Question And Advice
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Question And Advice
I have an opportunity to buy a silver anniversary vette 350 automatic with 11,000 actual miles. The car has never been in the rain and in fact still has the original tires on it. Just a coupe with auto and air. It has been kept in the garage all of this time and is one owner.
Question...What is it worth, or what would a good price be?
Advice...I am relatively sure that all seals, gaskets etc would have to be replaced....What else could I expect to spend to make it driveable?
Thanks,
Chub
Question...What is it worth, or what would a good price be?
Advice...I am relatively sure that all seals, gaskets etc would have to be replaced....What else could I expect to spend to make it driveable?
Thanks,
Chub
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Some say this is high, but it is a good "guide" when comparing different year vettes.
NADA says 11,800 to 30,200.
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...&z=48103&da=-1
NADA says 11,800 to 30,200.
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...&z=48103&da=-1
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From: ooltewah tennessee
Some say this is high, but it is a good "guide" when comparing different year vettes.
NADA says 11,800 to 30,200.
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...&z=48103&da=-1
NADA says 11,800 to 30,200.
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.as...&z=48103&da=-1
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From: ooltewah tennessee
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Looks are "nice", but that really just indicates that paint is in good shape and detailing has been done [in order to sell it]. More important is the condition of the mechanical systems: engine, transmission, brakes, suspension. Also important to assess condition of frame/birdcage re. rust and other damage. A third consideration is whether is has all of the pieces/parts that came on the car (whether original or replaced); buying many replacement parts becomes a costly business. Good luck with your purchase.
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Looks are "nice", but that really just indicates that paint is in good shape and detailing has been done [in order to sell it]. More important is the condition of the mechanical systems: engine, transmission, brakes, suspension. Also important to assess condition of frame/birdcage re. rust and other damage. A third consideration is whether is has all of the pieces/parts that came on the car (whether original or replaced); buying many replacement parts becomes a costly business. Good luck with your purchase.
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The miles are low but not low enough to be overly excited about. I would not be surprised if it was a $17,000 car but that is about as high as it should go for an educated buyer and seller for an excellent but otherwise aged car IMHO. I have seen good full restos go looking for buyers and not easily finding many at that level.
JMO.
-Mark.
JMO.
-Mark.
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The miles are low but not low enough to be overly excited about. I would not be surprised if it was a $17,000 car but that is about as high as it should go for an educated buyer and seller for an excellent but otherwise aged car IMHO. I have seen good full restos go looking for buyers and not easily finding many at that level.
JMO.
-Mark.
JMO.
-Mark.
