1979 Corvette? What its worth?
08-27-2011, 01:31 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Member Since: Oct 2010
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
1979 Corvette? What its worth?
Im thinking about getting a C3 Corvette, i had a C4, want to change things around a bit. But how much are they worth? The one I'm looking at is custom, has lambo doors, custom hood, new engine and tranny. Needs paint, Original owner from 1979. Clean title. What would you pay for something like that? Appreciate all feedback.
08-27-2011, 01:35 PM
#2
Racer
Member Since: May 2011
Location: Willoughby Hills OH
Posts: 431
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Good luck having this forum like it. The major consensus is having as much original look and being stock as possible.
Post some pics and what they are asking for it to get a better idea
Post some pics and what they are asking for it to get a better idea
08-27-2011, 01:53 PM
#4
Safety Car
Normally I dont like cars that have this much mods to them. But for only $6000 this looks like a lot of car for the money. And I can see how this would appeal to the younger crowd as it brings some of the newer mods such as the lambo doors to an older car.
For only $6k it looks good. At least until you hit your first speed bump and it rips off the front air dam which is sitting too low and too far forward to be practical on the street.
kdf
For only $6k it looks good. At least until you hit your first speed bump and it rips off the front air dam which is sitting too low and too far forward to be practical on the street.
kdf
08-27-2011, 02:08 PM
#5
Racer
Member Since: May 2011
Location: Willoughby Hills OH
Posts: 431
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
are there pics of the engine bay or interior?
if all it needs is paint that is a pretty good price, but id imagine not everything is spiffy in the engine bay.
if all it needs is paint that is a pretty good price, but id imagine not everything is spiffy in the engine bay.
08-27-2011, 03:42 PM
#7
Heel & Toe
I'm very much NOT an expert on these cars (as I'm a new owner myself).
With that said... I'll have to agree that for $6k, that's really not a bad deal (assuming that the engine is good). I, personally, hate that front air dam, but the more I look at the doors and the hood, the more I like them.
Just make sure it's mechanically sound enough to be your daily driver. That would be my biggest concern.
As for resale value... I bet you'll always be able to find another teenage or college kid to sell it to aslong as you take care of it.
Good luck!
With that said... I'll have to agree that for $6k, that's really not a bad deal (assuming that the engine is good). I, personally, hate that front air dam, but the more I look at the doors and the hood, the more I like them.
Just make sure it's mechanically sound enough to be your daily driver. That would be my biggest concern.
As for resale value... I bet you'll always be able to find another teenage or college kid to sell it to aslong as you take care of it.
Good luck!
08-28-2011, 09:27 AM
#12
Pro
Member Since: Jul 2011
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't like it one bit, but if you do - six grand isn't much money for a 79 Vette. Check the frame and birdcage for excessive rust, and see how she runs. If you like it this car is worth six grand.
08-28-2011, 10:20 AM
#13
Team Owner
Member Since: Jun 2000
Location: Southbound
Posts: 38,928
Likes: 0
Received 1,468 Likes
on
1,247 Posts
Cruise-In II Veteran
08-28-2011, 10:32 AM
#14
Just please tell me that you don't like the steering wheel
08-28-2011, 11:39 AM
#16
Racer
Thread Starter
Member Since: Oct 2010
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-28-2011, 11:55 AM
#18
Pro
Member Since: Jul 2011
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-29-2011, 10:50 AM
#20
Drifting
