1981
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Instructor
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From: Arizona
1981
Ok..I need some advice on the value of a 1981 corvette. I'll try and add details as best as I can. stroker - 400 miles since rebuild
Skip White Aluminum heads
Ederbrock Performer camshaft 7102
Elderbrock Performer Intake Manifold
Elderbrock Performer Carburetor 600 CFM 1405
New radiator
New water pump
New Master Cylinder
New Power Brake Booster
Transmission rebuilt - 400 miles
Interior 70% complete
- New carpet
- New seat upholstery
- New door panels (not installed, comes with)
- New ignition switch
Newly painted (3 years ago)
New fiber glass front and rear bumper covers
New corvette emblems
New rear control arms
The seller wants 9900 for it...since it looks like it isn't all original what is a good price point to negotiate and will the value hold? I know that's an impossible thing to ask but what the heck.
Thanks
Skip White Aluminum heads
Ederbrock Performer camshaft 7102
Elderbrock Performer Intake Manifold
Elderbrock Performer Carburetor 600 CFM 1405
New radiator
New water pump
New Master Cylinder
New Power Brake Booster
Transmission rebuilt - 400 miles
Interior 70% complete
- New carpet
- New seat upholstery
- New door panels (not installed, comes with)
- New ignition switch
Newly painted (3 years ago)
New fiber glass front and rear bumper covers
New corvette emblems
New rear control arms
The seller wants 9900 for it...since it looks like it isn't all original what is a good price point to negotiate and will the value hold? I know that's an impossible thing to ask but what the heck.
Thanks
Instructor
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From: Liberty Island
Seems like it could be a fair price. Would depend on birdcage / frame condition and the quality of the work done. Sounds like a nice build but as you stated it’s not stock so values are hard to pinpoint. Pics would help.
he has receipt for parts and labor right?? Lots of story’s when it comes to engine builds and tranny builds
as far as future value hard to say... I see these cars going up in value but then again all internal combustion engine vehicles might be on the loosing end of value when gas becomes expensive or hard to get in the next 10 years. I think people in the hobby long term are in for a big upset.
he has receipt for parts and labor right?? Lots of story’s when it comes to engine builds and tranny builds
as far as future value hard to say... I see these cars going up in value but then again all internal combustion engine vehicles might be on the loosing end of value when gas becomes expensive or hard to get in the next 10 years. I think people in the hobby long term are in for a big upset.
Last edited by The Grinch; Jan 29, 2021 at 02:33 PM.
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Instructor
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From: Arizona
Le Mans Master
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From: Indiana
no clue what you are doing with it.. and a lot of unknowns.. i think you could buy a more honest car for the money ( or slightly more).. too many unknowns and parts , and hacks like AC..
then again if tons into engine (running well) and paint totally professional... yup worth it if you want a project and no ac..
pics under the car may tell more
down side you are buying a project and your labor to assemble and $$ yet to be spent..
i would be around 5-7 to get excited and rust to be confirmed//
then again if tons into engine (running well) and paint totally professional... yup worth it if you want a project and no ac..
pics under the car may tell more
down side you are buying a project and your labor to assemble and $$ yet to be spent..
i would be around 5-7 to get excited and rust to be confirmed//
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Drifting
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From: Brampton, Ontario Canada
You listed it as having a “Stroker” what size is the engine and how much HP?
Also, Ederbrock and Elderbrock...it’s Edelbrock.
Also, Ederbrock and Elderbrock...it’s Edelbrock.
Last edited by How Are You; May 19, 2021 at 04:34 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Los Banos CA
Or are you are looking at the first car he was interested in 5 months ago, not the one he just posted about? I assume he passed on the first one...BTW, as far as I know, CarGurus is just a hosting site - the dealer could be top-notch, or the biggest crook in the country. It seems most dealers list their cars on several different hosting sites these days, just to get the most exposure.
Race Director
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Here's the direct link to the car (the VIN is the address!). It's at Peoria VW.
https://www.peoriavw.com/used------1G1AY8785C5111411
The purple is cool. There's a $5K premium (at least) for being at a dealership. Offer less than $10K, give them your contact info, and let them stew it over for a bit. The probably got this car as a trade-in.
https://www.peoriavw.com/used------1G1AY8785C5111411
The purple is cool. There's a $5K premium (at least) for being at a dealership. Offer less than $10K, give them your contact info, and let them stew it over for a bit. The probably got this car as a trade-in.
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Here's the car, so you don't have to click on the link.
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Instructor
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From: Arizona
Race Director
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These tables have both interior and exterior codes.
http://corvettec3.ca/interior.htm