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Antbody know anything bout this car or have any general thoughts on what a fair price might be for it https://classiccars.com/listings/vie...illinois-60185
Doing this for a friend and you kept him from buying a disaster last time I asked for help.
For that kind of money I would want to see it in person and have it inspected by someone experienced working on these cars (maybe you?) Having said that I think 56k is on the high side considering it is not a highly optioned car, (no a/c, power windows) and not the original colour.
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C3 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2016 C3 of Year Finalist
thats really high for a regular convertible... Although he will never need to do anything to it. Hopefully he is happy with the horsepower and performance. It wont be really exciting but it should be reliable
Hello,
That's a VERY nice LOOKING car!
That's quite a bit of money for it!!
The first thing to determine is "is it RUSTY?
Even pretty cars can be rusty.
Regards...
CMJ ?
I don't recognize that as being a 1971 Corvette Engine Suffix Code.
I believe that typically the code was marked (crayon) on the block EARLY in the assembly sequence at Flint and thus it should be UNDER the engine paint, not on top of it.
Hello,
That's a VERY nice LOOKING car!
That's quite bit of money for it!!
The first thing to determine is "is it RUSTY?
Even pretty cars can be rusty.
Regards...
CMJ ?
I don't recognize that as being a 1971 Corvette Engine Suffix Code.
I believe that typically the code was marked on the block EARLY in the assembly sequence at Flint and thus it should be UNDER the engine paint, not on top of it.
I agree -- a very pretty car.
I also agree there is no CMJ engine code for any Corvettes and the code is written before any paint was applied. For this alone, I'd be very suspicious of the original engine claim.
Here are two different sources for '71 codes:
Last edited by barkingrats; Dec 13, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
It appears to be a bit overpriced, but that being said,
1 Is the engine original? Been rebuilt, if so by whom? Carb original?
2 Originally orange, now blue???????
3 Frame off restoration? If so, done by whom? Quality of parts used?
4 New calipers or rebuilt?
5 New suspension parts?
6 Receipts for everything?
What is the mileage? It says 2,600??? Is it 102,600? If that is the original mileage, why was it restored? As others have said, you really need eyes on the car on a lift. If the color is not original, a paint job will run between $10K to $25K. For $56K, the car should be perfect in every way including the paint. Good luck. Jerry
There was also a CMJ code for a 1980 305 engine, I would assume it's not that. Not matching engine, not gonna be worth near that much. But hey, cop engine, maybe cop brakes, etc...
Maybe another reason CMJ is written there? They didn't show the engine pad stamp.
Last edited by zxryder72; Dec 13, 2025 at 08:32 PM.
I’m pretty sure this might be the same car? That was parked nearby me at a local car show this fall. If it is? I remember the owner telling me a local corvette shop in our area had done the restoration work. I’m guessing the seller is asking what he’s asking trying to recoup some of his restoration money? Up close the car showed very well if it’s the same car? Surprised he’s selling so soon.
I hope you're picking up on the issue with the engine code. If you inquire about the car, ask for a photo of the engine pad stamp. If it has the CMJ code, engine would possibly be from a '74 police car. That changes what the car is worth, not having the original engine. Also, not very honest to say it has original engine if it doesn't.
I can't think of another reason they included this photo other than to imply that is the engine code. You need to see the engine pad stamp to be sure. At the very least, you can use that fact to negotiate the price. "Well, it's had the engine swapped, it's not worth what you're asking." Then make a lower offer.
Last edited by zxryder72; Dec 14, 2025 at 08:46 AM.
Hello,
The area of the side of the block where the suffix was written in Flint would typically be partially covered by a spark plug wire heat shield.
It's missing in this photo.
So I guess not another goof but just an omission .
The portion of the side of the oil pan that can be seen in the same photo appears to have had a 'non-skid' surface applied under the paint.
The top of the center gauge bezel is broken on both sides. They're VERY easy to break and unbroken originals with good chrome plating are becoming very difficult to find.
????
Regards......
Hello,
The area of the side of the block where the suffix was written in Flint would typically be partially covered by a spark plug wire heat shield.
Missing in this photo.
So I guess not another goof but just an omission .
The portion of the side of the oil pan that can be seen in the same photo appears to have had a 'non-skid' surface applied under the paint.
Regards......
A lot of the photos were taken during the restoration, so things were disassembled. But the motor was obviously repainted. So, then they would have re-done the factory writing on the block there?
Last edited by zxryder72; Dec 14, 2025 at 09:18 AM.
CMJ ?
I don't recognize that as being a 1971 Corvette Engine Suffix Code.
I believe that typically the code was marked (crayon) on the block EARLY in the assembly sequence at Flint and thus it should be UNDER the engine paint, not on top of it.
I think this is right. I've seen photos where the engine paint had worn and you could barely see that crayon marking underneath (couldn't find one just now). Maybe when they stripped the paint from the engine, they saw the crayon marking underneath and thought it belonged over the paint.
Or maybe some dummy saw a photo online and tried to copy it. Could be the wrong code for that engine; pad stamp will clear that up.
Edit: So, I inquired about the ad. Here's what I asked:
"Hello- I see in the photos the marking on the engine block is "CMJ". Does that match the stamp on the engine pad? I would like to see a photo of the engine pad stamp. Thanks"
Update: Got a reply, car is in storage and he will get a picture soon.
Last edited by zxryder72; Dec 14, 2025 at 10:52 AM.
Thoughts on this car
