Your thoughts on this LT1
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From: mississauga ON
Your thoughts on this LT1
http://www.proteamcorvette.com/cars/273W.htm
Proteam's "sale" pricing seems somewhat reasonable.
($26K). I've always liked that green.
Proteam's "sale" pricing seems somewhat reasonable.
($26K). I've always liked that green.
Drifting
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From: Yooperville MI
Unless you've dealt with Pro-Team before, my opinion is "it's a car collection that happens to be for sale" if you have enough disposable income. Some cars are very nice, but you need to look at the car, don't buy anything sight unseen, especially when he wants to knock 13k off the original price.
Original cars are nice finds, but they will eventually need restoration work once you start driving it, unless you plan to just store it as part of a collection and not touch it. That said, after restoration, the buyer will be heavily upside down in value with this car.
They also make no comment on corrosion or body and paint condition. So in my eyes, no comment leaves it up to the buyer to decide.
Just my thoughts.
Original cars are nice finds, but they will eventually need restoration work once you start driving it, unless you plan to just store it as part of a collection and not touch it. That said, after restoration, the buyer will be heavily upside down in value with this car.
They also make no comment on corrosion or body and paint condition. So in my eyes, no comment leaves it up to the buyer to decide.
Just my thoughts.
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From: Southbound
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What are your plans for this LT-1? NCRS? Bloomington? It's holding its value because it's original and (essentially) low miles. The minute you start driving it, the value begins to go down.
If you want NCRS and Bloomington, for the money this car offers a very good start toward each.
If you want a Corvette to drive and enjoy, take the LT-1 price and buy two non-LT-1 Sharks.
If you want NCRS and Bloomington, for the money this car offers a very good start toward each.
If you want a Corvette to drive and enjoy, take the LT-1 price and buy two non-LT-1 Sharks.
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From: mississauga ON
Originally Posted by Easy Mike
What are your plans for this LT-1? <snip>
But the prices in the US seem so much better than here in Canada,
and "you know how it is", something catches your eye, and the gears
start spinning.
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Proteam wants $40K
Corvette Magazine's recent value guide has the 72 LT-1 coupe at:
Average - $29K
Good - $32K
I would not consider it Showroom based on the pics
Overpriced !
Corvette Magazine's recent value guide has the 72 LT-1 coupe at:
Average - $29K
Good - $32K
I would not consider it Showroom based on the pics
Overpriced !
Last edited by Bullshark; Nov 29, 2006 at 03:33 PM.
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From: mississauga ON
Originally Posted by Bullshark
Proteam wants $40K
Corvette Magazine's recent value guide has the 72 LT-1 coupe at:
Average - $29K
Good - $32K
I would not consider it Showroom based on the pics
Overpriced !
Corvette Magazine's recent value guide has the 72 LT-1 coupe at:
Average - $29K
Good - $32K
I would not consider it Showroom based on the pics
Overpriced !
my eye....got me thinkng...but only for a moment.
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That's a pretty fair price for an original LT-1 especially for Pro-Team. Certainly worth a look.
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My thoughts on the LT1.
I think the sale price is very reasonable for the description of the car.
Out here in the West I would say the average pricing for an matching numbers correct unrestored LT1 car is in the $30-$40 range.
This sale price would make me somewhat supicious of the car. I don't know why Pro-Team discounts so much at certain times?
As far as an unrestored car. My feelings are that I have had both and I prefer a "survivor". With the "survivor" usually all the parts are there. Restored cars are only as good as the restorer! It is getting increasily difficult now days to find an old Corvette that has not been already restored!
Out here in the West I would say the average pricing for an matching numbers correct unrestored LT1 car is in the $30-$40 range.
This sale price would make me somewhat supicious of the car. I don't know why Pro-Team discounts so much at certain times?
As far as an unrestored car. My feelings are that I have had both and I prefer a "survivor". With the "survivor" usually all the parts are there. Restored cars are only as good as the restorer! It is getting increasily difficult now days to find an old Corvette that has not been already restored!
Actually, Pro Team prices C3's in keeping with the market. Tell 'em you want a '67 435 car and see how quick they bend you over.