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ist off, i did not mean to say very,. i typed in vette and autocorrect did its thing.
she's Been off the road for many years in dry garage. Original Big block with a/c. Blue on blue w/white top. No hardtop.
It's always hard to tell from pictures and I get that it's a BB A/C convertible but I'm sorry, by the looks of it, that car needs a new everything. If the cage is at all questionable all you'd be buying is a set of expensive tags
Seat covers and likely foam, door panels, carpet, rear window & probably the top itself, brakes and rubber lines, gas line, rubber at the very least, tires, most of the rubber anywhere will probably likely need replacing, same with the weatherstriping. The engine will need going over, all of the chrome is shot in there. Looks like the body needs a little love and the paint is also tough.
If you look at what you can buy a nice "done" one today (not the mecum price, the real price of what's actually selling) and subtract what that would cost to get there from that starting point.... that'll tell you the buying price. I think you would have a hard time getting out from under that and if you have to pay someone else to do the work you could easily take a $20k-40k bath
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This is exactly the type of car that I like to restore. For the most part, everything looks untouched and most of the parts appear to be original. I hate dealing with cars that someone else has had their hands in. I don’t know… Maybe $20,000 on a good day if the driveline is original. For another $30,000 you can have a really nice car… Big block convertible, four speed, a/c, power steering and windows. Great car when it’s done and certainly worth $50,000.
Car will bring $60k once restored so I would work the value of car backwards from that. If you can do all your own work that helps a lot. If the frame and birdcage is solid and you can do your own work $15-18k.
Paint and body work, done nicely will set you back 15K alone. I agree, the car looks like it needs everything .
Still, a big block vert. Chrome bumper car.
But,......
30 K is just to much.
Here is an example of what I see as the average. This is between CL and BAT. The Tuxedo Black red interior would be the high water at 17k reserve not met and a few at 12k. The problem is it sounds attractive complete but when you get down to working the numbers, you always take a beating unless your a painter and can rebuild engines. Even so, your doing it because you love to do it, not because its profitable. My observation is the aftermarket parts support is amidst contraction as well. So adhering to schedules in some cases is out the window. Here is a link:
1970 big block, 4 speed, roadster, blue/blue/white top with A/C. In another post lots of guys telling someone to buy a 74 Brown coupe needing restoration for 8K. I don't want either as I have a excellent restored car, but If I wanted a car to restore, which would I choose? The 70 which is likely the best combination a collector would want or a Brown 74 coupe? I think this 70 totally restored would be worth more than a 70 LT1 convertible. And I own a national top flight 70 LT1 convertible. I think the LT1 is a better engine, but the BB is more desired.
After a through examination 30K is probably to much as it is rough and correctly said that it needs everything, but those low ball replies are out of line, as are the low restored 50-60K estimates.
there is no way that garage was completely dry. look at the rust on the valve covers and air cleaner. even if the car wasnt being rained on, it def had condensation issues.
i dont think its worht 30k, but given the insane "Barn find" people we have now, i could see some fool paying close to that.
1970 big block, 4 speed, roadster, blue/blue/white top with A/C. In another post lots of guys telling someone to buy a 74 Brown coupe needing restoration for 8K. I don't want either as I have a excellent restored car, but If I wanted a car to restore, which would I choose? The 70 which is likely the best combination a collector would want or a Brown 74 coupe? I think this 70 totally restored would be worth more than a 70 LT1 convertible. And I own a national top flight 70 LT1 convertible. I think the LT1 is a better engine, but the BB is more desired.
After a through examination 30K is probably to much as it is rough and correctly said that it needs everything, but those low ball replies are out of line, as are the low restored 50-60K estimates.
I would have to disagree with you on the values and desirability. Consistently 70 LT1 convertibles bring more than big block convertibles.
FWIW this restored blue/blue 1970 LS5 convertible with a 4 speed and ac is for sale on FB for $60k and bid to $60k recently at Mecum and ended in a no sale. Sold for $52 at mecum a year ago. Not an NCRS level restoration, more of a driver quality resto.
I have personal examples and know of private deals, but I won't get into that. Point I was trying to make reflects the end result. There are a lot of guys who buy budget projects of non remarkable cars and spent lots of money to end up with a great non remarkable car.
If someone really wanted a big project and spent 3X upfront for this project, say 20-25K, and took it to completion, they would be far better off than buying a budget project. There are some, but most people don't have the skill, space and knowledge to get to the finish line. Best chance someone has of finishing a car like this and not ending up financially upside down would be someone who has the capability to do body and paint. When I was young I sold 2 uncompleted projects. Both good cars and I know neither were ever finished. Good lessions for me.
No disrespect to those doing a personal restortation, but I have learned early on that I personally would not want this project or a similar one like this for Free if it meant I would have to restore it. Better off paying the money up front for a done car.
A few thoughts. Before you make an offer, do a thorough inspection go the birdcage and frame. The car looks to have a NY State inspection sticker. Growing up in NY, I can tell you the winters are hard and if driven year round, rust could be a major issue. Thirty K is way too much for this car. I see headers, was the car abused? Does it run? How many miles? Good luck. Jerry
01-30-2024, 03:57 PM
What's a 70 very big block car worth, unrestored.
