Value?
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It's a 45 year old car. It's value can vary widely.
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Value?
Just inherited vehicle and it’s in another state. Dont have pic at the moment. Just trying to estimate a base value because someone is interested in buying it. They offered $5k and I told them they were crazy!
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How old are the tires? When was the brake system flushed? How old are the brake hoses? When was the suspension replaced? Original motor/trans? When was the carb rebuilt and by who? You got receipts? Might be worth $10,000 or $15,000... then again the buyer is crazy to even offer $5,000. Need pics and info....
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any damage to fiberglass or if it’s in need of a paint job really hurts the value. C3 bodywork and paint is crazy expensive. Pretty much makes any later model c3 upside down from the get go.
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How old are the tires? When was the brake system flushed? How old are the brake hoses? When was the suspension replaced? Original motor/trans? When was the carb rebuilt and by who? You got receipts? Might be worth $10,000 or $15,000... then again the buyer is crazy to even offer $5,000. Need pics and info....
Not true, maybe he knows more then we do !!! No match ? Rusted frame / Birdcage ? needs full repaint ? + minor interior cosmetic issues, could very well be $1000 - $1500 or less ( parts car ) OP is very vague !!
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The last C3 market guide in Corvette-mag I saw earlier this year gave a range of $8k to $20k for an '80. That ranges from 'needs work' to 'show winner'. Their guides offer interesting insights but purely a tad high-ish purely IMHO. One can go over to their site and purchase a back issue of the July '25 issue at corvette-mag.
Sometimes I find people who know little about vintage cars have an inflated sense of value when selling one - especially after seeing say a TV car auction. And likewise, sometimes people looking to purchase thru an estate situation are looking to take advantage and get one below fair market value.
Sometimes I find people who know little about vintage cars have an inflated sense of value when selling one - especially after seeing say a TV car auction. And likewise, sometimes people looking to purchase thru an estate situation are looking to take advantage and get one below fair market value.
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Hagerty shows $6,100 for a car in #4 fair condition, $15,900 in #3 good. Add 10% for the stick...
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There's one sure gage of value. Not very predictable but: it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay.
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Typical "NEW MEMBER" start a thread & never return, well for a week at least. I guess we also insulted him with the "COULD VERY WELL BE" the $5,000 or less GUESS !! 