c 3 Covette 1963 split window
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c 3 Covette 1963 split window
HI I am new to corvettes about to purchase a 1963 corvette split window it has won 2 top flight awards and the Dungoth award in 2012 it is from the states wondering if these cars retain their value and what are the typical prices for these cars I am in Canada right now car is being sold by a dealer for a guy that has passed away estate sale
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Carey - welcome to the forum and good luck with your Corvette purchase.
I’m moving this over to the C1/C2 Corvettes section for some help with your pricing questions.
I’m moving this over to the C1/C2 Corvettes section for some help with your pricing questions.
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HI Gerald
The Car got the lifetime award x2 and the Dunforth award should I be getting it judged again in Canada it was 2012 that it attained these awards and as ou have C 1 corvettes do you find that they go up in value when you keep them for along time or any recommendations for me
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The Car got the lifetime award x2 and the Dunforth award should I be getting it judged again in Canada it was 2012 that it attained these awards and as ou have C 1 corvettes do you find that they go up in value when you keep them for along time or any recommendations for me
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HI Gerald
The Car got the lifetime award x2 and the Dunforth award should I be getting it judged again in Canada it was 2012 that it attained these awards and as ou have C 1 corvettes do you find that they go up in value when you keep them for along time or any recommendations for me
Thanks
The Car got the lifetime award x2 and the Dunforth award should I be getting it judged again in Canada it was 2012 that it attained these awards and as ou have C 1 corvettes do you find that they go up in value when you keep them for along time or any recommendations for me
Thanks
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HI Gerald
The Car got the lifetime award x2 and the Dunforth award should I be getting it judged again in Canada it was 2012 that it attained these awards and as ou have C 1 corvettes do you find that they go up in value when you keep them for along time or any recommendations for me
Thanks
The Car got the lifetime award x2 and the Dunforth award should I be getting it judged again in Canada it was 2012 that it attained these awards and as ou have C 1 corvettes do you find that they go up in value when you keep them for along time or any recommendations for me
Thanks
I am sure the car has a lot of history. YES,......... Good value, and very expensive, even if you can see out the rear view mirror split window.
2012 was the NATIONAL CONVENTION in San Diego
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Welcome to the Forum, Carey!
Hagerty says in Concours condition a '63 SWC is valued at $148,000; in Excellent condition a current value is $102,000. Of course there are Value Adjustments dependent upon equipment (value goes down for PG or 3-speed trans; up for power windows, etc).
There is currently a Triple Crown winner for sale in Charlotte, NC for $160,000; so, a lot of value depends upon condition, awards, options, etc. Again, looking to Hagerty, factory A/C in this car is a $12,500 add, and factory knock off wheels adds $10,000.
For the Corvette you are interested in you mention awards. I assume you are saying the car has won 2 NCRS Top Flight awards in 2012. I think you are also saying it has the Duntov award? (Not the Dungoth and Dunforth awards you mention). However, an important question is has the Corvette been maintained in the same show winning condition? It can lose significant value if the condition has dropped from its prior award winning state.
As you can see, value now and projected value for the future is a broad subject.
Hopefully, some of the other members can provide even better insight for you.
Edit: Apologies, Jim. I did not see your entry at the time I typed mine. (Slow typist.
). You provided a much better and more comprehensive response and I'm sure the OP will appreciate and benefit from your great info.
Hagerty says in Concours condition a '63 SWC is valued at $148,000; in Excellent condition a current value is $102,000. Of course there are Value Adjustments dependent upon equipment (value goes down for PG or 3-speed trans; up for power windows, etc).
There is currently a Triple Crown winner for sale in Charlotte, NC for $160,000; so, a lot of value depends upon condition, awards, options, etc. Again, looking to Hagerty, factory A/C in this car is a $12,500 add, and factory knock off wheels adds $10,000.
For the Corvette you are interested in you mention awards. I assume you are saying the car has won 2 NCRS Top Flight awards in 2012. I think you are also saying it has the Duntov award? (Not the Dungoth and Dunforth awards you mention). However, an important question is has the Corvette been maintained in the same show winning condition? It can lose significant value if the condition has dropped from its prior award winning state.
As you can see, value now and projected value for the future is a broad subject.
Hopefully, some of the other members can provide even better insight for you.
Edit: Apologies, Jim. I did not see your entry at the time I typed mine. (Slow typist.
). You provided a much better and more comprehensive response and I'm sure the OP will appreciate and benefit from your great info.
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I’ll only say two things. 2012 was 8 years ago and you need to verify original parts haven’t taken a walk or the maintenance has languished.
Second, you are buying a “trailer queen”, your obvious concern about a car with prestigious awards keeping its value is diametrically opposed to using it regularly IMO. My split window is worth double percentage points less but I can hop in the seat and cruise anywhere. Know what you’re buying.
Second, you are buying a “trailer queen”, your obvious concern about a car with prestigious awards keeping its value is diametrically opposed to using it regularly IMO. My split window is worth double percentage points less but I can hop in the seat and cruise anywhere. Know what you’re buying.
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Topflight Award is meaningless unless it was at a National meet according to Tony of
TonysCorvettesShop. I had him inspect a 55 for me. Money well spent as I avoided purchasing
a poorly restored car that couldn't be fixed.
If you are considering spending $100k+ on a 63 SWC why not have Tony inspect it for you?
He has restored hundreds of national top flight vettes.
https://www.tonyscorvetteshop.com/
TonysCorvettesShop. I had him inspect a 55 for me. Money well spent as I avoided purchasing
a poorly restored car that couldn't be fixed.
If you are considering spending $100k+ on a 63 SWC why not have Tony inspect it for you?
He has restored hundreds of national top flight vettes.
https://www.tonyscorvetteshop.com/
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If you are going to spend the bucks to buy a high-end '63, definitely get a pre-purchase inspection done.
What are your intentions for the car? As FtF notes, if you are going to drive it, a Duntov award winner isn't really a good choice, especially if you are hoping to retain its value.
What are your intentions for the car? As FtF notes, if you are going to drive it, a Duntov award winner isn't really a good choice, especially if you are hoping to retain its value.