twinpack

So are we saying I'm crazy for asking $38,000 for my 9 year nut and bolt restoration of my 1968. Is numbers matching. Total frame off. I did convert the L79 to full roller and installed a TKO600 5 speed. The original rebuilt Muncie and shifter will go with the car.

zrc3john

No not at all..Total frame off ...Your essentially getting a new car with updated power and trans plus full chrome bumper and convertible...

I think your asking price is fair considering the work done...I know what it’s like to drive a C3 with bad gaps, rattling power windows and disintegrated body mount bushings....Nice car plus unusual color combo on an old car is a plus for me..Nostalgic..

Merry Christmas to the entire forum...

67:72

Hoisting myself on my high horse standing atop a soap box: You (and anybody else) should ask/sell for whatever amount would make you happy to let it go. I refuse to tell somebody else that they are out of their mind for asking whatever amount they decide on -- frankly it's none of my business. You want to sell lower or higher than recent-trend price? Meh. I only hope you are happy with the final deal. If'n I'm in the market and your price is out of my financial means, I'll likely be disappointed but will look elsewhere, not berate you for not meeting my expectations and limitations.

oldgto

Exactly. When I see such concern over what someone can sell for when they`re done playing with it,
I wonder if they buy golf clubs with the same concern? Or a boat?
I`ve NEVER bought any "toy" with a thought of "can I get my money back out of it?"

DonnieP73

My wife has her 73 that was bought new in 72, I have my dream car the 67 L68 that I got in Jan.
Both will never be sold by us. The 73 and the 67 will be sold the same way I bought it, in an estate sale of the PO.
Never would buy one with the expectation of making big money on selling.

Donnie

resdoggie

fully but I'm open to offers for those who are looking for an "investment".

zrc3john

One of the reasons , well probably the only reason I sold my 73 vert was because at the time I owned another corvette..A C4 ZR1....

For the past seven years the Z stayed in the garage and the 73 stayed in the street covered...Needless to say it got to be a real pain in the *** especially with alternate side parking twice a week...Yes I live in NY with a one car garage...From Dec to March it stayed in my moms yard...

If I had a two car garage I would have held that car and not have sold since I owned it for 19 years...Renting a garage in NY is not a good financial move..People ask ridiculous prices..Even at 200 a month which is low , multiply that by 7 years and you get the point..

If you have the space which I’m sure you do, hold on to those cars like you intend too....Especially the 73 since your the original owner....

JohnnyQuik

My '70 recently sold for $45k. That seem like where the market is for a quality matching numbers big block 4 speed convertible without any real issues.

Prostreeter1

I've watched this thread and keep my mouth shut and locked keyboard. Can't do it no more. Just my opinion, 68/69 convertibles are the premium in the C3 market. For one reason...the shark gills VS egg create . Now lets talk about restomod VS factory originals. Research will prove a restomod 68/72 will meet the reserve at Mecum and always sell at BJ.
The key point here, what is appealing to a prospective buyer? Who likes it? just the owner or the whole audience? A well done Corvette speaks for its self
A well done 68/69 always get the asking price or damn close.
Case in point....I don't do Facebook...too ghey, but I did open an account. I listed my 68 restomod and a prospective buyer from Rhode Island was interested in the car and he hired an independent appraiser. On the Hagery scale it was rated a 1-/ 2+
I was asking 50 and he agreed to that but it did appraise at 63. A few grand short in my opinion.

I told the guy in Rhode Island its not for sale. I changed my mind. its a keeper

mchar

Yes you are crazy. For even considering selling it at all! Car is beautiful!

ajchance

It’s been touched on, but there seem to be two camps in play here. The objective business minded side and those of us who admittedly buy from the heart first. I’ve been lusting for a vette since I was 10 years old. I drove a couple of restoration projects for several weeks and learned that my ambitions to restore weren’t in the cards for my life right now. When I came across a 71 BB convertible, numbers matching with $30k worth of shop done restorations for $32k, I knew I found my car. I drive it every chance I can and smile as I walk past it on the days I don’t. I got a steal. Opinions will certainly vary and I’m completely fine with that.

FWIW, the used market today isn’t a reliable comparison. I just traded in a 3 year old Jeep Rubicon that actually appreciated $10k in the last year. And I don’t miss that damn thing one bit!

Factoid

I bought my ‘69 coupe in March for $35k. The guy who owned it had it completely redone with new paint, Vintage air, TKO600, BPE 396 sbc, EFI, and new brakes. I felt I got a great deal. I wouldn’t sell it for that price today.

jonathand

wow! smoking deal IMO. Do you have pics of the car / more info? would love to see, thanks

calwldlife

no considering I made more selling mine when money had value

Z51JEFF

People wouldn't be asking stupid prices if people weren't paying them.

Factoid

Here you go.

71 Vert LS1

My .02.
In regards to Twinpack's vert I think he/she is leaving money on the table. Looks like a super car. No way you could build a car like that for that price unless you did every bit of work yourself and bought the car really really right before the restoration.
My goal on my project cars is getting my material costs (car price and parts) out of the car or truck when I sell. I like the build. My time is worth about $.25 an hour. No way do I consider any car project an investment.
Good luck with the sale.

zrc3john

Sounds like you got a great deal...I wouldn’t pay that money for a numbers matching stock 69..Unless it was a real clean big block...I would pay what you did because of the performance upgrades...They are performance cars right ? Something about seeing a stock C3 pulling in to a car show with the windows up and the AC on just doesn’t look right...

wwiiavfan

Few years back my kid was buying a Charger off a used car lot that used to be a Buick dealership. It was a snowy day so they pulled it into what used to be the service shop so we could get a good look at it. Over in the corner was a dusty ‘86 or ‘87 Grand National. I could kick myself for not asking if it was for sale, but I wasn’t looking for a muscle car then.

delandjohn

Agreed. Just bought a 72 454 convert fully optioned for 42$.