help with a potential buy
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Bowmanville Ontario
d'oh, of course it is not an original engine....
350 and 454 BBC were the engines available up to 1974, 350 was the only engine after that.
427 was available in the late 60's engines also.
350 and 454 BBC were the engines available up to 1974, 350 was the only engine after that.
427 was available in the late 60's engines also.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2014
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That is a nice car for 10,500. The engine is at least 5k worth of work and the fact that it is a BB is awsome, the interior being done saves about 2K. Rear wheels saves about 300, even though they are small (look like 245/60), you can always move them to the front and get wider rears (my opinion). New brakes, new exhaust all add up to at least 500. The interior is premium, the door skins alone are 400 each.
Does it come certified? If not why?
Do the numbers Match? not that it matters, but tells you that the engine was original or a replacement.
Before you buy it, insist on the used car kit from MTO.
Take a mirror with you to check out the under carriage. Grab the rocker panel when you are sitting in the drivers seat and see if it rocks (rotten). There will be rust, but as long as it is not flaky and falling off, it will be solid.
By now you should have read the Ten Rules For Buying Your First C3 Corvette sticky.
Ask the guy to be honest and tell you what isn't working or will need fixing over the next few years.
Ken
PS, I don't by the 60k KMS...more line 60K Miles.
Does it come certified? If not why?
Do the numbers Match? not that it matters, but tells you that the engine was original or a replacement.
Before you buy it, insist on the used car kit from MTO.
Take a mirror with you to check out the under carriage. Grab the rocker panel when you are sitting in the drivers seat and see if it rocks (rotten). There will be rust, but as long as it is not flaky and falling off, it will be solid.
By now you should have read the Ten Rules For Buying Your First C3 Corvette sticky.
Ask the guy to be honest and tell you what isn't working or will need fixing over the next few years.
Ken
PS, I don't by the 60k KMS...more line 60K Miles.
Also the cars odometer is something i asked him about in emails to which I got this reply: "The odometer reads 36466 “miles”. Could be actual miles or it could be 136466. I just don’t know. I was told it was the mileage on the engine when I bought the car. Your best bet would be to come and have a look at it and decide if it is what you looking for."
It does look like one of your better choices so far and might appraise out at around $14k-$15k in our area. A few things to add to Ken's spot on comments. It is a 400 small block, so, not the original engine. No big deal unless you are into numbers and NCRS cars. Even the colour is questionable as to originality as Chev didn't have black as a dealer option for several years, but, not sure when it was reintroduced.
Other than a few originality issues it looks like a very nice car even at the asking price (certified!). You might try an offer of say $9,000 and see what he comes back with. Keep in mind the need for a professional appraisal (about $250) for taxes and insurance and the taxes themselves!!
as for the appraisal I didn't realise that was a mandatory thing at all, so I'm glad you mentioned it. How do I even go about doing that (sorry for the noobie question)
Jordan
Burning Brakes
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From: Bowmanville Ontario
If that car had 36,000 original miles, it would NOT be a $10k car.
I was referring to the "Used Vehicle Information Package" you have to have to register the car from the Ministry of Transportaton (MTO).
The appraisal is for the insurance company to value the car, just google Car Appraisers in 'your area'. If you have a bad accident, they would pay you nothing on a 40 year old car. the appraisal says the car is worth ?$12,000, then you get 12,000.
I was referring to the "Used Vehicle Information Package" you have to have to register the car from the Ministry of Transportaton (MTO).
The appraisal is for the insurance company to value the car, just google Car Appraisers in 'your area'. If you have a bad accident, they would pay you nothing on a 40 year old car. the appraisal says the car is worth ?$12,000, then you get 12,000.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Powassan ON
Calipers, parking brake, windshield, tires and operating lights. The standard safety stuff. Can be significant dollars though.
Dodosmike.
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Heel & Toe
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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/...sale/599140315
what do you guys think of this one? the nose is damaged and will probably need replaced. other than that its ready to go. how much do the noses go for/cost to repair?
probably going to pull the trigger by the end of july so trying to figure it out
thanks
what do you guys think of this one? the nose is damaged and will probably need replaced. other than that its ready to go. how much do the noses go for/cost to repair?
probably going to pull the trigger by the end of july so trying to figure it out
thanks
