Found This 72 Today...Beginner's Luck?
Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Alabama
Best I've heard it put in a very long time...that's a keeper!
.I think the car you are looking at is worth the asking price based on what you've shown and the current owners detailed information. As others have said I would have it independantly verified - you are already emotionally attached to the car and need to have a dis-interested third party provide you a hands on sanity check. I wouldn't buy it as an investment, it'll become a pain in your backside and you'll not enjoy the car.
Good luck!
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From: Mount Kisco NY
Thanks again to everyone. I've only put a deposit and haven't actually bought it.
In answer to the questions about my intent, I want something reasonably correct that I can I can drive on nice days to impress my friends and terrorize my enemies.
The fact that it could be put back to "original" or "stock" (or "???") and shown is nice but I probably won’t do it. And I don't have the skill or time to do a serious restoration like many of you have done, but I will do what is necessary to maintain the car.
The car is in northern NJ. How would I find someone to inspect it with me on short notice? I'll pay.
In answer to the questions about my intent, I want something reasonably correct that I can I can drive on nice days to impress my friends and terrorize my enemies.
The fact that it could be put back to "original" or "stock" (or "???") and shown is nice but I probably won’t do it. And I don't have the skill or time to do a serious restoration like many of you have done, but I will do what is necessary to maintain the car.The car is in northern NJ. How would I find someone to inspect it with me on short notice? I'll pay.
Last edited by Phat Cat; Jan 10, 2008 at 09:21 AM.
Drifting
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The Steel Bumper Members have given you very good advice as they know these cars well. The car has mods that some like and others don't. If you like the mods then that is what matters especialy considering that all of the matching/correct parts are comming with the car.
At the price for a BB 72 looking that nice, I don't think you would be going wrong. It does not matter if it is the first car or 100th car you have looked at; if it is the wright car BUY IT
Some one commented on the C2 being out of reach and this is true for many and in relevance to Corvette that effects all generations. The 68-72' are going to continue to rise and as the "supply in deman" dimishs, the rubber bumper cars will increase.
I think you have maid a great choise on a C3
At the price for a BB 72 looking that nice, I don't think you would be going wrong. It does not matter if it is the first car or 100th car you have looked at; if it is the wright car BUY IT
Some one commented on the C2 being out of reach and this is true for many and in relevance to Corvette that effects all generations. The 68-72' are going to continue to rise and as the "supply in deman" dimishs, the rubber bumper cars will increase.
I think you have maid a great choise on a C3
Melting Slicks
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If I ever get to $32,000 in my SB 72 it will look very good. But I am far away from it. I think that he's not giving it away but you won't be working on it for years either (like me).
Go get it and then rub it in.............
Go get it and then rub it in.............
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Le Mans Master
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I gave $25,000 for my '72 auto vert. The block is from a '70, that's OK by me cause that's about 100 more horses. If you like, buy it. Heck mine even had the rally wheels swapped out for '81s.
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Le Mans Master
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Thanks again to everyone. I've only put a deposit and haven't actually bought it.
In answer to the questions about my intent, I want something reasonably correct that I can I can drive on nice days to impress my friends and terrorize my enemies. The fact that it could be put back to "original" or "stock" (or "???") and shown is nice but I probably won’t do it. And I don't have the skill or time to do a serious restoration like many of you have done, but I will do what is necessary to maintain the car.
The car is in northern NJ. How would I find someone to inspect it with me on short notice? I'll pay.
In answer to the questions about my intent, I want something reasonably correct that I can I can drive on nice days to impress my friends and terrorize my enemies.
The fact that it could be put back to "original" or "stock" (or "???") and shown is nice but I probably won’t do it. And I don't have the skill or time to do a serious restoration like many of you have done, but I will do what is necessary to maintain the car.The car is in northern NJ. How would I find someone to inspect it with me on short notice? I'll pay.
Again, it's a great looking car and well worth the price in my opinion. And, something you won't have to put money into to make it look impressive.
Hope it passes the inspection.
Dave
Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Thanks again to everyone. I've only put a deposit and haven't actually bought it.
In answer to the questions about my intent, I want something reasonably correct that I can I can drive on nice days to impress my friends and terrorize my enemies. The fact that it could be put back to "original" or "stock" (or "???") and shown is nice but I probably won’t do it. And I don't have the skill or time to do a serious restoration like many of you have done, but I will do what is necessary to maintain the car.
