1969 corvette conv
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1969 corvette conv
Hey guys can i get a few opinions here,My buddy is in the process of buying a 1969 corvette convertible with a 427 400 hp all matching numbers car.the car is original silver paint with silver interior.now he asked me what the value of this car might be for i have no clue.i researched few auctions but not many around.If you guys can give me ball park number .the seller wont give him a number and asked for offer.please let me know what you guys think.Thanks for now PS seller told him it is 400 hp engine from factory
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Value for the car you are describing will vary greatly depending on these factors.
1) Overall condition
2) originality
3) condition of birdcage/kick ups
4) factory GM documentation
5) options or the lack of
6) and maybe some things I forgot
And that is assuming that the car has its original born with drivetrain. The term matching numbers in my opinion means nothing. It could be restamped and still be called matching numbers. And also assuming it is not a salvaged car.
Without pictures and clear answers to the above the value could vary from $20k to $65k. Things like factory AC is big on a 400hp roadster. A factory original side pipe car can add great value.
Need some more info.
1) Overall condition
2) originality
3) condition of birdcage/kick ups
4) factory GM documentation
5) options or the lack of
6) and maybe some things I forgot
And that is assuming that the car has its original born with drivetrain. The term matching numbers in my opinion means nothing. It could be restamped and still be called matching numbers. And also assuming it is not a salvaged car.
Without pictures and clear answers to the above the value could vary from $20k to $65k. Things like factory AC is big on a 400hp roadster. A factory original side pipe car can add great value.
Need some more info.
Last edited by ed427vette; Sep 30, 2020 at 12:33 AM.
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Some sources I like to "triangulate" a range of a fair price:
Corvette DNA
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....plus&hl=en_US
Haggerty
https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuati...ette?id=122945
ebay completed auctions (numbers in green)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...ete=1&_fosrp=1
One consideration with Haggerty and other similar sources, you have to have an objective view of condition and read their descriptions carefully.
Hope this helps. Also agree with Ed above, location of seller and time of year also affects price. Always the big question for me is how much rust.
Oh and one more completed Mecum auctions.
Corvette DNA
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....plus&hl=en_US
Haggerty
https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuati...ette?id=122945
ebay completed auctions (numbers in green)
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...ete=1&_fosrp=1
One consideration with Haggerty and other similar sources, you have to have an objective view of condition and read their descriptions carefully.
Hope this helps. Also agree with Ed above, location of seller and time of year also affects price. Always the big question for me is how much rust.
Oh and one more completed Mecum auctions.
Last edited by 20mercury; Sep 30, 2020 at 12:25 AM.
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Never make offers to people who refuse to provide an asking price. They are so ignorant and greedy, they will just take your number to other people to get them to beat it.
Tell him to get back to you when he know what he’s asking.
Tell him to get back to you when he know what he’s asking.
Melting Slicks
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I very much agree with VB, a serious seller should have an asking price.
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Agreed...."Desperate to sell" OR "putting it up for sale for 1.5x's the value because of the wife" AND everything in between; if no starting price, red flag.
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