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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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I have a 1973 corvette stingray and I'd like to know how much the car is worth. The car is in overall good condition however it is not matching numbers. It underwent a full restoration a few years back and a crate 350 was put in. It is also missing the A/C compressor. The new engine reads 50k miles but I'm not sure how accurate this is. Just a general idea of how much I could expect to get for the car would be great thanks.
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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I have a 1973 corvette stingray and I'd like to know how much the car is worth. The car is in overall good condition however it is not matching numbers. It underwent a full restoration a few years back and a crate 350 was put in. It is also missing the A/C compressor. The new engine reads 50k miles but I'm not sure how accurate this is. Just a general idea of how much I could expect to get for the car would be great thanks.
Coupe or Convertible?
4spd or A/T?
Rust issues?
Color?
Interior condition?
Paint condition?
Any pics?
Options?
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tokim
Coupe or Convertible?
4spd or A/T?
Rust issues?
Color?
Interior condition?
Paint condition?
Any pics?
Options?
Yep, more info needed.
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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Hi Zf,
What did the "full restoration" consist of?
Was that done while you were the owner, and is there any record in pictures of what was done?
I mention pics because prospective buyers often like to see what the car was like BEFORE the restoration too.
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Alan
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Its an automatic coupe, orange, no rust problems, the paint is in good condition as is the interior. Unfortunately I do not have pics prior to the restoration but here is what it looks like now.


















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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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Nice car!
I see '73 Corvettes vary in price from around $7K (project-needing a lot of work), to a high of around $19K (prime examples-desirable options, convertible, BB).
That car seems like it should fall in around the $12K-$15K range.

Good luck.
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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Is the heater core by-passed?
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by tokim
Nice car!
I see '73 Corvettes vary in price from around $7K (project-needing a lot of work), to a high of around $19K (prime examples-desirable options, convertible, BB).
That car seems like it should fall in around the $12K-$15K range.

Good luck.
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I was guessing $18K.
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Old Oct 13, 2014 | 09:43 AM
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Very similar car in Port Huron area (dark red in color, non original engine, coup) sold this summer for $13,000. Paint was flawless. Tan interior completely new. Just to give you some comparibles.
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