Vette to consider
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin Tx
If the car in US is around $11.000, it would get to Europe for the price of this car. Of course, I would be willing to pay more knowing that I do not have to fix what is bad about this Vette. The question is, can I get a '68-'71 Vette to Europe in at least this condition? These are the years I really like and do not want to give up on this. I do not mind having a non original engine, or Steroids, or Wilwood brakes. The problem with this Corvette for me is the fact, that it does not look original from the outside. The way it is shaping up, I guess I will take it as a longish term project - buying a car in US and finding a way of getting it to Europe... The dream will have to wait but is not over! 
Side note: If you have any tips I would very much appreciate it. Moreover, I will keep watching forum for a new Vette anyway...
Side note: If you have any tips I would very much appreciate it. Moreover, I will keep watching forum for a new Vette anyway...
Not sure about how much for shipping, maybe $500? So for about $3000-$3500 you should be able to get all the parts to restore the front to original. I have no idea how much labor would be over there.
It sounds like the car has some nice upgrades, so I'm thinking that the overall condition of the car might be pretty good.
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If you arent concerned about an non original motor and other changes, given the enormous costs of getting a car over there could make a car like this a consideration if you can really work the price down.
You are looking for "these years" so I imagine that means chrome bumper 68-72s so you are not going to get a car cheap unless its junky. However, I noticed you said you liked a car that had "T Tops." Keep in mind you should be able to save a good chunk of change buying a coupe as opposed to a convertible, which would be great if thats what you prefer, too.
You are looking for "these years" so I imagine that means chrome bumper 68-72s so you are not going to get a car cheap unless its junky. However, I noticed you said you liked a car that had "T Tops." Keep in mind you should be able to save a good chunk of change buying a coupe as opposed to a convertible, which would be great if thats what you prefer, too.
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From: Rapid City South Dakota
If the car in US is around $11.000, it would get to Europe for the price of this car. Of course, I would be willing to pay more knowing that I do not have to fix what is bad about this Vette. The question is, can I get a '68-'71 Vette to Europe in at least this condition? These are the years I really like and do not want to give up on this. I do not mind having a non original engine, or Steroids, or Wilwood brakes. The problem with this Corvette for me is the fact, that it does not look original from the outside. The way it is shaping up, I guess I will take it as a longish term project - buying a car in US and finding a way of getting it to Europe... The dream will have to wait but is not over!
Side note: If you have any tips I would very much appreciate it. Moreover, I will keep watching forum for a new Vette anyway...
Side note: If you have any tips I would very much appreciate it. Moreover, I will keep watching forum for a new Vette anyway...
I've seen this car, paint not original but it looked pretty decent. The owner of the shop is a straight up guy, he's done a lot of work on my car. And this car has been for sale for a while, price may be "soft"? See '70 t top 350 auto 36k milles $19995 ad at bottom of page
Good luck with your search!
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Vogast, I read your thread and saw the excitement and the desire to own a Corvette and I quickly identified with you in your search.
You will get lots of valuable advice from this forum, I cant offer much more other than to foster patience. Through out my years in the automotive business it was through research, pro's and con's, valuable advice that garnered my best deals. If you see a good buy you can guarantee there will be a better one just a few "clicks" away.
Take your time in this Corvette business, there is so much to learn to avoid costly mistakes later. Good luck to you in your quest.
You will get lots of valuable advice from this forum, I cant offer much more other than to foster patience. Through out my years in the automotive business it was through research, pro's and con's, valuable advice that garnered my best deals. If you see a good buy you can guarantee there will be a better one just a few "clicks" away.
Take your time in this Corvette business, there is so much to learn to avoid costly mistakes later. Good luck to you in your quest.
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Hey, as promised, I'm back with more info. To cut the story short, I was able to shake some $1500. Not much I know, but please, check the pictures and the video http://sites.google.com/site/2wow2wo...pics-and-video (I hope it shows, okay in IE).
What do you think? I had the car checked by a Vette specialist and he says, the main thing is really the front part - the clip, windscreen wipers box and parking lights with grills.
I was checking the possibilty of getting the car from US and there seems to be a way how to get the car to Europe cheaper. So I might be able to think about a car around $18.000-$19.000 but it has to be of some historical value, so numbers matching car...
