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Corvette price guides, Corvette DNA app (whatever that is), Hagerty etc. should be for entertainment only when putting value on a vintage Corvette. Oh and those TV shows with ballers biding are just as stupid to use as a yardstick. Good old fasion research via the internet will get you to a ballpark number and after that the final worth is what someone is willing to pay.
It really comes down to what the buyer is willing to pay and what the seller is willing to take, in the middle of that number is the actual value of the car.
Wee, that is a really nice car. Great bones and a lot of work done on it. Rust? That isn't rust for a C3 - that's patina. Solid frame. I agree with Greg, Jebby, others - mid 20's as she sits in today's market and if someone comes close........
Anyone who knows these cars will realize that there has been a ton of work done where it doesn't show (below the belt). You've taken the opposite tact from many - - many put lipstick on the exterior and it's a pig mechanically. Not yours. Numbers matching? As stated, it matters to some but I believe that's a minority. This said, are there some steps you can take to correct some of the paint issues without spending $$? If not, I wouldn't worry about that either. Nice car. If you decide not to sell, you have a great foundation to enjoy. Best, Paul
i think this is a 20k car. i think to get close to 30k there are several issues holding you back.
1- non op AC
2- needs tranny rebuilt
3- you said paint is worst than pics
4- it has rust.
#4 is the big one. non working items are always going to scare away buyers, but you showed a pic and there is rust in the windshield. who knows what else is hidden where you cant see it.
Considering the items above and the picture of the crack and paint condition I think this is a number 4 car and is worth MAYBE $18k. The trans rebuild will be at least $1k the A/C could be as little as $500. or as much as $2k we all know what paint and body work cost and then there is the rust issue. Even buying this car at $18k a new buyer will be under water quickly and be without a car to drive for who knows how long considering paint jail. Sorry but that is what I see.
Looks like I'll be keep it...Online bidding for the farm place has already exceeded what I'm comfortable spending. To be honest I had lost interest in working on the corvette....But going through all the old post on my website and think about how far I have came with it has given me a second wind to keep going. Time to finish the underside and maybe drop the transmission to get it fixed. It will never be re-painted as long as it belongs to me, I'm happy enough with the condition and I don't freak out at car shows when someone gets too close.
Hi Brian, sorry about the farm. But..........keeping your vette and a renewed enthusiasm will be very enjoyable. And Frustrating. But mostly enjoyable. Keep us up to date with your progress and what you decide to do. If you want to do a bit of work on the paint without getting into big $ or the paranoia that comes with a fresh paint job, you might consider a light cut/buff. You have a very nice car, enjoy! Best, Paul
03-23-2022, 09:55 AM
Keep us up to date with your progress and what you decide to do. If you want to do a bit of work on the paint without getting into big $ or the paranoia that comes with a fresh paint job, you might consider a light cut/buff. You have a very nice car, enjoy! Best, Paul