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Racer
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Burning Brakes
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Somewhere between $12,000 and $26,000, depending on mileage, condition, options and what is meant by "solid", "good paint" or "clean."
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You need A LOT more info to get market value on something like that. There are lots of informed forum members who will offer opinions based on pictures but what about the details? Matching numbers, original color and trim? That kind of stuff. It does look nice in the pictures though but that can be deceiving.
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Racer
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You need A LOT more info to get market value on something like that. There are lots of informed forum members who will offer opinions based on pictures but what about the details? Matching numbers, original color and trim? That kind of stuff. It does look nice in the pictures though but that can be deceiving.
I'm more interested in the low end drivers market price range because I'm thinking it's possible I may be able to swing a really good deal on this car.
Thanks for the replies.
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Obviously without enough information, a better range on a clean numbers matching correct-color '68 convertible with good paint would be closer to $17.5k-$22.5.
Lower dollars would indicate problems as it dips into coupe money. Higher would be higher-end paint, options, docs, detail...
Lower dollars would indicate problems as it dips into coupe money. Higher would be higher-end paint, options, docs, detail...
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Racer
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Ok, I went and looked at the car. I don't have a ton of C3 knowledge so anything you see out of place please mention it. If anybody wants to give me a quick history of 68's I won't get mad. I have a 65 currently.
It looks like a numbers matching car, early car (02118) the list that was in the car said it came with air, but I talked to what I think was the second owner and he claimed it never had air. It's going to be auctioned tomorrow.
I thought L-79s came with aluminum intake? Also does it have power brakes, I don't see the booster?
Also is there a seam behind the rear wheels that runs upward toward the back of the car?
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It looks like a numbers matching car, early car (02118) the list that was in the car said it came with air, but I talked to what I think was the second owner and he claimed it never had air. It's going to be auctioned tomorrow.
I thought L-79s came with aluminum intake? Also does it have power brakes, I don't see the booster?
Also is there a seam behind the rear wheels that runs upward toward the back of the car?
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Ok, I went and looked at the car. I don't have a ton of C3 knowledge so anything you see out of place please mention it. If anybody wants to give me a quick history of 68's I won't get mad. I have a 65 currently.
It looks like a numbers matching car, early car (02118) the list that was in the car said it came with air, but I talked to what I think was the second owner and he claimed it never had air. It's going to be auctioned tomorrow.
I thought L-79s came with aluminum intake? Also does it have power brakes, I don't see the booster?
Also is there a seam behind the rear wheels that runs upward toward the back of the car?
It looks like a numbers matching car, early car (02118) the list that was in the car said it came with air, but I talked to what I think was the second owner and he claimed it never had air. It's going to be auctioned tomorrow.
I thought L-79s came with aluminum intake? Also does it have power brakes, I don't see the booster?
Also is there a seam behind the rear wheels that runs upward toward the back of the car?
Find a knowledgeable inspector and pay him to go over the car with a fine tooth comb and explain to you why 'numbers matching' is meaningless.
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Racer
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You, and don't take this the wrong way, are 'ripe for the picking' in the eyes of sellers by thinking with your lower instead of upper brain. The phony window sticker is laughable by representing options the car clearly doesn't have. Read up on 'buying my first Corvette' or similar posts here.
Find a knowledgeable inspector and pay him to go over the car with a fine tooth comb and explain to you why 'numbers matching' is meaningless.
Find a knowledgeable inspector and pay him to go over the car with a fine tooth comb and explain to you why 'numbers matching' is meaningless.
I started the thread to find the perceived value from forum members, that in turn wanted to know things like options, thus the window sticker. I've posted a few pics to get other thoughts and possibly verify said options.
1968 is really not the year I'm looking for, but if I can pick up a good deal and it's possible at auctions like this, although not likely.
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What A/C?
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No offense taken, but your assuming WAY too much about what I'm thinking of paying for this car!
I started the thread to find the perceived value from forum members, that in turn wanted to know things like options, thus the window sticker. I've posted a few pics to get other thoughts and possibly verify said options.
1968 is really not the year I'm looking for, but if I can pick up a good deal and it's possible at auctions like this, although not likely.
I started the thread to find the perceived value from forum members, that in turn wanted to know things like options, thus the window sticker. I've posted a few pics to get other thoughts and possibly verify said options.
1968 is really not the year I'm looking for, but if I can pick up a good deal and it's possible at auctions like this, although not likely.
Do you still want the car even if it's 'a bargain'
I don't see anything from the pics provided to prove that all of the above is not possible.
Burning Brakes
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Yeah. First thing I noticed was the fake window sticker. What else is faked? Reminds me of a cute, sexy, coke bottled shaped, 44 year-old woman with implants. Then again, that might not be too bad!
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Racer
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Ok, go with this. It's a NOM, many incorrect parts, but looks cosmetically reasonably correct, runs, minimal rust, and driver paint. Whats it worth? I'm just trying to find a realistic floor.
Burning Brakes
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