I bought a 1969 Corvette in the late 1970s,it was hit in the front end. The car had no motor or transmission, it is a coupe with fiber optics and speed alert options. After purchase I bought a factory nose from GM including inner finder wells, hood surround,fenders and inserts for the front fenders. The project was too much for my ability and has sat for 45 years in garage. I have the title. Would it be better to part out the car or sell everything altogether?I am not sure what value is in these parts or car. Any suggestions or insights would be appreciated. Thanks

 

You mean sell the car and fiberglass separate, or part the entire car out? We haven't seen the car or the shape it or the frame/birdcage is in. Most people over-estimate how severe the damage or repair is. But w/o knowing anything about the car, it's hard to know. You kind of have a decent 'survivor' 'story' there, which Corvette 'hunters' love. That might be compelling to some buyers. Buying a complete car has it's value, vs a car a guy will have to piece together. How about some pictures?

Parting the entire car out is a time commitment too. Removing the parts, taking scores of pictures and listing them. Waiting for people over the next couple years, who promise on their word to show up on a Saturday afternoon (you gave up that fishing day) who you never hear from again (about 50 times!). And some of those people who DO show up want to chew up your whole day telling you about their Uncle's friends' corvette shop he ran 15 yrs ago 3 states away. Heck you could probably restore the car (and add a lot of value!) with all the time spent parting it out. Selling the nose and car separate would be a lot easier.

IDK your financial position but I'd probably list the whole pkg, and see what kind of response you get. Then go from there. You can always go separate afterwards. Maybe put it in Hemmings as well as online. Have you considered finishing it?

I'm just thinking out loud here.

 

What shape is the car in, replacement parts not withstanding? Any idea of the state of the birdcage, frame, interior?

Shoot a series of pics and post.

 

Thank you for the information, I am retired now and the car is buried in a corner of a 6 car garage. The frame was painted and suspension done in the 80's. The car has always been in non heated garage in ct. I am hopeful that there is minimal rust, but you never know. I guess the best thing for me to do is to dig it out and take some pictures. thanks again

 

Regardless of condition, if your question is “is it better to part out or sell all together” that depends on your own circumstances. Nobody can answer that except yourself. It’s a simple matter of what is best for you. You WILL get more money parting it out….over time and with a great deal of effort dealing with all kinds people. It’s a big pain in the ***. Then you have to start removing parts, maybe shipping. It’s a great amount of work, but for the work you get more money. Then you will have parts that nobody will want even if you were to give them away. You will also have to research what the parts are worth. Deal with hagglers. Some people don’t mind that. Do you? If it’s not an issue and you have lots of time go for it.

Or, you can sell the whole thing at one time. Simple, easier, one shot transaction. Done. But less money over all but more at one time.

Take your pick.

 

is it a big block or a small block car...I would sell it as a whole car for $10 grand as it would be a numbers matching car most likely at that age

 

Gonna be tough to have matching numbers on a car with no engine or trans. I'd first make an effort to find out what those NOS body parts are worth now. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised at how much they've appreciated since you bought them due to the fact that they're not available from GM and haven't been for a lot of years. I'm thinking you'll get the most money by selling the body parts separate from the wrecked car. If the car had the original running gear, it would be a different situation, but as it is most buyers will look at the package as just a bunch of parts that have to be put together. OTOH, someone with a numbers matching wrecked car will pay big bucks for the body parts. As others have said, don't mess with trying to part out the rest of the car unless you want to learn a whole new meaning to the phrase "pain in the butt".

 

I didn't read that correctly...$6000 to get rid of it

 

Thanks for all the information, any idea how much factory nose is worth?