350Corvette

I've been looking at a 69 roadster. I'll do my best to describe and also add a few pictures. Original 350/350 car. Missing original intake and carb. Other wise original drive train. Riverside gold, black top and interior. Also has the original hardtop with black vinyl. 4 speed car. PO2 Hubcaps in excellent condition. Original interior very nice, just needs to be cleaned. 2nd owner has owned it since 1979. Car has 48K miles believed to be original. Runs and drives nice. Good exhaust, brakes, shifter is nice and tight. Clutch is good. Tires old and will have to be replaced right away. All belts and hoses will need replaced. Does have power steering. Everything works, headlight doors, windshield wiper door, fiber optics. The frame and bird cage appear to be in good shape. The car was painted in the early 80's with lacquer and followed with emron. Paint is bad. All body gaps are very nice. What should I offer for it? He is asking $24K which I think is high. Thanks in advance. I can't figure out how to insert pics.

CQRT

Sounds like a nice car, but IMO significantly overpriced - - but tough to say without photos. Off hand, I'd say high teens- tops.

Here's how to post photos from the "Help" forum:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/help...es-thread.html

Good luck-

vettebuyer6369

I think CQRT is right in the correct ballpark. Car "sounds" (without benfit of pictures and inspection) like a high teens-ish car, but remember you could easily spend 10 on a real deal paintjob and get close to red ink before you buy one more floor mat.

I've had a couple '69 roadsters recently so I can probably answer specific questions if you need them.

The intake is not hard to find, but a correct 350 horse carb, dated correctly is extremely hard to find and is expensive.

Remember on pics, you dont insert or attach them... you host them at Photobucket and IMG link to them. If you need more assistance after CQRT's email, send me a PM.

EDIT: sent a PM with more picture instructions.

350Corvette

Easy Mike

Offer the seller what you are willing to pay. If he/she does not accept, leave your name and phone number and tell him/her you'll give your price if the car does not sell at the asking price.

Looks good in the pcs.

350Corvette

Thanks for the help with the pictures and the thoughts on value. I was thinking of offering $16K.

Roughrider

Whether the seller accepts it or not, it's a soft market due to the economy. You're ready and willing with cash in hand to buy. That helps you.

If you're not concerned about matching numbers, then the missing original intake and carb works in your favor. If the seller is buried financially in the car, it's not your job to bail him out. Kinda cruel to say, but that's a fact.

Regardless of the asking price, a negotiation is supposed to be where the seller asks more than he's willing to take and the prospective buyer offers less than he's willing to pay. If fair and honest negotiations take place, you meet at an agreeable price somewhere in the middle.

It all depends if the seller is really willing to sell. You have to consider the possibility the seller's wife wants the car gone for whatever reason and he sets the price too high so he can tell her "Honey, no one wants the car!" I think that happens more than anyone will acknowledge.

350Corvette

He's 78 years old. Wife has cancer. He's had the car since '79 and probably doesn't feel like he has much into the car. I'm supposed to meet with him today at 3:00 pm. It's been for sale, off and on, for about 1 year. I believe the asking price scares people from even looking at it.

350Corvette

Made a deal! I got it for $16,500. Going to get it in a few minutes. Thanks for your thoughts. Will post some pics tonight.

RobRace10

Congratulations, looks like a good buy.

CQRT

Nice work - - I'd forgotten people ran those white side walls with the PO2 caps . . there was a skinny WSW on the early `73s that I actually thought looked good with those caps.

Sounds like a very fair deal on the car - - from the photos, paint might look a bit better than it is, but I'm not sure I'd be in a rush to strip and paint it - - as the "purists" like to say (and I agree) it's only original once.

Have fun !

69VetteFla

Sounds like a great deal - congrats. Is it an L46 (350/350)?

DAVID SLUDER

1969 corvette convertible, you picked a great year, send more pics when you can

capevettes

Congrats, I think you did well. That 350/350 is a nice motor. Drive it and enjoy it and worry about making it perfect later.

Tim H

NICE!!!

350Corvette

Yes it is. Got it home tonight. What a great feeling. I bought my first vette in early January and now I have two. Not bad for a Pontiac guy. Always wanted a Vette but never had one. I've got the fever!! Found out the car has the original date coded spark plug wires! Here are some more pics I took tonight.

350Corvette

Few more

Ret.Horsecop13

Looks like you did real well!!! Congratulations! And welcome to the madness!

Lupigiato

Wow that's a great deal!!!!!! Congratulations!!

vettebuyer6369

Yes, congrats. Great job. I think the price is excellent given the matching numbers, roadster, etc. The paint doesnt look bad at all in the photos. Dont be in a hurry to take it apart.

Enjoy- they are great driving cars!