What do you want to do with this car? If you want to hotrod/modify/race it, fine. If you're looking to restore a car, keep looking. There are a lot of nice 72's out there, and they sell for less than 68-70 cars. If you can do a lot of the work yourself you can save a ton of $$. If you are like me and hire it done, restorations cost way more than you think. Not knowing what all this car needs( looks like it needs everything) I can only guess at a value. $2,500-$3,500 and this might be too much if the frame is bad. Just my opinion.
sted
What did they do to the T-tops? It looks like one piece.
I agree with Sted. This is a race car, unless you like to turn $100 bills into small change trying to turn it back into its original shape.
No paint (at least 5 grand, unless you can do it yourself) an entire interior restoration, an engine that is blue...etc
If it runs and drives, has a solid frame and a good bird cage, maybe I'd pay 3 to 4 grand...and then plan on not driving it for a couple of years as you make it road worthy.
Is this the same 72 from Ca that's on ebay now? Last bid was $6,000+? I'd rather get a driver mid-late 70's car for that much $$, or a mid 80's C4. The cosmetics work on these cars cost a bunch. You can dump a few thousand into the interior alone with gauges,etc. Again, just my opinion.
sted
I am more looking to get a hold of a decent car that i can restore (my first restore) and eventually turn it and make some money.
I went and saw the car yesterday and I was skeptical, hence my reasoning for the post. The guy was told by a local corvette shop that it is worth $9k as it sits so his eBay reserve was $10k. I think he lowered it to $8k.
I appreciate the input guys, and I will continue my search!
Jordan
What do you want to do with this car? If you want to hotrod/modify/race it, fine. If you're looking to restore a car, keep looking. Just my opinion.
sted
Since I am looking to restore, that is good word! Thanks.
Gotcha. Since you had taken the pictures, I figured it was your car. Sounds like the shop wants him to think it's worth a lot more than it is so that he won't mind investing in it...
I actually had emailed him about it a week or so ago since you can't really see much with the pictures he put up. I asked a few simple, direct questions. He halfway answered maybe 2 of them, and just ignored the rest. I figured that if I had to pull teeth just to have him tell me about the car, no way should I risk any money on buying it. Ended up with a really nice 73 with a recently rebuilt hi po motor and tranny for barely over what this guy is asking for his POS.
Glad everything worked out for the best. I've found that if the seller is not totally forthcoming on his car, watch out! I start getting really suspicious when they dodge questions.
sted
I like the wheels, but I just bought a 76 in better shape for 3K that I'm using as a drag car. what others have posted is correct, drivers are out there. Keep looking.
I found this car yesterday. I am heading to take a look at it. I talked to the guy and he said he bought it at a Charity Auction and is trying to sell it. What do you think this is worth? 1980 Corvette
I will take more pictures of it today and post them.
Also, if you bump into any nice 70-73 Corvettes toward the west coast, please let me know!!
You must be a gluton for punishment. I would pass on anything that looked like that, unless you want to do a full restoration ($$$). Instead, buy the most car you can possibly afford (provided it is worth it) and start from there. You'll save money in the long run.
You will NEVER make money on a restore, that much I can guarantee you.
Don't totally agree with you. If you buy the right car and do some of the work yourself, you can make money. 5 yrs ago I bought a 69 BB conv for $14K, ran, but ran rough, needed some minor cosmetics, wipers, lights, didn't work, but spent about $3K over 3 yrs and sold it for $22K. Bought a 67 GTO for $8K, spent $2K on new tires, brakes, susp parts, new starter, and sold it on ebay for $15K.
If you overpay for a car, then spend a bunch on a resto shop doing all the work, buying parts from Ecklers with correct date codes, then yes, your statement is correct, but overall classic cars are good investments.
The guy was told by a local corvette shop that it is worth $9k as it sits so his eBay reserve was $10k. I think he lowered it to $8k.
$10k reserve?!?! For a NOM '72 in that rough of shape?
Someone said $2500-3000 and I thought at first that was a bit optimistic. I see the ebay bidding is over $6k and the reserve isn't met. This guy should be laughing all the way to the bank for $6k.
I found this car yesterday. I am heading to take a look at it. I talked to the guy and he said he bought it at a Charity Auction and is trying to sell it. What do you think this is worth? 1980 Corvette
Warning #1: Headlights are up in all of the pics = vacuum system problems
Warning #2: No engine pics
T-top fit is horrible in the one pic of the passenger side
He says it needs work and lists water pump, power steering and transmission. Hmmm....what else does it need? And how deep are your pockets?
Interior is rough, but only one pic of it? Hmmm...
If you take a look at it and have pics, post away for more critiquing.
Corvette Store
How much is this '72 Worth?
I've found that if the seller is not totally forthcoming on his car, watch out! I start getting really suspicious when they dodge questions. 
