What's a #'s mathing engine worth.....
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Agreed
Originally Posted by big_G
Correct. The value added for the matching car/engine is proportional to the total value of the subject vehicle. I bet a guy with a '67 nom 427/435 would pay dearly for the original engine. Not true for a mid-'70's L-48.
A guy with a $8,000 car could probhably care less & thats why it was 8 grand in the first place.............i hate people who are CLUELESS with an attitude..........!!!
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Originally Posted by stinkray
So what you're saying is: If I owned the Austrailian 68 L-88, and I put a rod through the block, the car is worthless? Even if when searching for a replacement engine, I was able to track down a complete engine that was identical except for the vin stamping. Do you still say the car is worthless? What if I went as far as to keep the old boat anchor that was dripping oil and antifreeze all over my floor? Still say it's worthless? I call 
on your theory. I would pay more money for say a '76 L-48 car that had a 572 in it than I would pay if it had an L-48. Modified cars are where the money is, unless it is some super ultra rare car.
on your theory. I would pay more money for say a '76 L-48 car that had a 572 in it than I would pay if it had an L-48. Modified cars are where the money is, unless it is some super ultra rare car.&&&&&&&& that's because most '76 L48's arent worth much even with the correct motor / numbers matching !!!!!
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Originally Posted by 427SIXPACK
&&&&&&&& that's because most '76 L48's arent worth much even with the correct motor / numbers matching !!!!!
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I Agree But..........
Originally Posted by big_G
Yes, but when I bought my '68 L-79 'Vert back in '74, matching numbers big-block C-2's were going for less than what I paid for my '68.($3,400)
I AGREE BUT.......... that was then, this is NOW !!!
EVERYTHING is relative, as one mans garbage is anothers treasure !!
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Originally Posted by big_G
Correct. The value added for the matching car/engine is proportional to the total value of the subject vehicle. I bet a guy with a '67 nom 427/435 would pay dearly for the original engine. Not true for a mid-'70's L-48.
Then again...some guys simply don't care if it had the numbers matching block or not. They want to do their own thing and drive it! I have seen quite a few customs pull some pretty decent money if they are done right. Not just vettes either...Any custom done right COULD be worth more that if it was a survivor or resto. Again...depends on the "subject vehicle"
I myself am not into all the judging and
. I bought my car to drive and enjoy. I could care less where it "ranks". I know it's nice. That's all that really matters to me.
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Agreed........
Agreed but theres always a difference between investment cars & cars to build your own way..........i like them both.............
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Originally Posted by Scootin_Z
. If it's a chrome C3 or mid year...different story.
Then again...some guys simply don't care if it had the numbers matching block or not. They want to do their own thing and drive it! :
Then again...some guys simply don't care if it had the numbers matching block or not. They want to do their own thing and drive it! :
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Originally Posted by gator79
mine is a chrome C3 factory big block high optioned vert that has a correct numbers (date codes) but not the original block. I am doing a complete frame off restoration on it with no intentions of selling it, I was just curious how much it affects the value. I bought this car to restore and drive it, like it is supposed to be. I will buy other vettes but this one will be a keeper
Drive the freakin wheels off that thing once your done with it!
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not original block
Originally Posted by gator79
mine is a chrome C3 factory big block high optioned vert that has a correct numbers (date codes) but not the original block. I am doing a complete frame off restoration on it with no intentions of selling it, I was just curious how much it affects the value. I bought this car to restore and drive it, like it is supposed to be. I will buy other vettes but this one will be a keeper
not original block basically means your car is not original even with other correct date codes matching or not, it's either original motor or not it's pretty cut & dry, Therefore it can devalue a big block car significantly because thats what people are paying big $$$$$$$$$ for in a big block, or any "ORIGINAL NUMBERS MATCHING" car for that matter. If it's not an investment car & you didnt pay matching numbers all original money for it, don't worry about it, ENJOY IT, smoke the tires & have some fun with NO FEAR of blowing up your ORIGINAL Motor.
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Originally Posted by Scootin_Z
GOOD!!!
Drive the freakin wheels off that thing once your done with it!
Drive the freakin wheels off that thing once your done with it!
with my big block that is not stock 
most of the tire wear will be on the rear tires
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Originally Posted by 427SIXPACK
ACCEPTABLE is very generic, to a N.C.R.S or BLOOOMINGTON judge it is useless, wrong motor is wrong motor period, including if you ever want to retain big money for your car, a no match is a no match no matter what & reduces the value of EVERY CORVETTE..............FACT 
with a sample exception of like a DRAGSTER, and an owner who just doesnt care. MOST DO.......
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with a sample exception of like a DRAGSTER, and an owner who just doesnt care. MOST DO.......
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In the hands of the right person(I mean wrong person) a correctly numbered motor can easily become a numbers-matching.
Even the broach marks can be doctored to appear correct.
Who knows, the one you were asking about in your thread maybe an example. Clearly you weren't sure, or were you
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still uncertain i agree,
Originally Posted by DZRick
Ever here of ProTeam or the fact that there are many more original bigblock vettes out there today than came off the assembly line?
In the hands of the right person(I mean wrong person) a correctly numbered motor can easily become a numbers-matching.
Even the broach marks can be doctored to appear correct.
Who knows, the one you were asking about in your thread maybe an example. Clearly you weren't sure, or were you
In the hands of the right person(I mean wrong person) a correctly numbered motor can easily become a numbers-matching.
Even the broach marks can be doctored to appear correct.
Who knows, the one you were asking about in your thread maybe an example. Clearly you weren't sure, or were you
STILL UNCERTAIN, I AGREE, why do you think i was so nervous & posted, because i paid big block all original money for the car & we all agree i think that non matching numbers would make my car value drop 50% or more. But i have a lot of documentation, tank sticker, receipts, POP & fantastic owner history, & those are things places like "PRO TEAM USUALLY DON'T HAVE OR PROVIDE"
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P.S my car was sold Via Barrett Jackson auctions in the early 90's before they were as big a name as they are now, and sold as matching number original with documentation, i purchased the car in 2000 and completed minor enhancements to make it a show car. Not that it means anything but they seem to know what they have & when most people pay the big bucks, they bring a mavin or do lots of homework first.
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[QUOTE=DZRick]And I for one honestly hope you have got what you paid for.
THANKS: I still feel like i got what i paid for, got lots of fun out of the car, millions of looks & lots of trophies, pride & joy..........!!
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