Lol good luck with the sale.
Price on '71 LS5
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 695
Likes: 5
From: tx
Price on '71 LS5
My brother wants to sell his partially restored '71 LS5, M21 4 speed, with AC, Nevada silver with black leather interior coupe. This is a frame-off resto that needs minor body prep for paint and then re-assembly. Original GA car with 82k. I'd buy it but finances won't allow me to. What is a good selling price?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,186
Likes: 41
From: Pinecrest FL
2015 C3 of the Year Finalist
If original number matching car I would say it is worth 32-38k depending on quality of restoration, paperwork, etc.
It might require another 8-10k for prep and paint and 3-5k of assembly to get it to that price point.
Hard to say without photos and more details.
It might require another 8-10k for prep and paint and 3-5k of assembly to get it to that price point.
Hard to say without photos and more details.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,186
Likes: 41
From: Pinecrest FL
2015 C3 of the Year Finalist
If original number matching car I would say it is worth 32-38k depending on quality of restoration, paperwork, etc.
It might require another 8-10k for prep and paint and 3-5k of assembly to get it to that price point.
Hard to say without photos and more details.
Gary
It might require another 8-10k for prep and paint and 3-5k of assembly to get it to that price point.
Hard to say without photos and more details.
Gary
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 2
From: Frederick Md
IF I were looking at the car and I knew I would have to put 10 to 15 grand into it for paint and my labor to put it back together I honestly would NOT be willing to pay more then $12,000 or $13,000 for the car IF THAT MUCH......
He would be better off having it painted and put back together as a fully restored car and selling it for say $28,000 to $30,000
Just my opinion..as I price my own labor on the high side...
Bob G
He would be better off having it painted and put back together as a fully restored car and selling it for say $28,000 to $30,000
Just my opinion..as I price my own labor on the high side...
Bob G
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,458
Likes: 331
From: Indy Indiana
yes, a disassembled car needing paint.. who knows what else it needs.. an AC big block is an excellent basis and would bring lots more than a base engine basket case...
if solid metal and not needing a whole lot more.. maybe 10K...
if solid metal and not needing a whole lot more.. maybe 10K...
Last edited by joewill; Nov 20, 2011 at 06:06 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
