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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 03:52 PM
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I recently inherited a 1962 vette from my dad. While we have a lot of memories in this car and I want to so badly keep it I am likely going to end up selling it. I am probably going to try to sell it locally before going through here or online auctions. The problem is, I am struggling to figure out what to ask for it. 2018 appraisal said $80k, but after doing research I’m not sure I’m convinced. It’s not a fuelie and does not have big brakes. To my knowledge it’s pretty much all stock as my dad is the one who restored it. Pictures are included, I would love to hear your thoughts on its value.









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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 04:04 PM
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It looks like a very nice car that would be a good candidate for auction on Bring-A-Trailer, where it will pull whatever $$$ the market will bear at this time.

Good luck with the sale.

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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 04:07 PM
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Hagerty says....

Base motor: $91,100 in #2 excellent condition, $61,400 in #3 good.
300 hp: $97,200 in #2, $65,600 in #3.
340 hp: $102k in #2, $64,400 in #3

Add 10% for the 4-speed...
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SEVNT6
Hagerty says....

Base motor: $91,100 in #2 excellent condition, $61,400 in #3 good.
300 hp: $97,200 in #2, $65,600 in #3.
340 hp: $102k in #2, $64,400 in #3

Add 10% for the 4-speed...
I agree with this. I have a similar car, 65k all matching numbers, 300hp 4-speed, both tops. I have been offered $98k which I feel is about right, although I have no current interest in selling it.


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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 10:42 PM
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Nice looking 62!

Need some shots of the engine compartment.

Do you have a hard top for it?

And what is the condition of the soft top?
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Old Jun 18, 2025 | 05:45 AM
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I could be a buyer. Much more info needed.
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Old Jun 18, 2025 | 08:28 AM
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Your car is beautiful.
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Sorry about the loss of your Dad (just lost mine this past spring). Your Dad did what appears from here to be a nice job restoring and caring for it. I've got no hints on its value - other than be sure to show underside and engine pics to get better inputs on value - but good luck with the sale.
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Originally Posted by Plasticman
Nice looking 62!

Need some shots of the engine compartment.

Do you have a hard top for it?

And what is the condition of the soft top?
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No hardtop, soft top is in great condition. Here are engine pics.

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50 to60k, and get your engine bay detailed.
good luck
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Ahhh nice, a 340 horse car. I agree with above in undercarriage pics to make sure, but this is at least an 80K car as it sits, assuming original engine. Would love to see a pic of the engine stamp pad. A shame you can't keep the car and sorry about your Dad. Looks like he did a great job on it. I am finishing a body off restoration on its twin.

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