I'll wait until I find the right chrome bumper vert.
Thoughts on 77 Coupe
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Thoughts on 77 Coupe
I'm not a big rubber bumper fan but I ran across an orange 77 coupe with new crate 350 new interior and 10 ft paint. Car has 50K miles, auto, air, power everything. No rust so cal garage car. Beautiful. Asking price is 12K. Sounds like a fair price, but this is the most beautiful rubber bumper I've ever seen. Thoughts?
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Sounds a little high to me, but I'm not buying. Why would a new crate engine be needed after only 50K on the original?
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The only real question is do you want this Corvette?
Last edited by Easy Mike; May 13, 2011 at 01:10 PM.
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12 is a little high for a 77.but if it is what you like its worth a little more .new interior is a big plus as is the crate motor.get all the info on the motor .check out your headlights and everything else to make shure they work .dont let him know that this is the best car in the world .offer a little less and see if he is interested.you can find a compromise.will it pass the smog test where you live?
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Not worth 12K with 10 foot paint and a crate motor. I would say in the 9 to 10 range. But it's your money if it makes you happy go for it.
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I'm not a big rubber bumper fan but I ran across an orange 77 coupe with new crate 350 new interior and 10 ft paint. Car has 50K miles, auto, air, power everything. No rust so cal garage car. Beautiful. Asking price is 12K. Sounds like a fair price, but this is the most beautiful rubber bumper I've ever seen. Thoughts?
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If a chrmoe bumper convertible is what you really want, don't settle. Wait until the right one comes along.
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Take the time to find the car you really want. Sit down and make a "must have" list (that's reasonable of course) and stick to it. If you don't in the end you'll never be satisfied.
As others have already said 12K was way to much money for a '77 NOM that needs paint.
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