As my username may indicate, I am a Pcar guy...but not an obnoxious one, I swear! Not knowing much about corvettes, I came here for insight as my brother in law is looking to purchase a C3. I've attached the link to the car he is interested in, and will read the stickies, but wanted to see if anything was way off to the trained eye!? It has been listed for a while, which makes me think there's a possibility something is up with it, or it is priced too high?

https://www.primoclassicsllc.com/197...hing-c-945.htm

Thanks in advance for any help!
Richard

 

Woow! That’s a lot of money for a base ‘72! I classify this as a resomod, maybe that gets the money? This

 

Black is not a 72 color, center console is painted, front and side grills are blacked out. Lots of non original parts under the hood

 

I’m guessing it’s numbers matching as the ad mentioned it 4 times. Had they said it a 5th time I may be certain. Good gawd who writes these ads. It even has exclamation points.

 

Sir, amazing information!

What are your thoughts on this https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...#&gid=1&pid=53

 

Thank you very much, already so helpful! I am beginning to think that we should look at highly rated dealerships (with good reputations), and forums, maybe even BAT...


Clearly ignorant to obvious things so need to buy from a trusted seller.

 

The shoulder belts look like they’ve been cut off at the retractors. How many other “shortcuts”, pun intended, have been made to sell this car? Aside from overpriced as base model, non AC car and that it appears to have been thrown together, I’d say to keep looking. The money they’re asking is in the nice BB neighborhood.

 

you are looking at probably a low $20k car.... Check out recent sales for that year/model/condition/engine....

 

There is no shortcut to tried and true experience. Do not go out for a gallon of milk and come home with a C-3.
It will be a regrettable and expensive experience. I think of thee Proverbs.... A fool and his money are soon parted.
Buying an American vintage sports car requires some knowledge and homework. Check the recent threads here.
Another new member asked a similar question and was provided with very good info from us. There is a 10 step buying guide in the above sticky and complete dissertations are written on the frames and windshield frames on these cars.
A good car is out there if you are patient. This is just not one of those cars you look at once on Craigslist and lay down your money.
Hope this helps.
Marshal

 

Op, welcome to the CF. You are in THE right place for info on these C3 Corvettes. I’m a 2 year C3 rookie myself, but I can tell you that that car is way overpriced. I agree with jgilevettes. That’s probably a low 20’s car. The fuzzy pictures of the undercarriage makes it difficult to see, but I’m guessing that car will need all new bushings, bearings, suspension (front & rear), and more. We replaced EVERY piece of rubber under our car. We replaced all of the suspension parts, to include springs & shocks, all steering components, and more. We had new trailing arms built and installed. All of this adds up quickly.

Take your time. Shop around, and keep reading and asking questions here. You’ll be glad you did. Good luck and keep us posted on your journey!

 

Hold on there before discounting this car... It's got the ultra-ultra-rare dual radio option!

 

not familiar w/ that shade of Targa Blue
nice looking car, but overpriced; very!

 

Black Vette, it looks weird doesn't it?

 

Outlaw

Color me unimpressed. It's a 'nice' car...not a $36k car. Then again P-car guys are used to paying three times that for a car with 90HP! made out of VW parts LOL

I'm the president of the Scirocco Club....so I have no problem paying for VW parts at VW prices.

I personally think that buying from a dealer is throwing 30% down a rat-hole.

Keep looking. You may want to peruse the C-3 for sale section.
1. You're buying from an OWNER.
2. You will get the stories and the PROVENANCE
3. You can compare....the ads are still there even when sold...so the database is huge.

Get your bro' to write down EXACTLY what he's looking for....post it up in the WTB section....let 'THEM" come to you!
ps I had a C-3 with the PO-2 hubcaps....they are very deadly frisbees and are not sporting at all.

On any given day there are dozens out there better than this!
Unkahal

 

Double double FAKE PAPERWORK recent repro.

 

dunno anything about following car but saw its ad and thought it might help for comparison
1969 Monaco Orange coupe matching number big block 427/390 4speed automatic trans
https://cars.trovit.com/listing/1969....1P1UF1in1Eg1L

 

There's a nice '69 390-hp 427 4-speed for sale on Barn Find right now for the same price. That's a much better buy.

https://longisland.craigslist.org/ct...177605005.html

 

36K? Not me. Especially with the notorious rivet bumps popping up in the fiberglass in between the hood and headlight doors. Better deals out there.

 

1 more dont do it

 

The biggest "tell" for me was that the whole underside was painted flat black. There is only one reason to do that: HIDE THE RUST !!

$36K for a '72 SB is a LOT !! Also, nearly all of the photos were pictures of the the car's "appearance". That's why these sales operations spend all their effort to make it LOOK good. That is what sells to the 'novice' buyer (no offense meant).

When actually buying a [driver] vintage car, appearance is the LAST item on the check list. Hell...everyone make them LOOK good.
Order of checks to make...by importance:
#1 look for rust and how bad it might be...
#2 look for cheesy 'add-ons', go-faster parts, and shoddy repair methods...
#3 check oil on dipstick for water, fine metallic particles and see how black/dirty it is...
# 4 start the engine, evaluate its in-driveway operation; test all transmission ranges to show function..
#5 check vacuum systems, check lighting, signals, brake pedal firmness and travel, gauge function, radio, and A/C (if it has it and if the engine runs)...
#6 go for a test drive--even if the owner must do the driving; just tell the owner what testing you want to do (if he/she won't do them, WALK)
You've been around the car this whole time and have checked out appearance items as you checked off 1-5, so...
#7 check out the paint in detail; look at tire age and condition; look for fluid leaks on backside of tires; etc, etc.
#8 if you have the ability to do so, get it in the air to check the exhaust system, etc., etc.

Good luck...........