BHap

Helping a friend figure out a price to put on a one owner, 1970 LT-1 coupe. Yellow, black pinstripes on hood, black leather interior. Car has original engine, paint, interior. This car was purchased new and maintained by 1 fanatical owner. Pricing ideas appreciated. The car will be for sale but for now trying to determine the "asking price".

Car located in Western PA area. Thanks for your help.

Bob

LT-1 kid

I would say more than 25k and less than a 100

Brandons72vette

Pictures always are a plus!

Alan 71

Hi Bob,
!970 Lt-! cars can be VERY valuable.
Being a one owner car makes it interesting to many people.
But with out a lot more information about the car, and pictures, people are really only making a guess.
Just as one example; many Lt-1 cars have had the AIR system removed.
Finding the properly dated parts can be a several thousand dollar journey.
Lt-! cars are very serious sb Corvettes, and thus are subjected to serious scrutiny buy perspective buyers.
Just what exactly does your friend have?
Regards,
Alan

BHap

Alan, this car is extremely nice. I can email a couple of pictures if you or someone can post. The owner passed away and his wife is selling a couple of his cars. They bought this car new in 1970 and maintained it to the highest of standards. The car has been entered in and won many concourse events. Without trying to exaggerate the car, I would ask what is the best 70 LT-1 with original paint, 36k, meticulous records and paperwork worth? This car is that good.

I added a couple of pictures to "My Corvette Photos" - pending approval.

jr9170

Without pics and assuming all is correct on the car it could be worth somewhere in the low to mid 60k range.

Easy Mike

Have your friend get the car professionally appraised.

exposingtime

What other cars does the lady have for sale? I am looking for a 69 RS/SS camaro

PRNDL

Western PA? Where is Rowdy Rat?

Rowdy Rat

Waiting for more information...

Regards,

Stan Falenski

Iceaxe

I don't put a lot of worth in professional appraisals. I had my Vette done and it came in at 45k.... and if someone offered me 30k it would be gone in an instant.

Easy Mike

That's fine, but the OP was asking for suggestions.

Revi

I'm from Pittsburgh. Can I look at it?

PM me, we can meet up sometime.

LS4 PILOT

Yup....he told you what you wanted to hear.

A lot of "rare" cars sitting around for their asking prices. Not moving ...people dreaming .

I saw a lot of lt1 at Carlisle. And most were reasonable priced for restoration and not selling.

Comes down to the old adage ....how bad she needs to sell and how bad you,want the car.

I would not pay much over wholesale......the dealers sure won't , if that and you'll never sell it quick ,but at low ball to a dealer .

I'd soon have a 69 350 350 ....in same condition .

LT-1 kid

LS4 is right, the LT-1s are not bringing big money anymore. I think some folks realize that the 69, 350-350 is a better performer for less money.

1996Z15

Better performer for less money? Please elaborate; I have always wanted a 1970 LT-1 but settled for a 1969 L46 that was factory equipped with 3.70 rear, 4 speed, no AC and TI. Figured it was a close to an LT-1 as I could afford.
However, I never thought it was a better performer than the legendary LT-1.

68/70Vette

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can always trick up a 350/350 such that no one will know. Stroke it to 383 with four bolt mains. Re-cam it, if you don't think the exhaust note would be noticeable.

1974ta

I have a 70 L46 and it does not out perform a 70 LT-1. I would trade my L46 convertible for a 70 LT-1 convertible in a heartbeat!

A 70 LT-1 is a very desirable corvette and will bring decent money. I would put it on ebay with a high reserve to see where it goes. Daytona Yellow and black interior is a good color combo too.

The 71 and 72 LT-1s are just not the same. I have seen 71 and 72 Top Flite coupes go for around $30k-$35k.

Bill

LT-1 kid

if you never had a LT-1, how would you know the dif, I have owned,restored and driven, LT-1s and L46s and thats my opinion, and a 68-69 BB would out run those.

1996Z15

I have owned a 1970 Z28 that also has the LT-1 and I am fairly certain that it would run circles around my 1969 L46 car.
Trust me, I would love to see the L46 cars get the recognition they deserve; I just don't agree with your opinion that the L46 is a better performer than an LT-1 car.