1979 L-82 Corvette
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1979 L-82 Corvette
Hello. I need help in understanding the value of my terminally-ill father's Corvette. Currently, it is sitting in the garage and not running.The engine(original) and transmission were taken out because my father had planned to insert a hot motor. He never got around to doing it, so it remains stock. Everything is origianl as far as I know. It has some minor wera/scratches in the front fender area and the interior could use a little work. Here's my question: how much is a Vette like this worth? I hope to have pics here soon for everyone to see as it can make it easier for one to quote. Even a ball park figure would be great.
Thank you.
Jon in Houston
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Jon in Houston
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From: Indian River MI
Originally Posted by Greengiant
Hello. I need help in understanding the value of my terminally-ill father's Corvette. Currently, it is sitting in the garage and not running.The engine(original) and transmission were taken out because my father had planned to insert a hot motor. He never got around to doing it, so it remains stock. Everything is origianl as far as I know. It has some minor wera/scratches in the front fender area and the interior could use a little work. Here's my question: how much is a Vette like this worth? I hope to have pics here soon for everyone to see as it can make it easier for one to quote. Even a ball park figure would be great.
Thank you.
Jon in Houston
Thank you.
Jon in Houston
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In it's current state it is worth in the neighborhood of $3,000.
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I agree with the $3,000 figure based on your description. There are a lot of unknowns. If you wanted the car just for something to fix up and put back on the street it would be a fun project... maybe not even too expensive. If you wanted it to sell and make some $$$, you're probably not going to make a whole lot.
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I have a 79 L82. I am in the process of restoring, If you are going to sell the car please let me know?
Is the car a automatic? How many miles? Can you find out if the antenna bezel is a black plastic insert? I just wanting to determine if its a early or late year 79.
Thanks
Ted
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Is the car a automatic? How many miles? Can you find out if the antenna bezel is a black plastic insert? I just wanting to determine if its a early or late year 79.
Thanks
Ted
tedhalberstadt@yahoo.com
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From: Fairview Heights Illinois, near Saint Louis MO, STL C3 Shark
Originally Posted by ss409cid
Not running $3000.......
You could go as high as $5k, if someone used to have one just like it, sold it, and really want one like it again.