Not my car . I know the forum has rules and don’t want to break any so moderators if this isn’t allowed please remove. I chose (no prefix)but it wouldn’t select ….this post may belong in general if allowed . What I’m looking for is an evaluation and a ballpark of what they’re worth. These cars belong to a friend of mine's widow .(short back story )Years ago I made a post on a man that had a barn lot full of old cars . I purchased a couple 57 corvettes and helped him sell a few more of them . That was 8-10 years ago. (Fast forward ) I did a follow up post with him standing beside one of the (1957) car last year at a local show . Sadly he passed away a few weeks ago and his wife still has two of those Corvette’s left . There is a 72 Red Coupe with Black interior car looks original . Car is complete with engine and transmission (don’t know if they are matching numbers). Second car is a 82 Collectors Edition with 13,500 miles.






These are the pictures she sent me they are the only ones I have at this point . I will try to add more photos when I can get to the cars . I talked to her yesterday and she said she was going through probate court to get the cars into her name thinking the judge was gonna sign off in a week or so. She is not a member here yet I’m going to try and get her signed up so she can see some of the evaluations so please be kind .

 

IMO they are not worth anything other than junk. There has to be so much rust on those cars, plus mold, mildew, etc, I don't think anything would be salvageable.

 

Free would be a good price.

 

Waiting to see the interior photos before I make a suggestion

 

I have to agree with the prior comments. As long as they have been sitting outside I would expect significant metal corrosion in the frames, etc. would take more money and time than they would be worth in the end. What a shame. As a longtime 72 owner I hate seeing them reduced to this condition.

 

Depending on the engine/tranny of the 72, I would not think of taking that one as a project. If it is BB 4-speed no frame rust, maybe…..if very cheap.

The only things the 82CE that would be useful are:
1. The engine computer.
2. the knock sensor on the passenger side of the block just in front of the starter. They were one-year only and are no longer available.
3. The rear glass could be valuable, if not cracked. I have seen those selling for thousands on eBay. One year only. Not available other than off a car like this.

 

Maybe post more pictures on Monday or Tuesday. Does anyone have any real values . I think the 72 would have value to someone looking to restomod . The 82 as someone said the rear glass and T-tops and wheels have to be worth something the complete car is there I’m sure the engine and transmission would have to be gone through. What would it cost to restore them . Someone bound to have done a recent restore what did it cost ? Please share your thoughts and experience

 

You can’t post cars in the For Sale section unless they are in fact, for sale with asking prices. You also cannot sell for someone else without following posted site rules on that.

I’ll move this thread to General where you can get input on the cars. Please do not sell there.

 

The fiberglass on the 72 driver’s door ((and elsewhere) is so rotted that the side mirror and bracket have broken right out of it. A 70 near here in a similar condition sold for $1100.

 

Thanks!

 

Just by these pics alone, I'd say they are both parts cars. On the '72, there are good exterior trim pieces that are worth some money, but the fiberglass looks severely sun damaged. The only engine that used the flat hood was the base 350.

By the looks of the windows on both cars I'd say the interiors are a moldy, deteriorating mess, more than likely with complete rodent damaged wiring. Sitting on the grass guarantees rusted, frozen brakes and likely frame rot. The only way to get either of these cars on the road is a complete gut and rebuilt.

There is so much that is quickly damaged from this sort of treatment -- it's a shame.

 

Agreed, parts cars with limited value.

 

I gave you my thoughts about possible value. You certainly have a challenge here. I find the members here are providing good information for you.

The common theme is there is no way to place a real value without establishing the condition of the frame and birdcage. If those are rusted, those are definitely both parts cars with only very likely few parts of any actual value. I see a rust streak running down from the drivers door between the fender. Uh-oh.

I have taken on a project C3 before. Lots of labor and cost. This is what I see when I look at the pictures:

The cars, as a whole, would cost a few hundred for a wrecker to come collect them and take them to a shop. The transport to a shop, unless local, would be costly. $800-$1500. The cleanup of the algae, mold, and any other airborne microbes I would not want to inhale, would require some breathing and skin protection as the restoration team gutted the interior. If paying labor, 8 hours at $100/hr.

Looking at the condition of these two appears to be cost prohibitive for anyone to restore them. So I would say they are only worth anything as parts cars. Since the removal, transport, and cleanup to harvest the parts may cost over a thousand each, there would be very little potential for any profit on harvesting the parts, unless the shop/individual is local.

If it were me, I would consider offering to remove them both at my cost, but not paying for the cars. Even at that, I would likely not make any money, so I would be reluctant to take the risk.

I may be able to get a few hundred for the bumpers on the 72, as long as the mounts are not rusted through. Risk. Maybe the front grills are worth a hundred.

With the parts off the 82 I mentioned earlier, maybe $3000 total for all of them, if the items still function.
So I see the potential of grossing $5000 max after spending $4000 minimum. That small max margin with lots of risk is not good business to me.

I am not trying to insult you or your friend. I know you are just trying to help her. I am just giving you what you asked for.

My opinion on potential Sale Price - $0.

 

Maybe donate them to a school auto shop class (if they still have them) and get a small tax break?

 

Under carriage 72



I did get by there today and got a few pictures. These are the ones I got for the 72 .Doors won’t open haven’t found the keys yet only photos I got were though the door glass

 

 

Pictures for the 1982 Collectors Edition. It has 13,200 miles showing on the odometer. I verified the miles with the owner when I purchased my 1957 from him . She has found the ignition key for the 82 still looking for the door key. Hood release worked on this one good thing!

 

 

Under the hood, the 72 has a lot of incorrect stuff—water pump, compressor, and much little but pricey stuff. Doesn’t really matter if numbers match or not. In the interior, you have to ask the question; where is all that rust from? Answer: above. Top of windshield frame, center t-bar are rusting away. It’s a darn shame what the weather has done to that car.

 

Isn't that passenger door lock in the "unlock" position?
BTW, I can smell that interior from here!

THAT's what that is! I bet if you took a fist and hit between the tops a shower of rust would fall.
Yes, a shame, it looks like it was a nicely optioned car.