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Old May 27, 2017 | 06:27 PM
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Default nice 86...

saw this on fleabay. no connection or interest associated with the auction, just thought it was a nice 1986 corvette. 38K miles.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Chevrol...866591?vxp=mtr

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Old May 27, 2017 | 06:58 PM
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hi Joe, I agree, looks sharp and in really nice condition
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Old May 27, 2017 | 07:17 PM
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Beautiful
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Old May 27, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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That's a nice car. I would be curious to know what it sells for. My '86 has 29K miles.
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Old May 27, 2017 | 09:24 PM
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looks like a really nice 86 for sure
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Old May 27, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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Only $8,500 for a C4 with 38K miles on it. A bargain.
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Old May 27, 2017 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HAD2HAV2
Only $8,500 for a C4 with 38K miles on it. A bargain.
that's lower than resrve
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Old May 27, 2017 | 11:44 PM
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Wow not a mark or stain on that car very-very nice, hope to see final sale number.
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Thats what I paid for my 86 with 34k on it.
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Old May 28, 2017 | 04:46 AM
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here's the actual dealers website - seems it's a consignment service...

http://www.mjcclassiccars.com/1986-chevrolet-corvette/

asking price $14500. IMO, a little high - if I were looking for, and had to have a yellow 86 in that condition, I might go as high as $12K (as long as it had original paint). a few things that detract from the car - mostly, the radio and exhaust, however still a fine example. exhaust is an easy fix, and I have the radio -
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Looks like good for it's age.
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does the hood open?
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Old May 30, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ghoastrider1
does the hood open?
i would say "yes" --

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Originally Posted by ghoastrider1
does the hood open?
Sorry ghost, I see your hood is still stuck closed. There has to be an end to your problem without using a saw-zaw.
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That's a sharp car! A very well preserved example. Not sure I like the exhaust though. I feel like that car should not have been modified.
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Unsold at $11,100 and relisted.
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx7
That's a sharp car! A very well preserved example. Not sure I like the exhaust though. I feel like that car should not have been modified.
I agree totally and just didn't say it. When I seen those mufflers and aftermarket radio it ruined it for me and just became ANOTHER nice C4 without its wow factor. Most of the additional value has gone out the window.
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Originally Posted by Cjunkie
I agree totally and just didn't say it. When I seen those mufflers and aftermarket radio it ruined it for me and just became ANOTHER nice C4 without its wow factor. Most of the additional value has gone out the window.
not sure the car's really been modified. mufflers deteriorate over time, and it's not a surprise that they were changed out. OE replacements are an easy fix. the radio, again, IMO, not a big deal - in fact, I have a correct radio for that car in my parts stash. still think it has a WOW factor, maybe not $14.5K wow, but i'd say it wouldn't take much to get some NCRS or Bloomington status.
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Originally Posted by Cjunkie
I agree totally and just didn't say it. When I seen those mufflers and aftermarket radio it ruined it for me and just became ANOTHER nice C4 without its wow factor. Most of the additional value has gone out the window.
I have to disagree with the replacement radio. I say WOW, someone has already replaced that ancient Bose system for a modern radio system (if it was done right).
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Originally Posted by HAD2HAV2
I have to disagree with the replacement radio. I say WOW, someone has already replaced that ancient Bose system for a modern radio system (if it was done right).
Might work well, but sure looks stupid
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