I found some offers, which I like. In your opinion, how do they compare to my offer? Please, bear in mind that $18.000 turns to $22.000. Is it really worth undergoing the risk of transffering the car to Europe?
http://www.racingjunk.com/C3-1968-19...-Corvette.html
http://cars.oodle.com/detail/1969-ch...-www-_-NA-_-NA
http://classiccars.com/listings/view...sylvania-17066
I was using claz.org, forum and ebay. Not many cars in this range...
Looking forward to your comments.
What do you think? I had the car checked by a Vette specialist and he says, the main thing is really the front part - the clip, windscreen wipers box and parking lights with grills.
I was checking the possibilty of getting the car from US and there seems to be a way how to get the car to Europe cheaper. So I might be able to think about a car around $18.000-$19.000 but it has to be of some historical value, so numbers matching car...
I found some offers, which I like. In your opinion, how do they compare to my offer? Please, bear in mind that $18.000 turns to $22.000. Is it really worth undergoing the risk of transffering the car to Europe?
http://www.racingjunk.com/C3-1968-19...-Corvette.html
http://cars.oodle.com/detail/1969-ch...-www-_-NA-_-NA
http://classiccars.com/listings/view...sylvania-17066
I was using claz.org, forum and ebay. Not many cars in this range...
Looking forward to your comments.
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From: Brant County Ontario
Hey, as promised, I'm back with more info. To cut the story short, I was able to shake some $1500. Not much I know, but please, check the pictures and the video http://sites.google.com/site/2wow2wo...pics-and-video (I hope it shows, okay in IE).
What do you think? I had the car checked by a Vette specialist and he says, the main thing is really the front part - the clip, windscreen wipers box and parking lights with grills.
I was checking the possibilty of getting the car from US and there seems to be a way how to get the car to Europe cheaper. So I might be able to think about a car around $18.000-$19.000 but it has to be of some historical value, so numbers matching car...
I found some offers, which I like. In your opinion, how do they compare to my offer? Please, bear in mind that $18.000 turns to $22.000. Is it really worth undergoing the risk of transffering the car to Europe?
http://www.racingjunk.com/C3-1968-19...-Corvette.html
http://cars.oodle.com/detail/1969-ch...-www-_-NA-_-NA
http://classiccars.com/listings/view...sylvania-17066
I was using claz.org, forum and ebay. Not many cars in this range...
Looking forward to your comments.
What do you think? I had the car checked by a Vette specialist and he says, the main thing is really the front part - the clip, windscreen wipers box and parking lights with grills.
I was checking the possibilty of getting the car from US and there seems to be a way how to get the car to Europe cheaper. So I might be able to think about a car around $18.000-$19.000 but it has to be of some historical value, so numbers matching car...
I found some offers, which I like. In your opinion, how do they compare to my offer? Please, bear in mind that $18.000 turns to $22.000. Is it really worth undergoing the risk of transffering the car to Europe?
http://www.racingjunk.com/C3-1968-19...-Corvette.html
http://cars.oodle.com/detail/1969-ch...-www-_-NA-_-NA
http://classiccars.com/listings/view...sylvania-17066
I was using claz.org, forum and ebay. Not many cars in this range...
Looking forward to your comments.
I've got a '73 that was hit, and the damage is everywhere - even though it doesn't look that way from the 'outside'.
If it were me, I'd stay away. Far away.
Keep looking, that's not the only one out there, there will be others!
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Instructor
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From: Prague
There are only two reasons someone would change the front clip of a chrome bumper car to the clip that's on there- it was hit badly enough to require a complete front-end reconstruction, or insanity.
I've got a '73 that was hit, and the damage is everywhere - even though it doesn't look that way from the 'outside'.
If it were me, I'd stay away. Far away.
Keep looking, that's not the only one out there, there will be others!
I've got a '73 that was hit, and the damage is everywhere - even though it doesn't look that way from the 'outside'.
If it were me, I'd stay away. Far away.
Keep looking, that's not the only one out there, there will be others!
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Instructor
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From: Prague
If I want to bring the car from US, it has to be in a much better condition for $18-19.000. Is it realistic?