Opinions on this 72
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 58
Likes: 3
Opinions on this 72
Going to look at it friday. The owner says it was restored in 1995http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3641632213.html and he has owned it since then, numbers matching according to the owner. Originally was a California car, its also been in Florida and now in Texas. He is asking a firm $20,000, says everything works except the odometer. Auto,air,PS,PW,Pb. What ya'll think?
Last edited by corvette_snoopy; Mar 29, 2013 at 07:58 AM.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,691
Likes: 660
From: Blairsville , Georgia
Hello forum member dan1495 has already looked at this car. He is very knowledgable about these cars and would probably be glad to share his opinion with you. You can look him up on this forum and send him a PM. I am sure that he would be glad to talk to you.
Good luck
Good luck
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 3,363
Likes: 32
From: Bowtie, Pennsyltucky
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15,'21
Looks like a nice car, but seems pricey to me. It's gonna need some cleaning up in the engine compartment, that's for sure. It would sure be a nice driver, though.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 12
From: wichita kansas
looks like a real nice car, and WELL WORTH 20k in my opinion! assuming there is no hidden probs like frame or bird cage rust....i suspect he was using the term "survivor" in the broader more traditional sense (as in it has survived for the last 41 years and still is in good shape) not every vette owner is as familiar with certain terminology as most of us fanatics are that post here (including me, LOL) which also means you need to find out what his definition of "matching numbers" is.....good luck with it! Rick
CF Community Team
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 19,373
Likes: 5,253
From: Cape Cod, Mass.
2025 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C8 Z06/7/E-Ray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C8 of the Year Finalist Unmodified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C1 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2017 Corvette of the Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year
2015 C3 of Year Finalist
Could be a nice car if everything checks out but I would want it for less money. With a base motor (200 hp) and an automatic the performance won't be too inspiring. Ontario Orange is a great color.
Last edited by capevettes; Mar 28, 2013 at 10:23 AM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers
Joe Kucinski
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained
Joe Kucinski
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
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
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 809
Likes: 70
From: Tulsa Ok
Snoopy,
just an opinion, ok?
Strong buyers market
not a 4 speed
not a convertible
20k seems on the high side for this car..
it is nice, just the market is what is driving pricing right
now...
Gary
just an opinion, ok?
Strong buyers market
not a 4 speed
not a convertible
20k seems on the high side for this car..
it is nice, just the market is what is driving pricing right
now...
Gary
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 823
Likes: 102
From: St Louis
St. Jude Donor '13
The car does look to be all there as far as 'original', but I'd go a step further if even thinking about spending $15k or more on it.
Spend an hour under the hood gathering part #'s & date codes off of the alternator, distributor, intake, block, water pump, etc. This will tell you as to which level of completion it is.
I have the same '72 as this one (except for colors), although mine unfortunately did not have the original motor when I bought it (had a brand new crate engine), and I still paid well less than HALF of what this guy wants.
If all the above checked out, I would feel secure at $12-14K going off of his word, but that's just me. $15-20K = homework and lots of it. We are all here to help!
Good luck!
Spend an hour under the hood gathering part #'s & date codes off of the alternator, distributor, intake, block, water pump, etc. This will tell you as to which level of completion it is.
I have the same '72 as this one (except for colors), although mine unfortunately did not have the original motor when I bought it (had a brand new crate engine), and I still paid well less than HALF of what this guy wants.
If all the above checked out, I would feel secure at $12-14K going off of his word, but that's just me. $15-20K = homework and lots of it. We are all here to help!
Good luck!
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 948
Likes: 1
From: pensacola fl
Probably apples to oranges but a very nice 71 with 4 speed and working a/c could not get 15,500.00 in Pensacola Fl last year. Finally took 12,500.00. Prices have fallen ans sellers need to learn that or hold on to the car until they think things will get better. P.S., this car was a good 8 out of ten on paint, interior and engine compartment.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
Likes: 3,118
From: Crossville TN
The left/front of the car seems to be riding higher than the right/front....curious. Back end doesn't seem to have the same problem. Might want to ask about that.
Maybe this fellow paid a very high price for the car shortly after a major restoration and the car has seen some years of light use but not much 'care'. Don't know anything about the frame/cage condition or how the mechanicals function.
If no 'red flags' on operating systems or frame/cage condition, that's a very nice....restored....car, which minor detailing can bring back pretty easily. I can see that car getting $20K, if there is enough demand for it....but I wouldn't start there.
Maybe this fellow paid a very high price for the car shortly after a major restoration and the car has seen some years of light use but not much 'care'. Don't know anything about the frame/cage condition or how the mechanicals function.
If no 'red flags' on operating systems or frame/cage condition, that's a very nice....restored....car, which minor detailing can bring back pretty easily. I can see that car getting $20K, if there is enough demand for it....but I wouldn't start there.