I am going to an auction tomorrow and looking to bid on a 1975 convertible vette. It is white and tan interior, from the pictures it looks to be in good shape. 350 automatic 88k miles
Can anyone help out with pricing, i have no clue.

Appreciate your time and advice.

 

without pictures,we dont either

 

at a auction if in good shape no more that $9000 remember you are taking a chance ,but a 75 vert should bring more money that a coupe!! good luck!

 

Depends on body and frame condition, paint, interior, overall rust, engine numbers matching, mechanical issues, correct colors, options, etc, etc. Remember it's an entry level car and there's a lot out there for sale, even though the convertible is worth significantly more than the coupe. Be cautious.

 

 

What do you need to see? It is in good shape. Nice body and great interior. I see some vettes that age going for 20-30k. Big difference in pricing from 9k.

Appreciate feedback. Excited to be a first time owner....

 

we're visual folks, I think that given the location that it is at, makes it a rust bucket with pretty paint, you wont be able to take things apart and check for rust , so you're buying a pig in a poke, you have to take someones word that the rustouts havent been bondo'd and painted , you want to buy it without a good inspection, that makes it at best, a 7-9000 car

 

You'll find that the more information you can provide, the better folks here can assist . . photos go a long, long way in helping define your version of "good shape" and someone elses.

What city? Big difference between spending it's life in Cleveland - or Phoenix in terms of possible rust in the frame- the kick ups by the rear wheels are a good indicator and you should be concerned about rust in theframe and supports around the widnshield.

Which engine? Low Hp L-48 had painted valve covers from the factory, L82 350 is finned aluminum. 4 speed or auto? AC? Hard top or rag top? Color- there's a trim plate by the hinge on the driver's door that has the original interior color and trim (leather or standard) and the original paint code on the car. Do some research, take the color codes with you- it makes a big difference to a purist on value.

Ideally, you should have sufficient expertise to determine if the body seams and body strips are original to indicate whether the cars been hit- if so, properly repaired....then there's basic phsyical condition - - worn seats, bad carpet and cracked door panels will run you $2k to replace. If you won't have an opporunity to drive it or hear it run - that's probably a $5-8k variable iof you have to rebuild major components.

So-- nobody's trying to give you a hard time - - simply help you get better educated so you make an informed purchase.

That said-- if it's in absolutely pristine shape, completely original and unrestored, looks like it rolled off the showroom floor and purrs like a swiss watch- expect to pay $30k or better. If it looks like you probably shouldn't try driving it home but maybe it's restorable- something well under $10. Obviously- there's a big "it depends" space here.

If it looks reasonably well cared for, pretty original, no rust and has the optional L82, air, windows and leather - - mid to upper teens.

Sorry not to be able to give you more - if you put your city in your profile, maybe there will be a forum member offer to go with you and provide better on-site counsel. And take a look in the "cars for sale" section to get a better idea on values - -even EBay helps.

Good luck!

EDIT: just for grins- compare your car to this one - - it's a pretty solid example and priced in the high teens.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...ble-vette.html

 

Just post the ebay link so it can be viewed

 

Can I have my CLICK back...

 

Barrett-Dysfunction aside, when's the last time anyone saw ANY '75 sell for anywhere near $30K? Sorry, Scottsdale but I think you've had a few too many complimentary beverages. This car needs an experienced C3 owner to go to the preview with the prospective bidder, or the prospective bidder should NOT bid on this one at all. He should watch, listen and learn as he hangs around this car during preview so he has a better understanding of what he's looking at the next time he sees a car he's interested in. If it sells for more than $500... and it will... while it might be a killer deal I suspect the potential for a newbie to overpay is far greater.

 

The interior is Medium Saddle.

If you don't even know that miniscule detail, you probably don't know this was the first year of catalytic converters, and single exhaust that only looked like dual exhaust.

Know what the HP rating is on a 1975 Corvette?

I'm just sayin'...

The uninformed buyer makes the seller a lot of money.

 

Thanks guys. This is a repo and i hope to score tomorrow. Thanks for all your help. This is i great forum.....

 

Dude... if by your own admission you know NOTHING about pricing these cars just go and watch tomorrow. Learn something. Research the various years and learn what should be present on them. Find out where these cars are prone to rust and how toi tell if rust has been glossed over. Don't even get a bidder number... just go and listen and learn.

 

He's going to a 'repossession' auction, like at a towing company if I read 'repo' right. He's way to smart for me to give advice

 

If you see a 75 going for 20-30K, you're at the wrong auction. 75 was the last year for convertibles until 1986. Expect the price to show that.

My advice is to have a personal maximum amount in mind for what you want to pay. Drop out of the bidding if it goes over your limit.

Good luck.

 

 

Well did you buy it??? You said going to see it today how much did it go for did you get it?

 

This should prove interesting????

 

I wish I had seen this thread before the auction. Auctions can be dangerous. If you bid way more than what something is worth just because you want it, that's call "stupid money". Don't take any of that with you.

Waitin for the pics....