Is this reasonable...need advice
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Is this reasonable...need advice
I have a C2 coupe and have spent most of my time gathering info on the C2's. Have recently become obsessed with the C3 body style and think this is a decent find. What do you think?
Matching numbers 1971 350 4-speed with AC, coupe with t-top, black show-quality paint (incorrect of course but looks awesome; original is bridgehampton blue), interior in excellent condition (blue), original radioin the car is only thing that doesn't work, new tires, 48,000 original miles, original transmission, new clutch. Rides exceptionally smooth. Seller asking $22,000.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Matching numbers 1971 350 4-speed with AC, coupe with t-top, black show-quality paint (incorrect of course but looks awesome; original is bridgehampton blue), interior in excellent condition (blue), original radioin the car is only thing that doesn't work, new tires, 48,000 original miles, original transmission, new clutch. Rides exceptionally smooth. Seller asking $22,000.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
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That price is in the ball park if it's a real nice car. The paint change detracts a bit from the value. But if it's done well and you like black it's not that big a deal. I'm also a long time C2 owner that bought a 68 BB last year. I really love it. Great lines. Check out all the usual suspects: Frame, birdcage, casting numbers etc. Vacuum problems and fiber optics are areas unique to C3's that can be problematic. Good luck 
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if it needs nothing then ok.....if it needs work then its high.....you can easily put that kind of money into fixing these up so getting one thats in great shape is often times cheaper then a bargain.....
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I have a C2 coupe and have spent most of my time gathering info on the C2's. Have recently become obsessed with the C3 body style and think this is a decent find. What do you think?
Matching numbers 1971 350 4-speed with AC, coupe with t-top, black show-quality paint (incorrect of course but looks awesome; original is bridgehampton blue), interior in excellent condition (blue), original radioin the car is only thing that doesn't work, new tires, 48,000 original miles, original transmission, new clutch. Rides exceptionally smooth. Seller asking $22,000.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Matching numbers 1971 350 4-speed with AC, coupe with t-top, black show-quality paint (incorrect of course but looks awesome; original is bridgehampton blue), interior in excellent condition (blue), original radioin the car is only thing that doesn't work, new tires, 48,000 original miles, original transmission, new clutch. Rides exceptionally smooth. Seller asking $22,000.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.