help identifying this
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5th Gear
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help identifying this
Hello everyone!
I am very new to Corvettes.
This is listed as 1976 Corvette Stingray Coupe.
6 tail lights and a fin in the center of the rear glass.
I am waiting for the vin to try to research it.
I am unable to find anything with a rear window like this...or the 6 tail lights for that matter.
Any advice or information would be helpful.
Thank you!
I am very new to Corvettes.
This is listed as 1976 Corvette Stingray Coupe.
6 tail lights and a fin in the center of the rear glass.
I am waiting for the vin to try to research it.
I am unable to find anything with a rear window like this...or the 6 tail lights for that matter.
Any advice or information would be helpful.
Thank you!
Drifting
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From: Bedford New York
I hate it, but I love it! Could be a fun project car.....assuming you don't mind spending a lot of time and $ on it.
It's a custom. All that stuff was the vision of someone else. Those vettes did not come from the factory that way.
It's a custom. All that stuff was the vision of someone else. Those vettes did not come from the factory that way.
Last edited by Tonio; Oct 7, 2019 at 03:42 PM.
Team Owner
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If it has been sitting in that place (outside) for many years, there is likely not much left of the frame. But, check it out to see what condition the frame is in. If you are OK with the customized items and the frame/birdcage are not rusted badly, you might be able to pick that "shell" up for $1500-2500. It would be good if the engine and trans were still in the car. If not, maybe $1000 might take what's left.
If you are a good mechanic, it could be interesting work. If that's not your strong suit, I'd recommend that you take a pass on this one.
If you are a good mechanic, it could be interesting work. If that's not your strong suit, I'd recommend that you take a pass on this one.
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5th Gear
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Thanks everyone! He stopped replying to my messages when I asked for the VIN anyway....
So yeah, I am definitely going to leave this right where it is and move on to other options.
Thank you for your advice!
So yeah, I am definitely going to leave this right where it is and move on to other options.
Thank you for your advice!
Drifting
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From: Bedford New York
Melting Slicks
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Give the owner a $1 and then use it for target practice.
Tell the owner it's an eyesore and should be buried rather than letting nature take it's course.
It;'s not even fit to use as a flower pot.
Tell the owner it's an eyesore and should be buried rather than letting nature take it's course.
It;'s not even fit to use as a flower pot.