1981 Vette
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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Based on such limited info, sounds like a fair price. BUT...
Mint? That's a pretty high standard in my book.
Is this an online car? Don't trust anything without checking it out personally.
In my opinion, there is a considerable value difference between an oil or tranny leak, and many opinions on what "minor" really is.
Are you a car tinkerer? I'll bet any 81 will keep you busy on weekends, but it's a fun journey if you have the inclination and time.
I bet with more information, and pics, you'll get more responses.
Mint? That's a pretty high standard in my book.
Is this an online car? Don't trust anything without checking it out personally.
In my opinion, there is a considerable value difference between an oil or tranny leak, and many opinions on what "minor" really is.
Are you a car tinkerer? I'll bet any 81 will keep you busy on weekends, but it's a fun journey if you have the inclination and time.
I bet with more information, and pics, you'll get more responses.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 745
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From: Hutto Texas
Is the car a 4spd or automatic? Colors inside and out? Car run good? Is the car 100% stock? If not what has been changed. If the car is a popular color combo, runs good, completely stock or very close, and has cold AC then $8K is probably fair. However without pictures or more information its hard to tell.
To compare, I paid $8200 out the door for my '81 in Sept. 2010. It is dark grey metallic with black interior, glass t-tops, originally a 4spd car, previous owner added a T-5 5spd, Edelbrock EFI, and new brakes. On the downside the dash pad was cracked, the AC did not blow cold, and the paint has a few issues here and there.
To compare, I paid $8200 out the door for my '81 in Sept. 2010. It is dark grey metallic with black interior, glass t-tops, originally a 4spd car, previous owner added a T-5 5spd, Edelbrock EFI, and new brakes. On the downside the dash pad was cracked, the AC did not blow cold, and the paint has a few issues here and there.
Thread Starter
7th Gear
Joined: Aug 2011
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Thanks for the responses everyone. Here's the deal. It ran great. The exterior is burgandy the interior is silver grey. Not a crack rip or stain. Automatic and air runs cold. He says its all stock. It looks like but I'm not a expert. The paint is real good except for fading on the spoiler. I looked but cannot tell where the leak is from. I would have to jack the car up for a better look. Thanks again for your help.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,943
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From: Southern NH
bring a jack with you. when I went Corvette shopping I brought one and crawled under each one and checked the front end, frame, engine etc. I found 2 that needed complete front end overhauls and weren't even safe to drive.
EVERY one I looked at had a power steering leak, even the one I eventually bought
EVERY one I looked at had a power steering leak, even the one I eventually bought
