vetteguyFromMich

Hey guys, I have been shopping for another vette, but like most other people want a good deal and a solid unmolested car. I found a 1978 original w/43,000 miles. T-tops, red ext, beige interior, 4-speed manual, numbers on engine and tranny match body VIN, everything except clock and A/C work. Was repainted less than a year ago. New tires. Hooker headers/side pipes. No rust on frame. Engine compartment very clean. Drives tight, no rattles, no leaks. Floor pans solid. I offered $7,750 and he accepted it. I assume this is a pretty good price from the research I have done and owning/selling a couple 78s in the past. Just curious what you experienced guys think here. Maybe that car is really only worth that much and my "good deal" may actually be what the car is worth? Prices seem to go all over the place from my experience. Seems to depend on how bad the buyer wants the car and not necessarily what the car is worth.

Would like to hear your thoughts. Thanks guys!

Easy Mike

You owe him $7750. Both of you should be smiling.

vetteguyFromMich

Yeah, I thought I did post in General..sorry about that!

I really don't owe him anything yet! I have one week to back out per our written agreement, however, it should be in my driveway tonight! I will post pics tomorrow!

Easy Mike

Written agreement?! Whatever happened to a handshake?

vetteguyFromMich

Ha! I know man! Well, deal is done and I am on my way to pick it up. Will post some pics soon.

Thx for the replies!

cor66vette

When I checked out and then agreed to buy my '75, the seller didn't want a deposit. We shook hands and 2 days later he drove it into my driveway. Old school.

@ OP- I think you got a decent deal. Good luck and enjoy it.

Easy Mike

I've purchased three. A handshake always worked in the past.

Alan 71

Hi vgFM,
I think you did very good if the car turns out to be what you think it is!
I agree that a handshake is a nice way to do business. Having something in writing is probably a reflection on these times we're living in.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

Shark Racer

I did a handshake agreement with an older gentleman and the car was sold out from under me the next day.

Met him on a Thursday lunch to view a truck, told him I'd be by Saturday morning with the bank note, called him on Friday morning to let him know I had the check ready to go and he sold it Friday afternoon.

cor66vette

It takes one white crow to prove all crows aren't black.

Shark Racer

I know there are good guys out there; I've met him, er, them.

The thread just reminded me of a story that I never really vented about, except to the wife, who got quite tired of hearing about it.

vetteguyFromMich

Here it is:

Shark Racer

I'd drive it. Congrats!

cb98coupe

You did very well IMO . Good luck with the car . Looks nice ....

Easy Mike

Congrats.

oldschoolvette

I think you did good as long as there are no hidden surprises buried in car

Bird cage, leaks that kind of thing.

Over all if the car is solid then you have done well.

I have more than that in wifes 78 we are restoring

briankeery

Looks well bought, congrats.