surf2sky

Being new to the forum and the corvette world, I've been interested in a C3 and wanted to know if anyone was around the Iowa area and could take a look at this vehicle.

http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/...tte-40170.html

I haven't got too much information on it just that since 1996, it has been garaged, tuned, and taken care of.

also open to suggestions if there is a car I'm interested in and not around to go visit it?

Thank you
Don

Lemans Blue 69

Much too high of a price. Probably has the base engine and the shifter has been changed and who knows what else. Your are doing the right thing by asking someone local to see it for you. Google some Corvette Clubs in the area and maybe you can find someone to look at it for you.

riski

If the car has 44,000 original miles why are you telling him the price is too high? How many 1970 corvette convertibles have that kind of mileage.

In my opinion, it may be a fair asking price. But, you need to see the car in person and check it out with someone who has some knowledge. Additional pictures would also help people on the forum help you.

Faster Rat

Don
When they don't show pictures of the engine compartment or the underbody...it is for a reason. When they say the engine is a 350, it is almost always the base motor...otherwise they would proudly say that it is a 350ci/350hp. When they don't say original drivetrain, it probably isn't. The lack of information says it all. No mention of documentation, original paint color, restoration, nothing other than mileage and maintenance receipts for the last 21 years. Nice looking car though. Resale red convertibles are inherently something to be leery of. If it is all original...everything is 41 years old. Keep that thought in mind. It isn't so much what you pay for the car, and whether or not that is either a bargain or a fair price, but what you end up spending on the car to restore it and keep it running for years to come.

petdoc

May be worth it, Don. that "OBO" can be pretty broad sometimes. You do really need to get someone knowledgable to check it out. Can you get the code #'s and post them for us, as well as an equipment/option list?

BBCorv70

Can't tell much from the pictures given. The driver side door panel looks a bit funky toward the rear of the door, gap looks odd. Shifter looks aftermarket as another poster pointed out. Wonder what the owner did to the egg crates, looks like the paint was stripped? None of this is a big deal.

More important things to look at are the engine compartment, how clean, how original. Original engine or replacement? A close inspection of the windshield frame and key points on the frame, look for rust. Not nearly enough info here to judge it's value.

surf2sky

Thank you all for helping me out. It's nice to have this.

I'm in the air force and getting re-assigned to las vegas Nevada. I'd love to get a car that I can depend on when the weather is good. Seeing that this is my first time getting an older car, i value all your opinions

I'll conitnue to keep you updated

surf2sky

http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/...tte-40292.html

Should I consider paying more upfront like this one? Plus this one has A/C

I see alot of vettes from this place in Pennsylvania. Is it a decent place

seacliffe301

Allow me to throw out a thought to consider on an A/C car...
When equipped with A/C, you lose your fresh air ventilation at the floor.
This breeze dissipates a lot of heat when moving.

Personally, I would only use A/C, when the top is up & is raining.
As a ragtop owner with no A/C, I can tell you I do not miss having it.
I would miss those floor vents.

On the '70, do have someone qualified do a thorough inspection. Well worth the money & peace of mind. Upper 20's for a "good" '70 doesn't seem that unreasonable.

Regarding the base motor in a '70, wasn't that a 350/350?

GD70

Base motor was 300hp. L-46 350 hp.
Looks nice but, you need someone to look it over with you very carefully . Someone who knows where to look for the numbers and se if they match. Frame rust can be a major issue with Vettes. Nothing wrong with the Hurst shifter that replaced the original sloppy shifter.
Being this is your first Vette, Ii hope you are mechanically inclined. Otherwise it gets expensive to have a shop doing the work.
As stated, it's 41 years old, so expect to replace parts. There's a ton of parts suppliers, so most correct parts are available.
Good luck and take your time.
Glenn

Solid LT1

Where are you located right now? your info says Newport Beach, CA. If you can't find a local Vette you aren't looking very hard. I would at least wait until your located in Vegas, join a local car club. look around on Craigslist going as far as San Francisco, Phoenix, and San Diego areas (plus all inbetween.) Why go to the Mid West rust belt to look for an old car when your in Mecca as far as vintage cars are concerned. Attend some car club functions in your area, make some contacts and buy the right Vette.

Easy Mike

I also think the asking price is on the high side, possibly because a dealer has it.

Surf2sky: Wait until you're settled in Nevada, then shop for a local car.

shrekviper

Bodhi,
LT1 has the right idea. Patience is the key.
Shrek

surf2sky

LT1,
Flying in Iraq right now. I'll be in CA in a couple weeks (or when I can escape this deployment). I will for sure look in S. Cal. In Costa Mesa, right next to my home, is The Corvette Lady. I'll take a look at their vehicles and see if I'm truly interested in this.

I was looking at one reply from GD70. I don't know too much about about cars (almost nothing) but I figure I could learn a bit from having an older car that needs "self work". Is it difficult to learn the basic's with these vehicles (oil change, preventive mx, etc..)

Cheers
Don

GPGG70

Faster Rat Nailed it! For what there asking the interior looks rough.