1970 worth?
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TO ME it looks like a nice enough driver. Definitely won't win any NCRS awards, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be a hoot to own.
That, of course, gives a bunch of downward-pressure to the price...
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I saw a base model Bridgehampton Blue with 3,000 miles.
It was at Carlisle and it had A/C. Asking $40k and it was like brand new.
It did not sell.
A base model survivor is collectible in mint shape. Otherwise it is an abused low mile corvette in need of a complete restoration.
My guess is less than $10k without having more info.
Guarantee it is not worth a fortune. Guaranteed!
Bill
It was at Carlisle and it had A/C. Asking $40k and it was like brand new.
It did not sell.
A base model survivor is collectible in mint shape. Otherwise it is an abused low mile corvette in need of a complete restoration.
My guess is less than $10k without having more info.
Guarantee it is not worth a fortune. Guaranteed!
Bill
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The 1970 was available with 454 cubic inch engines. There were three engines available for the 1970 Corvette:
350 ci 350 hp base engine (L46)
454 ci 390 (LS5)
350 ci 370 hp (LT1)
Holley and Rochester Quadrajet Carburators were installed on the 1970 Corvettes.
11 Exterior colors were available (Paint code in parenthesis):
Classic White (972)
Monza Red (974)
Marlboro Maroon (975)
Mulsanne Blue (976)
Bridgehamptone Blue (979)
Donnybrooke Green (982)
Daytona Yellow (984)
Cortez Silver (986)
Ontario Orange (991)
Laguna Gray (992)
Corvette Bronze (993)
This is what it looked like the last time I saw it in the early 70s.
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I saw a base model Bridgehampton Blue with 3,000 miles.
It was at Carlisle and it had A/C. Asking $40k and it was like brand new.
It did not sell.
A base model survivor is collectible in mint shape. Otherwise it is an abused low mile corvette in need of a complete restoration.
My guess is less than $10k without having more info.
Guarantee it is not worth a fortune. Guaranteed!
Bill
It was at Carlisle and it had A/C. Asking $40k and it was like brand new.
It did not sell.
A base model survivor is collectible in mint shape. Otherwise it is an abused low mile corvette in need of a complete restoration.
My guess is less than $10k without having more info.
Guarantee it is not worth a fortune. Guaranteed!
Bill
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He claims it is a 70 1/2. Registered as a 70. That might have something to do with it. There was a strike and production was stopped for awhile. I will see if I can find out more about it. The guy is a little eccentric. If it is one of a handful of orange ones maybe it is worth a fortune. Or maybe it's a 71.
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He claims it is a 70 1/2. Registered as a 70. That might have something to do with it. There was a strike and production was stopped for awhile. I will see if I can find out more about it. The guy is a little eccentric. If it is one of a handful of orange ones maybe it is worth a fortune. Or maybe it's a 71.
What is the VIN?
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http://www.american-action.com/en/car_c3_1970.html
I do believe it was probably bronze which is a burnt orange to me. It was 35 years ago that I last saw it.
I do believe it was probably bronze which is a burnt orange to me. It was 35 years ago that I last saw it.
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Looks to me like Ontario orange and bronze are both orange. I do remember it as metallic.
This is what I remember: Burnt orange with tan interior.
This is what I remember: Burnt orange with tan interior.
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If you ever get to see this mythical car, take pictures of the VIN and the Trim Tag (located above upper hinge drivers side door).
FYI - 70 1/2 doesn't really mean anything when it comes to 1970 Corvettes, it's just a made up term. 1970 production went from Jan. 70 - July 70.
FYI - 70 1/2 doesn't really mean anything when it comes to 1970 Corvettes, it's just a made up term. 1970 production went from Jan. 70 - July 70.
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