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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 03:13 PM
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Hi,I have two corvettes, a 71 and 74. Mostly complete, they have been sitting for over 4 years. Not sure of the prior mechanical issues. No exterior damages and interior is mostly shot from sun rot. Can you tell me what you think they are worth as is? Also do you think it’s worth fixing?




can you tell me what you think?

the blue one is a 71 And the grey one is a 74
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 03:29 PM
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The 71 has huge flares, an incorrect hood, and……..? 74 has incorrect wheels. No added value there. Looks to me like you certainly don’t want to pay someone to repair them.
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Yeah I have no idea. I’ve never owned a corvette before. What’s the best guess of their lowest value?
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 03:34 PM
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Yeah I have no idea. I’ve never owned a corvette before. What’s the best guess of their lowest value?
If I owned them, if I could get around $12k for the two of them, I would take it.
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Old Mar 16, 2024 | 04:28 PM
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More pics would help. As mentioned about $10k to $12k
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Hi where you located?
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Old Mar 17, 2024 | 08:35 AM
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Are we to understand that you just purchased these and now want to sell them both? Can we get more photos if so?
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Old Mar 18, 2024 | 09:32 AM
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1971.. Is it a small block or big block?
What is tachometer red line?
Original engine?
Original interior?
These are pictures you should show.
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Moving questions about value to the General Discussion area. These are not cars for sale, yet.
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Old Mar 18, 2024 | 11:21 AM
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All things considered, the 71 is worth more than the 74 outright as it is a “chrome bumper” car.
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If you included that awesome mailbox, my wife would make me offer $50K!!😀
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You need to post pictures from every angle and interior pictures too. The 71 would be an awesome car to restore and if that's the original color that's a plus. You need a lot more details to determine a price.
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I don't know much about the value of a chrome-bumper C3 based on one photo, but I DO know that you need a bike shed.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_triviality
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