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Hello all, I have been mia on this sight since I sold my 58, however, am now looking at a 66 coupe, and am looking for some pricing input. The car has had a Colorado change from silver to mosport green, the owner claims that the car is excellent condion, interior redone in 91 windshield frame rebuilt in 91 , original motor trans and rearend. He’s has owned the car since 68 and is the second owner, I have only seen pics and have a inspection scheduled for this sat. I know the bird cage can be an issue, however tough to inspect without taking different components apart , Chrome is all good glass all good mechanically sound everything working except for, yup, the clock. No hit body, paint very good for 28 yrs old, based on this information does anyone have on opinion as to what this car may be worth, he wants 40,000 U.S I know without seeing it driving it , it’s tough, but just looking for opinions , thanks, Redone in 91 hasn’t driven in 10 yrs other than maybe 10 miles States excellent condition
IF the frame and birdcage are in good shape and IF it runs and drives well I believe that car would be a good buy at $40k.
Having been stored and driven only 10 miles in 10 years would cause me to want to take a close look. How/ where was it stored? What systems may have deteriorated in that time? Brakes? Fuel system?
Last edited by tuxnharley; 06-18-2019 at 11:15 AM.
You can get on your back and look up under the dashboard to check the birdcage with a flashlight for rot. And what does he mean he had the windshield frame repaired? It’s hard to tell from limited pictures but it appears as though the drivers door is a different color than the rest of the car and the headlights and hood do not fit if it’s a no hit car. Wrong master cylinder, wrong radiator, wrong fuel lines. But if the birdcage is in good shape and it is a no-hit car $40,000 is not that bad.
No mention of options So I am assuming it is a radio only 300 h.p. car.
IF it is a #3 car: #3 Good: Presentable inside and out with some signs of wear. Not detailed but very clean. Body should be straight and solid with no apparent rust and absolutely no rust-through anywhere. Shiny, attractive paint but may have evidence of minor fading or checking or other imperfections. Runs and drives well. May need some minor mechanical or cosmetic work but is fully usable and enjoyable as is.
I have had great luck inspecting the bird cage etc. using an inspection camera. You can snake it into a lot of places and see inside the frame structures. You don't need to take a lot panels off, a lot of areas are accessible from under the dash. Harbor freight has cheap cameras and you will be amazed at how often you use the thing after this inspection.
There really isn't much out there that doesn't need a lot below 40K so if you're looking for a driver and you're ok with the color change I too think the asking price is realistic. Just be aware with that long term storage there will almost certainly be issues to address just to get it drivable. Starting with 4 tires, basic maintenance, and going through the brake system. So budget your money accordingly. Good luck if you decide to make the deal.
If you do where are you getting this value for this car with color change and a #3 at best?
Take a look at this example from there recently and tell me which car you would rather have for the money difference you guys are stating. I will bet NONE of you quoting you values would actually BUY the subject car for what you say it is worth.
$50K for all of this: 1965 Corvette Stingray Coupe 327c.i./350HP, 71,820 Miles. Rally Red, 4 spd, power windows, power steering, Disc Brakes, AM/FM Radio, Vintage Air AC, Hurst Shifter numbers matching except Transmission. Paint, chrome, and interior in good condition, a couple minor chips or defects
I believe the $40K estimates are realistic based on the real life Sold listings on eBay. The lowest sold price for a running driving '66 being $40K and the highest being $79,900K. One can read all the price guides and appraised value sheets on the planet but these are actual real sales.
I think eBay is the great common denominator. The entire world is watching/shopping those listings, so they determine the true market value. I think if the OP's car was run on eBay it would be a strong contender and, based on current SOLD figures, would probably pull a little more than $40K. Greg
I believe the $40K estimates are realistic based on the real life Sold listings on eBay. The lowest sold price for a running driving '66 being $40K and the highest being $79,900K. One can read all the price guides and appraised value sheets on the planet but these are actual real sales.
I think eBay is the great common denominator. The entire world is watching/shopping those listings, so they determine the true market value. I think if the OP's car was run on eBay it would be a strong contender and, based on current SOLD figures, would probably pull a little more than $40K. Greg
You are a few YEARS behind the times Ebay has not been a good indicator for a long time. Sold stats mean nothing there as very often they end up not being sold and buyers back out on purchases all of the time. I have 500 transactions on Ebay but probably have not sold anything there for 5 years because it is so terrible. There are way better market indicator than Ebay INCLUDING price guides that use REAL COMPLETED current sales in determining their prices.
I sold one of my Corvettes and I'd say this was a pretty strong sale with a hundred watchers, a dozen bidders and an excellent finish number. And Yes, the transaction is complete. So who is a few YEARS behind the times here?
I sold one of my Corvettes and I'd say this was a pretty strong sale with a hundred watchers, a dozen bidders and an excellent finish number. And Yes, the transaction is complete. So who is a few YEARS behind the times here?
First of all we are talking about C2 here not C3s. Big difference in money and the breaking point separating a used car buyer and a more expensive toy is about $50K. Pretty easy to sell a car like that on Ebay or craig's list.
I hope you got or get paid.
Your ad says you sold it to buy your friends C2 so why aren't you using it as an example? I have not been shy in the last two years posting pictures, info and money paid for the 1957 and 1965 I have bought in that time period for people to use as guides.
Brother, I think you need to make up your mind here. First you say "Sold stats mean nothing there..." Now you say it doesn't mean anything because my latest example is a C3 instead of a C2. Agreed the C2's are generally stronger across the board than the C3's. But what you failed to grasp in my example was a pretty strong number for a small block automatic C3 coupe . I don't know why you're not having success on eBay but I've been selling all of my cars on eBay for 15 years. Always got a good number, always completed the sale. I get the largest audience and the most money, every time. I'm not sure what you're asking about my '65. I didn't buy it on eBay but I do have several threads, with pics of it, posted here. Greg
I must be missing something here, or perhaps you're tapped into some info that others here aren't. I just don't see what you feel is wrong with the car that fozdyck is considering.? 2 owner car. Original drive train. No hit body. And the current owner claims the car is in great condition. Other than a color change (which is certainly not uncommon) and a good quality change at that, I don't see anything to fault. Greg
I must be missing something here, or perhaps you're tapped into some info that others here aren't. I just don't see what you feel is wrong with the car that fozdyck is considering.? 2 owner car. Original drive train. No hit body. And the current owner claims the car is in great condition. Other than a color change (which is certainly not uncommon) and a good quality change at that, I don't see anything to fault. Greg
Lousy small pictures that do not verify any of the above. Stated windshield repair that would warrant birdcage inspection. From the pictures I am saying this is clearly a poor #3 car.
I am going to post a description of my 65 with pictures for people here to grade and see how some of you are thinks regarding condition then we will talk further.
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Originally Posted by bb62
Does the car sit too high? If an original 350HP '66, I would think $40K is a good deal.
that it sits too high. That was the first thing I noticed too. Also, I'm not a fan of that color, but, that's just me. I also was concerned about the "windshield" repair. (birdcage?). However, $40k doesn't seem out of line, assuming there are no surprises. Would like to understand why it sits high though.
06-18-2019, 10:58 AM
66 coupe value
that it sits too high. That was the first thing I noticed too. Also, I'm not a fan of that color, but, that's just me. I also was concerned about the "windshield" repair. (birdcage?). However, $40k doesn't seem out of line, assuming there are no surprises. Would like to understand why it sits high though.
