Bumper cars
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Burning Brakes
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From: Tuscaloosa, al , us
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Bumper cars
One of my instructors has a 70 bumper car, and every time I see it I go crazy. I love the look of the 78 but like the bumpers and the flat back window. I am probably going to sell the 96 and start looking for one. What should I expect to pay for one? Any suggestions as to what I should look for?
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From: Northridge California
St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Bumper cars (medic007)
according to Corvette Fever magazine September 2002
2002 Price Guide
fair good excellent
68 coupe 8,650 13,150 20,375
68 vert 11,325 17,425 27,000
69 coupe 8,825 13,575 21,100
70coupe 9,400 14,450 22,000
70 vert 12,000 18,525 28,725
71 coupe 8,925 13,725 21,275
72 vert 12,150 18,900 29,300
73 coupe 6,425 10,725 17,700
73 vert 9600 14,850 23,000
these numbers seem inflated to me...maybe i'm wrong...
2002 Price Guide
fair good excellent
68 coupe 8,650 13,150 20,375
68 vert 11,325 17,425 27,000
69 coupe 8,825 13,575 21,100
70coupe 9,400 14,450 22,000
70 vert 12,000 18,525 28,725
71 coupe 8,925 13,725 21,275
72 vert 12,150 18,900 29,300
73 coupe 6,425 10,725 17,700
73 vert 9600 14,850 23,000
these numbers seem inflated to me...maybe i'm wrong...
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From: Vancouver BC
Re: Bumper cars (eleven79)
Seems a little inflated?! :mad You US citizens are spoiled! I have been searching for quite a while for a bumper car here in Canada. What usually happens is that I'll find a bumper car in decent shape, needing a few things, for maybe $16,000:
"Sounds great! When can I come look at your car?"
"Oh, any old time. That price is in US funds, by the way."
(Note: $16,000 USD is about $25,200 CAD.)
Every damn bumper car is listed in US funds! The sellers price the cars knowing that they'll be sold to people in the US, because your dollar is so strong that it works out well for everyone involved -- everyone except Canadian buyers, anyway. We sort of get screwed.
$25,200 is too much money for an unrestored, paint-needing Corvette in "decent shape." Way too much. And you guys are complaining about $12,000 being too much!? :nopity
Thanks for letting me vent!
Cheers! :cheers:
"Sounds great! When can I come look at your car?"
"Oh, any old time. That price is in US funds, by the way."
(Note: $16,000 USD is about $25,200 CAD.)
Every damn bumper car is listed in US funds! The sellers price the cars knowing that they'll be sold to people in the US, because your dollar is so strong that it works out well for everyone involved -- everyone except Canadian buyers, anyway. We sort of get screwed.
$25,200 is too much money for an unrestored, paint-needing Corvette in "decent shape." Way too much. And you guys are complaining about $12,000 being too much!? :nopity
Thanks for letting me vent!
Cheers! :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Bumper cars (VetticusSupersonicus)
The prices of old American cars are going up.Here in Sweden vettes are cheaper than in america,due to the prices of gasoline.I bought my 73 BB new paint and perfect interior for 10000$.That car would cost about 12 14000$ in America..Doesent anybody import old Americans from Europe to America? :cheers:
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St. Jude Donor '14
Re: Bumper cars (medic007)
yeah, but good deals are still to be had if you are not in a hurry...there was a show on a local cable access channel a few months ago about a guy that bought a '73 SB coupe for 4500...car looked really straight. i don't know if you want chrome on the front or not, but '73's are cool cuz you get the best of both worlds.
Melting Slicks
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Re: Bumper cars (VetticusSupersonicus)
Seems a little inflated?!
Several times over the years I have looked at Vettes for sale and have said the exact same thing.
Then in a few months time, they are selling for much more.
Tough game to keep up.
[Modified by Barry's70LT1, 6:06 PM 8/9/2002]
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Re: Bumper cars (Barry's70LT1)
You certainly can't use generic book values on a 68-73. There are too many items that can greatly affect the car's price. Things such as big block motors, LT-1 motor, convertable, A/C, or other rare options can cause a really big swing in price. I think the best deals right now on steel bumper Vettes are small block coupes (except LT-1), which have stayed fairly low in price. Good luck with your search.
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Re: Bumper cars (Todbo)
get ready those cars that say," they need a few things" probably will cost you a few thousand dollars , nothing is cheap for a bumper car! :eek:
Actually, the whole drivetrain wouldn't cost too much.....it's all of the other stuff they kill you on. :smash:
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