Coupe vs Vert price difference
Team Owner
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I don't know what the market is, but will a 68 coupe sell for less than a similar condition convertible? I thought with the rarity of coupes in the 68 model year the price might be equal to the convertible.
Burning Brakes
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Will a 68 coupe sell for more or less than a similar 68 vert? Well, it all depends on what you want to pay for one. If you want the vert and there's another guy who wants it, too, you'll pay more than the other guy so you can outbid him. Same goes for the coupe. But, back in the 60's and 70's, the coupes were the desirable cars as opposed to the ragtops. They commanded the premium prices. When I bought my '72 back in '74, I couldn't find a coupe to save my life. Had to "settle" for a ragtop. Now I'm glad I did.
As far as the rigidity of the coupe vs. the ragtop, I've listened to that one many times. I've driven many of both and never noticed a difference. I guess if your vette rattles and shakes and has all sorts of noises, it has more to do with the condition, mileage, and the integrity of your ride than whether it is a coupe or a convertible. My '72 still rides like the day I got it, and has no squeeks, rattles, or flex like some contend.
Duane
As far as the rigidity of the coupe vs. the ragtop, I've listened to that one many times. I've driven many of both and never noticed a difference. I guess if your vette rattles and shakes and has all sorts of noises, it has more to do with the condition, mileage, and the integrity of your ride than whether it is a coupe or a convertible. My '72 still rides like the day I got it, and has no squeeks, rattles, or flex like some contend.
Duane
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Burning Brakes
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My 72 convertible does not flex, rattle or shake. In fact, there is extra bracing in a convertible not found on a coupe. Overall, I've driven both and feel no difference. Another convertible myth.
A convertible is louder but I like hearing my side pipes so I don't mine.
A convertible is louder but I like hearing my side pipes so I don't mine.
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Burning Brakes
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68 is my favorite year. I like the uniqueness. Those door handles and ignition on the dash are so cool.
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There is definitely a bump in price for a convertible, all other things being equal. Maybe 10-20% depending on the year. I like them both and have owned both but personally prefer the coupe. It's kind of the best of both worlds. You can still enjoy open air motoring while having a bit more structural integrity.
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I would like to say it makes no difference and drive/own what you like. My issue is, is that my three other cars are not convertibles. So if I'm going to take a joy ride in my joy ride car I would like to have the wind in my hair(what's left of it). Now if my other cars were all convertibles I would not need a Corvette convertible. I probably feel a coupe is a better all around car for everyday use. But my Corvette is not my everyday use car. So a convertible it is. And more then likely that's a lot of other peoples reason for having or wanting a convertible.
Which of course brings up suppy and demand.
Which of course brings up suppy and demand.
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My 72 convertible does not flex, rattle or shake. In fact, there is extra bracing in a convertible not found on a coupe. Overall, I've driven both and feel no difference. Another convertible myth.
A convertible is louder but I like hearing my side pipes so I don't mine.
A convertible is louder but I like hearing my side pipes so I don't mine.
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My 72 convertible does not flex, rattle or shake. In fact, there is extra bracing in a convertible not found on a coupe. Overall, I've driven both and feel no difference. Another convertible myth.
A convertible is louder but I like hearing my side pipes so I don't mine.
A convertible is louder but I like hearing my side pipes so I don't mine.
Melting Slicks
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The original question was related to the price difference between coupes and convetibles. I agree, convertibles sell for more money.
Burning Brakes
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[QUOTE=BBCorv70;1580241312]No myth here. Yours may not rattle and shake. I had a 67 Convertible which did with a vengence. I could see the door gap opening and closing as I drove it. This was my personal experience, soured me to convertibles. QUOTE]
Your car needed to be repaired. Coupes or convertibles in need of repair rattle and shake. Not specific to convertibles.
Your car needed to be repaired. Coupes or convertibles in need of repair rattle and shake. Not specific to convertibles.
Melting Slicks
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[QUOTE=Clubby99;1580241352]
The 67 did not have door wedge pins. They were added in later years. This was done to address the excess flex issue. Other rattles could have been due to age and negelct. I will stick with coupes after my experience. Cheaper price works for me. Buy low, sell lower later.
No myth here. Yours may not rattle and shake. I had a 67 Convertible which did with a vengence. I could see the door gap opening and closing as I drove it. This was my personal experience, soured me to convertibles. QUOTE]
Your car needed to be repaired. Coupes or convertibles in need of repair rattle and shake. Not specific to convertibles.
Your car needed to be repaired. Coupes or convertibles in need of repair rattle and shake. Not specific to convertibles.
Burning Brakes
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Melting Slicks
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Any of the online car price calculators say add x amount to the base price for convertible; deduct for slushbox trans. A fact of life that particular options are more desirable than others.
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Overall condition trumps options. People want a clean and mechanically fit car. Not talking about the L-88 crowd, just the people who want to do some boulevard cruising in the summer.
Burning Brakes
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Duh, a NCRS top-flight coupe is worth more than a wrecked convertible.
The valid point, is when isolating just coupe versus convertible, a convertible has a significantly higher value.