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Old Mar 2, 2022 | 05:38 PM
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Any thoughts on this 82? Thanks
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From the pictures you can tell, it needs work. I think before I (or anyone else for that fact) could make an honest assessment of the car, the car would have to be inspected in person. You just can't realistically make a logical judgement call from a CL ad.

I will say this much though, with buying from the Humane Society, you know the money you pay will go to a worthy cause.
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Oh...its definitely rough. But a project for someone with know how, time and MONEY.
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Originally Posted by Azvette621
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-1982-chevrolet-corvette/7452990353.html

Any thoughts on this 82? Thanks
I think that would make a great restomod. Modern drivetrain, suspension, brakes, black with a red interior.
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Old Mar 2, 2022 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRat
I think that would make a great restomod. Modern drivetrain, suspension, brakes, black with a red interior.
But....at what price?
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Originally Posted by Azvette621
But....at what price?
Looks to be a good project if you have the time and skills. AZ car means no RUST, thats a big plus.
Price is right, you could sell it and get your money back.
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Originally Posted by Azvette621
But....at what price?
The rear hatch is worth close to half of the asking price. Here is some inspiration:

https://www.rkmotors.com/vehicles/41...rolet-corvette




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that was a donated car. guy got old. couldn't keep it up. but he kept it inside. i think at 5k these days, you buy first and ask questions later.
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It's gone...you are too late. I was #3 on the list.....it's a PARTS CARS PERIOD

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Originally Posted by L-46man
It's gone...you are too late. I was #3 on the list.....it's a PARTS CARS PERIOD

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Way too much work, time and money
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Rough!!!! For paint and interior, plus the cost of the car would EXCEED the value of the car. My opinion it isn't worth it
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Just so our poster can learn;
ALWAYS start with the value of a good running complete decent car....so for a CE it's at about $25k
THEN REMOVE the remediation;
Paint+ stripes= $13,000
Interior CE specific one year, one edition= $5000
130k mile suspension re-work $2000
Engine has 130k on it= $3000
Rebuild Tranny= $2500
Rebuild rear end= $1500
Tires and etc = $1000
Cost of car= $5000

Resultant= You have $33,000 into a car worth $25k and you spend 600 hours of your own time for free.

Like I said...PARTS CAR!

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