Got a '75 t-top coupe thinking of looking at. Seller wants 16,000. Car was a total restore a few years back. 4-speed new 350 crate engine. Interior looks new. What do u guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-...exp=true#v4-41

 

Gotta say....looks REAL nice....
I couldn't build it for that.....

 

Looks like a real sharp car , i don't think the asking price is out of line.

 

Reasonably nice car, but you're looking at a lot of bling. The only question is whether you want this Corvette and the changes made to it.

 

First, I am assuming that everything that not seen, is in relative shape to what is seen.

If you baught a 75 that need some work, and these are the types of mods you would like to do, then I think this car is fairly priced.

Also, has anyone ever seen the vacuum block mod like that? I like being stock, and the stock look, but I have to admit, I kind of like the cleanliness of those vacuum lines.

 

Just to play Devil's Advocate, a wrong motor, wrong color modified '75 coupe could be considered a tough sell at a price that high.

There's a reason the bidding ended around $5k less.

But if its exactly what you want, decide if its too much for you.

 

I'd pay around $12K

 

MrJlr is right... It'd be tough to build it for that. It looks great, but as easy mike said, it's only worth that if the mods are exactly what you want.

Honestly, I'd offer 10 to 12... But not much more.

 

As a fellow Long Islander, if I found this car when I was searching, I probably would have been gaga for it. Everything always looks better in pictures, but that looks like a real sharp car.

For me the modifications would be what I would want, especially on something like a 75. I would prefer the GM crate motor to the stock motor, the brakes, the side pipes, hurst shifter etc. As stated by others, I probably would have gone $10K for it, and maybe 11-12 if I had to.

 

Yeah that's what I'm thinking about 12 or so. Really wanted an earlier 70-72 but this caught my eye and I'm thinking about it. Can save a ton of green compared to an earlier one and I do like the mods. Not too crazy about the saddle interior though or the side pipes. But the upgrades for the most part are good, Rather have the crate then the smog motor for sure. Don't care about it being original. Too much stress about keeping it that way. I figured for something to jump into once in awhile and mash some gears it wouldn't bee so bad.

 

looks like a nice car, not totally correct, but I think its a good car for $.

 

I think $16k is way too much for a smallblock '75 coupe. I don't think it will bid over $12k.

 

If the car with it's mods are what you are looking for I think $15,000 isn't all that bad. I would have to think based on it's condition and the work done that the seller has to have close to that in it. Good looking Vette! I would want to see it in person before making a decision though.

 

The value of a car falls into several areas.

1. Price to replace with another.

2. Price others are willing to pay for it.

3. Price similar or identical cars have sold for.

4. Quality of the workmanship.

5. Quality of the car's condition.

6. Originality.

First off, the car is not restored. It has a crate engine, side pipe headers, and more. It has been rebuilt or refurbished, but not restored.

Second, while a stock 1975 is a dog and most owners were dissatisfied with the performance, many are still unwilling to pay more for a modified car than a stock one. Why?

Third, figure what you would want to do with a car. Do you want a ZZ crate engine or a stock engine? Do you want to tinker or want it ready to run? Do you want it black? Do you want the sidepipe headers? You should really drive one and see, as they have burned more legs than you can ever imagine. Yet, they have a coolness factor that is hard to beat.

It looks like a very nice car. It looks like it could be a lot of fun, since really, the only real difference in 1968 to 1982 is power, or the lack of over the years. The cars were basically the same with refinements all along. And this one has the power to be fun.

Fourth, long term goals. Do you see yourself keeping it for 5 or 10 years? Or do you think you will tire of it and want to/need to sell in 2 or 3? A quick sale will probably lose you money. Hold for several and you'll probably break even at least and maybe even make some.

Number 2 above plays into this greatly. The public has spoken, they didn't go over $10,650. However, the economy has hit eBay more than most know and there are fewer people looking to buy toys. As such, its real value may be closer to $16,000. But when no one is buying, the market dictates a lower price as "value".

You will most likely never buy a '75 and fix it up like this for $16,000. But then, you can't buy any car and fix it up for what you can buy one already done for.

I'd say $12,000 to $14,000 if birdcage and frame are in great condition, which he implies with "Arizona car" but doesn't bother to show pictures of them.

 

A lot of great advice there pro,

Thanks

 

Go for it.

 

It looks good, you will need to find the extension for the fan shroud and put it on or may have overheat problems.

 

i think that if you want that specific car it may be worth around 14. Since the seller has quite a bit into it. FWIW, I wouldn't pay close to that. Definitely a hard sell. NOM is big with a lot of people (including myself). You see 68-72's for that price.

 

Wow! What a great post.

 

In my opinion, if the car looks as great in person as it does in the pictures, I'd pay it. I think you'd be hard press to end up with similar results for less than 16k unless of course you can get substantial discount on parts and do the work yourself.