I have been looking for a 1968-72 vette for the wife. Has to be auto and either daytona or war bonnet yellow. I just found this one on Ebay and wanted to get some opinions on it. Is the price in line with current values? Do you guys see anything I sould be worried about? Any questions that I sould make sure I ask?

Thanks!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168

 

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Looka clean, especially with the new paint. I would like to see the underside first. THe price is on the high side, but the paint would justify it if well done. Good looking car.

 

Ya that's probably a little steep. Offer $20,000.00. Nice looking car though. Of course if momma likes the color then.....

 

I would find out all that was done during the restoration. For a 71 base engine coupe to be worth $24k, it should be close to perfect. The car looks great but what you can't see is important. Rust is the big thing on the frame and birdcage. Also, find out what engine and suspension work was done. If the car is as nice as it looks, it is probably worth at least in the low 20s, more if the car is what you and your wife want. The great thing about ebay is when the bidding stops you've found what the car is worth. Be the high bidder then negotiate from there. I doubt the bid will reach the buy it now price.

 

I agree that the buy it now price is a little on the high side, but if it really needs absolutely nothing and it has the options that you want, then it might be worth the extra money now instead of later. Also, I can't stress enough that no matter how great something looks or is written up on ebay, you should ALWAYS have the car looked over thoroughly by someone who knows these cars, whether that's you or a third party that you can trust and is ideally not known by the seller. Even if this service comes at an extra cost, it is well worth it in the long run. I bought my '69 on ebay and personally went to inspect the car. I took my fiancee along and made a weekend trip out of it. It was a very small investment to make sure the car checked out and I even picked up some browny points while doing it. If you go yourself, just make sure that you dont get sucked in by the sounds, smells, and feel a classic corvette. Trust me, this can happen very easily with these cars. Keep an objective point of view and evaluate it strictly on its mechanical and cosmetic condition. There are several books out there with good checklists and tips to help you evaluate these cars, but nothing really compares to an experienced eye when it comes to checking out an older corvette IMHO. Good luck with your search/purchase.

 

Thanks for the help guys! Now to find someone in Houston to take a look at it for me.

 

Contact these folks.

http://www.ncrstexas.org/area/houston/

 

Just saw a blue '71 coupe with automatic yesterday at a car show in Myrtle Beach, SC. Guy only wanted $12,500. It was a nice survivor. I tried my best to offer my '75 and cash but he wanted just $$$. Somebody will get a nice car for a great price. I think my buddy got his card is anyone is interested.

 

Great looking car,if the resto is properly done as the pictures seem to indicate the price is about right...JERRY