The car is in northern NJ. How would I find someone to inspect it with me on short notice? I'll pay.
In answer to the questions about my intent, I want something reasonably correct that I can I can drive on nice days to impress my friends and terrorize my enemies.
The fact that it could be put back to "original" or "stock" (or "???") and shown is nice but I probably won’t do it. And I don't have the skill or time to do a serious restoration like many of you have done, but I will do what is necessary to maintain the car.The car is in northern NJ. How would I find someone to inspect it with me on short notice? I'll pay.
That car is absolutely beautiful and as others have pointed out, you couldn't touch that price doing it yourself. Enjoy it!
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Mike, I think he will be in good shape and he never said he was on the way to an NCRS judging event tomorrow. Cars like that are a good foundation for the guy. Ten people come along and say something nice and you pick it apart. If the cage is good an the frame is as good as the parts that we saw in the pictures then it is much better than most.
Ten guys (as per your post) in this thread jumped up and said BUY IT! based on many photos of the very pretty paint- and almost no details of the mechanics/structure. That's not doing the guy a favour at all.
Please don't tell me that a former small block car now with a NOM big block truck motor, bent and straightened/patched frame, half rotted birdcage and missing or bogus trim tag will still be worth 32K all because it has really pretty paint and the owner is a nice passionate guy...............
Let the blood flow back to the upper brain, get an inspector to go over it with a fine tooth comb and then make a decision.
The OP may not give a rats *** about originality (although he does seem to care in other threads) and the original parts may be of no value to him right now, but some day the car will be put up for sale. Those parts will be worth gold them- or be a deal breaker. Been there done that.
Burning Brakes
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From: Apple Valley Minnesota
Phat Cat,
If you like the car, then that's what counts. It's your money. It looks like a great car for a good price. Yes, some things have been done to it that makes it non-original, but overall it looks like something nice to drive and enjoy. But, if you're getting the original parts, then that's good news. If you look at My Corvette Photos, you'll see what an original BB Roadster looks like....pretty boring compared to yours.
After a few years, you could probably make a few $$ selling it without doing anything to it. Having it inspected by someone with C3 knowledge would be worth the money. Enjoy it!
Good luck,
Dave
If you like the car, then that's what counts. It's your money. It looks like a great car for a good price. Yes, some things have been done to it that makes it non-original, but overall it looks like something nice to drive and enjoy. But, if you're getting the original parts, then that's good news. If you look at My Corvette Photos, you'll see what an original BB Roadster looks like....pretty boring compared to yours.
After a few years, you could probably make a few $$ selling it without doing anything to it. Having it inspected by someone with C3 knowledge would be worth the money. Enjoy it!
Good luck,
Dave
Drifting
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From: Melrose Florida
Fair enough, but look at the reaction on this forum in other posts when somebody buys a car sight unseen or without inspecting it properly and later finds out that there's basic 'issues' with the car or that he overpaid.
Ten guys (as per your post) in this thread jumped up and said BUY IT! based on many photos of the very pretty paint- and almost no details of the mechanics/structure. That's not doing the guy a favour at all.
Please don't tell me that a former small block car now with a NOM big block truck motor, bent and straightened/patched frame, half rotted birdcage and missing or bogus trim tag will still be worth 32K all because it has really pretty paint and the owner is a nice passionate guy...............
Let the blood flow back to the upper brain, get an inspector to go over it with a fine tooth comb and then make a decision.
The OP may not give a rats *** about originality (although he does seem to care in other threads) and the original parts may be of no value to him right now, but some day the car will be put up for sale. Those parts will be worth gold them- or be a deal breaker. Been there done that.
Ten guys (as per your post) in this thread jumped up and said BUY IT! based on many photos of the very pretty paint- and almost no details of the mechanics/structure. That's not doing the guy a favour at all.
Please don't tell me that a former small block car now with a NOM big block truck motor, bent and straightened/patched frame, half rotted birdcage and missing or bogus trim tag will still be worth 32K all because it has really pretty paint and the owner is a nice passionate guy...............
Let the blood flow back to the upper brain, get an inspector to go over it with a fine tooth comb and then make a decision.
The OP may not give a rats *** about originality (although he does seem to care in other threads) and the original parts may be of no value to him right now, but some day the car will be put up for sale. Those parts will be worth gold them- or be a deal breaker. Been there done that.
