kamer

I have a 1982 Corvette that I'm thinking of selling but can't really find a good way to judge the value. It's got 37K original miles. Red on red. Car is 100% original. It has a few flaws but just because it's be around for 24 years. I would rate it as VERY good condition.

Can anyone give me an idea of what the value would be?

IrishJoker

Start with the NADA Blue Book On-line - then use your own judgement as to the adjustment on value.

Markm10431

if it's there mechanically and electrically, between 8-12 depending on the paint

kamer

It's good condition mechanically and the paint is very good. I looked at the NADA but it just seems to vary so much I'm not sure how much to trust it.

2TONE82

FWIW I picked up my '82 in 2004 for $15,000. It is a two-tone car with glass tops, alum wheels, leather and most options but not the power door locks/seat/mirror or rear window def. It has cruise, power windows...weird, huh?

It is very original...in fact, I think I pulled the original plugs and air filters out! She showed about 22K on the clock when I bought her, has 27K now. I have documented it back to the original owner, something the previous owner had not done. I have tons of other documents, build sheet etc. I have it insured for $20K and would ask $17 ~$18 for her.

Nifty 71

I saw a nice one at the Houston car show yesterday for around $18,000 with 39K miles. 82's in original condition are nice cars.

kamer

It has power windows, locks, defroster, air, glass as well as fiberglass tops, aluminum wheels, cruise, power seat. It has cloth seats but I'm replacing with leather.

I do have ALL documentation, including windows sticker. I believe I'm about the 5th owner but I was able to do a CarFax to determine the original mileage.

Really nice car. I hate to get rid of it but thinking of buying a different year.

2TONE82

If you're thinking of selling it I'd keep it original ...the door trim tag will inform savvy potential buyers of the cloth seats vice leather...may cause concern over such a low mileage car...where there is smoke there's fire...a purist point of view

kamer

Well, to remedy that, I bought Al Knoch leather on foam. The original cloth are perfect and I plan on just pulling out the originals and storing them. This way I can easily put back the leather. The problem is that I already bought the leather after I decided to sell.

bluesilver82

I paid 8k for my 82 a month ago. It needs paint (a 10 footer) 120k miles on the car. Most of the stuff works on the car but needs a little TLC. My car is 99% original (paint, motor, tranny, rear end and interior) The exhaust has been modified and a new after market distributor has been installed.

Hope this helps.

IrishJoker

February 27, 2006
Collectible Car
1982 Chevrolet Corvette
2 Door Coupe

Original MSRP: $18,290


Low Retail Average Retail High Retail
$7,100 $12,825 $19,100

Options:

Corvette Aluminum Wheels
$350 $400 $500
Corvette Glass Roof
$275 $375 $450
Factory Air Conditioning
10% 10% 10%

TOTAL PRICE:
$8,435 $14,883 $21,960

Nothing hard about running these figures at all: Use these figures to start with and move up or down from there withing the bracket you think your car falls in.