vcole@metrocast.net

I have a line on a 73 Big Block 4spd. He want's 9500 and I think I can get it for 9K. Is this a worthy investment? I'm thinking of buying it to tide me over until I can afford a 68-72 roadster.

LAvetteman

If it is a numbers matching car in good shape that price is reasonable.

foundvettelifeisgood

That's a loaded question. It could be a steal or a rust bucket. What's it need? How's the frame, suspension, brakes, electrical, interior, paint, tranny, engine, etc? :smash:

Chuck Gongloff

Coupe or convertible? Original motor? Frame condition? Body damage? Chuck

vcole@metrocast.net

It is supposed to be a 90000 mile matching numbers car with a new clutch/p plate. I haven't had a chance to look at it yet but I did speak to the guy on the phone and he sounds sincere enough. He said the interior is in nice condition and that it has been stored winters. I was looking for input to see if it was worth pursuing further as it's out in the sticks a few hours from me. I'm certainly no Corvette expert but I have a relative who is very knowledgable and has had numerous vettes. He told me to look at the door jam/window pillar and the frame in the rear where it turns in away from the rockers towards the wheel wells as common rot spots. It sound from the postings that it is at least worth my time to take a good look at it. I welcome any advice or warnings about what to look for when I do so.

thanks
VC

vcole@metrocast.net

Coupe, had it been a ragtop at that price I would most definately had a better look at it.

thanks
VC

73 LS-4

9k is well under market for a #'s matching 73 BB, of course a lot depends on what it needs. I picked mine up for 11.5K with 48k (now 51k) original miles everything matching that I can tell, it really could have been a survivor car with just a little interior work and a new nose, for comparison. I personally think I got a very good deal on mine. So 9k sounds very reasonable to me if it's in good shape, especially a BB with a 4spd. I don't think you'll want to trade from a 73 since they are such a unique year and so easy to spot, albeit I wouldn't mind a 69BB black vert either.

:cheers:
Pat Kunz

Smokehouse69

73's are great cars, truly unique. A big block coupe or roadster in reasonable condition (numbers matching of course) is well worth $9-9.5K. Good luck!

trw

Again, it depends on the condition. Is it complete? Does it need paint?

I would think in drivable condition, that needed no major repairs, it is a good price.

One year only car, one of the last Corvette Big Blocks with a 4 speed.

But I'm partial.

Terry

Tom73

I agree with all the above. If it is an original matching numbers car, is rust free, and not wrecked, then it is well worth the asking price.

tom...