern ones), they aren't classics and are computers that happen to have tires on all four corners. Buying ANY new car makes little sense economically. The depreciation after the first 50 miles proves that.
Yes there could be some 'fat cat' out there whose Dad had the exact options this car has and they are 'damn the torpedoes' to buy this one and bring it back to factory fresh condition for nostalgic reasons...and can dump another $40K-$50K on top of the $35K (so far) buy price and have a car worth $60K and they couldn't care less.
I wouldn't discount "shill" bidding in these instances either...[/QUOTE]
BSOLUTELY