Steve
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Fair enough, but look at the reaction on this forum in other posts when somebody buys a car sight unseen or without inspecting it properly and later finds out that there's basic 'issues' with the car or that he overpaid.
Ten guys (as per your post) in this thread jumped up and said BUY IT! based on many photos of the very pretty paint- and almost no details of the mechanics/structure. That's not doing the guy a favour at all.
Please don't tell me that a former small block car now with a NOM big block truck motor, bent and straightened/patched frame, half rotted birdcage and missing or bogus trim tag will still be worth 32K all because it has really pretty paint and the owner is a nice passionate guy...............
Let the blood flow back to the upper brain, get an inspector to go over it with a fine tooth comb and then make a decision.
The OP may not give a rats *** about originality (although he does seem to care in other threads) and the original parts may be of no value to him right now, but some day the car will be put up for sale. Those parts will be worth gold them- or be a deal breaker. Been there done that.
Ten guys (as per your post) in this thread jumped up and said BUY IT! based on many photos of the very pretty paint- and almost no details of the mechanics/structure. That's not doing the guy a favour at all.
Please don't tell me that a former small block car now with a NOM big block truck motor, bent and straightened/patched frame, half rotted birdcage and missing or bogus trim tag will still be worth 32K all because it has really pretty paint and the owner is a nice passionate guy...............
Let the blood flow back to the upper brain, get an inspector to go over it with a fine tooth comb and then make a decision.
The OP may not give a rats *** about originality (although he does seem to care in other threads) and the original parts may be of no value to him right now, but some day the car will be put up for sale. Those parts will be worth gold them- or be a deal breaker. Been there done that.
Drifting
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phatcat...I sent you a PM but you should probably contact crossram who is a moderator here and has a very sweet collection of cars as it sounds as if he is a perfectionist. He just recently sold a very similar 72 454 convert. See the link below...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=454
That would be a good comparison for ya....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...&highlight=454
That would be a good comparison for ya....
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From: Kawartha Lakes and PEC, Ontario
Melting Slicks
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Phat Cat,
I would also agree with several members. A very nice car, especially if ALL the original parts changed out go with the car. However, in looking at the pictures, it sure seems like it is more a Mulsanne blue than Bryar blue. I also don't see the rear alarm switch on the tail panel, which is standard equipment on a '72 model.
You say it's a 1972 Bryar blue LS5 Corvette, did you indeed verify that by the VIN plate?
I would also agree with several members. A very nice car, especially if ALL the original parts changed out go with the car. However, in looking at the pictures, it sure seems like it is more a Mulsanne blue than Bryar blue. I also don't see the rear alarm switch on the tail panel, which is standard equipment on a '72 model.
You say it's a 1972 Bryar blue LS5 Corvette, did you indeed verify that by the VIN plate?
Last edited by early shark; Jan 10, 2008 at 04:19 PM.
Drifting
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Phat Cat,
I would also agree with several members. A very nice car, especially if ALL the original parts changed out go with the car. However, in looking at the pictures, it sure seems like it is more a Mulsanne blue than Bryar blue. I also don't see the rear alarm switch on the tail panel, which is standard equipment on a '72 model.
You say it's a 1972 Bryar blue LS5 Corvette, did you indeed verify that by the VIN plate?
I would also agree with several members. A very nice car, especially if ALL the original parts changed out go with the car. However, in looking at the pictures, it sure seems like it is more a Mulsanne blue than Bryar blue. I also don't see the rear alarm switch on the tail panel, which is standard equipment on a '72 model.
You say it's a 1972 Bryar blue LS5 Corvette, did you indeed verify that by the VIN plate?
Steve
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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque
I agree with early shark,the color does not look like Bryar Blue.Tell him to check the trim tag on the door it should be 945.From the pics it looks like a real nice car and if everything checks out 32k is a good price for a 454 vert.
Team Owner
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There have been LOTS of good points made. I'll add just one. This car's greatest value is as a stock, restored car. But, that's not what it is now! So what does it cost to make it stock again? Does this amount or even part of this amount get deducted from the $32,000. Is this car kinda worth a lot because it's kinda two cars?.
Regards,
Alan
PS: Is that a VW Phaeton in the back ground? Hardly ever see one of those.
Regards,
Alan
PS: Is that a VW Phaeton in the back ground? Hardly ever see one of those.