What's it worth?
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Drifting
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From: Newport News va
What's it worth?
Stopping in from the C5 side.
I'm looking at a 74, that has been sitting for 10 years. It's 95% complete. It will need totaly resoted. No body damage.
He's asking $4800.00
Good Deal?
Thanks!
I'm looking at a 74, that has been sitting for 10 years. It's 95% complete. It will need totaly resoted. No body damage.
He's asking $4800.00
Good Deal?
Thanks!
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Really need some pics to be any help to you. Rust can be a real issue on C3s unlike later Corvettes. Know what a Birdcage is?
$4800 MAY be a good price unless there are some serious unseen problems. Numbers matching drivetrain? Smallblock? Options?
$4800 MAY be a good price unless there are some serious unseen problems. Numbers matching drivetrain? Smallblock? Options?
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From: Newport News va
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Well if you are looking to restore a car that will have solid value over time, I would say a chrome bumper car might be better. Of course, they cost more to begin with. A later car is a great value, but at this point a questionable collectors car.
So the best advices is to buy what you like. If you love a '74, go for it and enjoy it! Just go in with your eyes open knowing that this will probably not go up in value by a great amount in the near future. I always keep wondering when they will go up in value, as it almost seems inevitable, but the non-chrome bumper cars never seem to go up. And from what I have been reading here, it seems they have been going down in value...not up...in recent years.
So the best advices is to buy what you like. If you love a '74, go for it and enjoy it! Just go in with your eyes open knowing that this will probably not go up in value by a great amount in the near future. I always keep wondering when they will go up in value, as it almost seems inevitable, but the non-chrome bumper cars never seem to go up. And from what I have been reading here, it seems they have been going down in value...not up...in recent years.
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The question cannot be answered with the small amount of info you provided.
Do the engine numbers match the VIN? Is it a coupe or a convertible? What does the frame look like? Are there major issues that are not obvious? (example... a recent CF ad described a C3 roadster in excellent condition with minor TLC issues... problem was, the nose was off a different year. Seller was noncommittal about this, but its something a potential buyer MUST know).
There's no way anyone can logically comment about the asking price without more info. PS, throw away that market price guide.
Do the engine numbers match the VIN? Is it a coupe or a convertible? What does the frame look like? Are there major issues that are not obvious? (example... a recent CF ad described a C3 roadster in excellent condition with minor TLC issues... problem was, the nose was off a different year. Seller was noncommittal about this, but its something a potential buyer MUST know).
There's no way anyone can logically comment about the asking price without more info. PS, throw away that market price guide.
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Depends on what is missing also. If the original engine is missing I'd cut the price by 1/2. Rebuilding the suspension and brakes alone can run into a few thousand $ if you choose to upgrade the components like many of us do. There could be rust issues with the frame that would require removing the body, and then you really get 'while-I'm-at-it-itis' and start spending huge amounts of $. Been there, doing that.
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Drifting
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Depends on what is missing also. If the original engine is missing I'd cut the price by 1/2. Rebuilding the suspension and brakes alone can run into a few thousand $ if you choose to upgrade the components like many of us do. There could be rust issues with the frame that would require removing the body, and then you really get 'while-I'm-at-it-itis' and start spending huge amounts of $. Been there, doing that.
Rick B.
Rick B.
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Rust areas are the kick ups by the back wheels, and the windshield frame (birdcage).
To check the birdcage, remove the inside windshield trim if the owner will allow it.
While your at it, remove it interier kick panels and check for rust in there.
My suggestion is to not worry so much about value, but get the car that you will enjoy to drive and work on. That price doesn't seem outragous for a car that runs, moves, with a good body.
To check the birdcage, remove the inside windshield trim if the owner will allow it.
While your at it, remove it interier kick panels and check for rust in there.
My suggestion is to not worry so much about value, but get the car that you will enjoy to drive and work on. That price doesn't seem outragous for a car that runs, moves, with a good body.
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Drifting
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From: Newport News va
Rust areas are the kick ups by the back wheels, and the windshield frame (birdcage).
To check the birdcage, remove the inside windshield trim if the owner will allow it.
While your at it, remove it interier kick panels and check for rust in there.
My suggestion is to not worry so much about value, but get the car that you will enjoy to drive and work on. That price doesn't seem outragous for a car that runs, moves, with a good body.
To check the birdcage, remove the inside windshield trim if the owner will allow it.
While your at it, remove it interier kick panels and check for rust in there.
My suggestion is to not worry so much about value, but get the car that you will enjoy to drive and work on. That price doesn't seem outragous for a car that runs, moves, with a good body.
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try this one... I just did a search, and I'm sure there are more..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...dcage+pictures
Just scroll it down some.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...dcage+pictures
Just scroll it down some.
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Drifting
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From: Newport News va
try this one... I just did a search, and I'm sure there are more..
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...dcage+pictures
Just scroll it down some.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...dcage+pictures
Just scroll it down some.
Perfect, just what I needed!
Last question.... Is the "Dark Green" a rare color??