Is this a decent find?
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Cruising
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From: Toms River NJ
Is this a decent find?
I'm New Here just found this stingray contacted the seller and he has it on hold for me with a deposit.
1976 Stingray 115,000 manual 4 speed t-tops.
Rebuilt engine about 2 years ago, New interior, Clear Title, New Paint Job also 2 years ago, New Brakes, Owner was working on the car and has receipts for up to $6,000 worth of repairs.
Car is selling for 8,995, is this a good price?
Thanks Guys,
-Soul
1976 Stingray 115,000 manual 4 speed t-tops.
Rebuilt engine about 2 years ago, New interior, Clear Title, New Paint Job also 2 years ago, New Brakes, Owner was working on the car and has receipts for up to $6,000 worth of repairs.
Car is selling for 8,995, is this a good price?
Thanks Guys,
-Soul
Drifting
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From: Melrose Florida
No offense intended, but you asked...
$9k for a high mileage '76 is not a good price, the $6k of work you mentioned is much closer to a good price.
Also, the door alignment (both sides,as near as I can tell from pics) is not encouraging, and I don't recognize those mirrors.
If the frame is ok, and it runs and drives well, and if you can get it for $4k-7K, you might be alright.
Steve
$9k for a high mileage '76 is not a good price, the $6k of work you mentioned is much closer to a good price.
Also, the door alignment (both sides,as near as I can tell from pics) is not encouraging, and I don't recognize those mirrors.
If the frame is ok, and it runs and drives well, and if you can get it for $4k-7K, you might be alright.
Steve
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From: Carbondale Pa.
Have you physically seen the car, ya know,,, touched it, I'd like to see if the bra is covering up anything, how is the frame or birdcage, rust,,, ?
if it checks out ok, it's your money and if ya really want it,,, I'd try to dicker it down some, welcome to the forum,,,,Peace,,, Moosie
if it checks out ok, it's your money and if ya really want it,,, I'd try to dicker it down some, welcome to the forum,,,,Peace,,, Moosie
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Originally Posted by halfmoontrail
No offense intended, but you asked...
$9k for a high mileage '76 is not a good price, the $6k of work you mentioned is much closer to a good price.
Also, the door alignment (both sides,as near as I can tell from pics) is not encouraging, and I don't recognize those mirrors.
If the frame is ok, and it runs and drives well, and if you can get it for $4k-7K, you might be alright.
Steve
$9k for a high mileage '76 is not a good price, the $6k of work you mentioned is much closer to a good price.
Also, the door alignment (both sides,as near as I can tell from pics) is not encouraging, and I don't recognize those mirrors.
If the frame is ok, and it runs and drives well, and if you can get it for $4k-7K, you might be alright.
Steve
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From: Toms River NJ
Originally Posted by moosie982
Have you physically seen the car, ya know,,, touched it, I'd like to see if the bra is covering up anything, how is the frame or birdcage, rust,,, ?
if it checks out ok, it's your money and if ya really want it,,, I'd try to dicker it down some, welcome to the forum,,,,Peace,,, Moosie
if it checks out ok, it's your money and if ya really want it,,, I'd try to dicker it down some, welcome to the forum,,,,Peace,,, Moosie
We will most likely be taking it if there is no frame damage, with the new paint job im sure he must have taken care of the rust.
-Soul
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From: Carbondale Pa.
Originally Posted by Redeemedsoul
My Father has seen it up close, these are pictures i have only gotten from online, my father placed a deposit for me to see it this coming tuesday. Any specific areas to look for rust? I check the forums but couldnt find a "buyer's checklist" on what to look for.
We will most likely be taking it if there is no frame damage, with the new paint job im sure he must have taken care of the rust.
-Soul
We will most likely be taking it if there is no frame damage, with the new paint job im sure he must have taken care of the rust.
-Soul
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From: FL
Originally Posted by halfmoontrail
No offense intended, but you asked...
$9k for a high mileage '76 is not a good price, the $6k of work you mentioned is much closer to a good price.
Also, the door alignment (both sides,as near as I can tell from pics) is not encouraging, and I don't recognize those mirrors.
If the frame is ok, and it runs and drives well, and if you can get it for $4k-7K, you might be alright.
Steve
$9k for a high mileage '76 is not a good price, the $6k of work you mentioned is much closer to a good price.
Also, the door alignment (both sides,as near as I can tell from pics) is not encouraging, and I don't recognize those mirrors.
If the frame is ok, and it runs and drives well, and if you can get it for $4k-7K, you might be alright.
Steve
The door alignment is about the same as my '75. These cars were never perfect from the factory.
The mirrors are the stock ones. Passenger side is dealer option. Sport mirrors did not arrive till '77 or so.
If the car has a solid frame, it should be good for $8k or so.
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Like the others said, look into the frame and birdcage rust, if it looks ok then its a pretty good deal. Not stellar, but a good deal. With all the work he aparently has recipts for all you have to do is cosmetic and performance enhancements. The WS Frame rust would concerne me more than the rest of the car, but that too can be fixed.
If it looks good and toots your whistle, go for it and welcome aboard
If it looks good and toots your whistle, go for it and welcome aboard
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
I paid 6500 for mine, and it was freshly painted with 50K originial miles. That was five years ago so if we adjust for inflation, hmmm it still seems high when I compare.
Remember XXX number of dollars for REPAIRS means nothing, other than that the car was never fixed by the owner, just driven to a shop.
Remember XXX number of dollars for REPAIRS means nothing, other than that the car was never fixed by the owner, just driven to a shop.
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From: Chandler Arizona
St. Jude Donor '08
Inspect the car on a lift if at all possible, and get a local CF member to come look at it with you, may will be willing if they are close. Until you get it in the air it's tough to see much underneath. 
"don't let that fancy paint job fool you"
(Wall of VooDoo - Call of the West)
"don't let that fancy paint job fool you"
(Wall of VooDoo - Call of the West)
Drifting
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
I would also look around the cowl where the fenders are bonded to the body, look at the doors where the hinges attach, look in the fender wells and finally look behind the rear fender wells. Often these areas will show if it has been wrecked and repaired. If you see bonding seems cracked or fresh fiber glass repairs you have negotiating leverage or the seeya option.
Drifting
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From: Circleville Ohio
Vader vette
The price seems OK My 75 With 44k miles with small problems Needed A radiator And front Brake Calipers Hoses And pads Front & back Bumpers And I paid 10.5ks For It and I would do It Again The car runs
GREAT.My Question is what happened to the motor that it need re-built at 115k miles that would be my concern and rust of course you dont need a parts car good luck let the forum know what happens .
GREAT.My Question is what happened to the motor that it need re-built at 115k miles that would be my concern and rust of course you dont need a parts car good luck let the forum know what happens .
