TFranchini

a coupe with matching numbers, with a few things wrong, not working wipers, no jack, clock broke, radio broke
what do you think 30, 35?

TFranchini

excellent condition in a out

03ki11er

Are you looking at the same vette im looking at? My guess the car isn't worth it! :lol: :leaving:

TFranchini

where is the one you are looking at?
mine is in VA

SBR

Does the car have its original motor ie. #s matching and original are not the same. Does the car have any factory documentation ie. window sticker, tank sticker, POP etc. Does the car have a tracable owner history? What color is it? See my point, it is difficult to place a value on a car without more info. For the sake of argument if the car is a nice original car with some documentation and is a fairly desirable color then it could easily be worth 35K. :cheers:

TFranchini

matching numbers, red, no documentation and no tracking hx

PRNDL

Hey, sounds like my car!! :lol: Xcept my factory radio is only broke part of the time. :lol:

The car as described I would not pay $30k for it.... but I am cheap!
Is red the original color? (I guess so, since it is a "matching #s" car)

TFranchini

this guy is asking 35k and I offered 33.5 and he is thinking about it?what do you think :confused:

sammyb

Ummm, not to spoil the party, but I've seen #s match 427/435hp roadsters sell for $35K at auction in the last year. Out here in the Northwest, no C3 coupe other than a L88 or L89 fetches over $20K, unless it has Bloomington Gold stamped on it (and even then, not even close to $30K.)

I think you might have bid him a little high. Even Ebay 435hp cars are going much, much cheaper than $33K.

BUT -- if it's the car you want, then what other cars went for makes no difference. Get the car you want at the price you feel comfortable with, and don't look back! ;)

WESCH

Hi

Wow, I am not sure if we are talking about the same cars ?
A numbers matching 1969 427/435 L71 car will not be available for 20.000 $, not even in the States. :confused:

That's already what they ask for numbers matching small block chrome bumper coupes.

And L89 cars, wow , this prices are running away by now.

I think any original tri-powered Vette is worth 30.000 + and there are not too many available.

Gunther

R. Bruno

IMHO, almost any 35K car should be in VERY good working order. If the wipers aren't working how much care could this car have received? I understand that it is very collectable, but I would be wondering "what else is wrong that this guy didn't fix or maintain" For that money, I would definately invest an extra $200 and get it completely gone through by someonme who knows Vettes and can get it on a lift, do a compression check etc, etc...
Good luck! :cheers:

TFranchini

found a 427/435 not matching number, but correct type engine
convertible orange asking 39.9 and offered 37.5
all functional 66K miles, extra hardtop, side pipes
good price
or a 33.5k red 427/435 matching number car
a few things broke, like radio, clock, washers

markdtn

On a limited driven car I could see the wipers not working. Mine work, but the car is only driven if no chance of rain. On the get sombody to check it out part I wholheartedly agree. Several sets of eyes is definately the way to go. If at least one is not emotionally involved that makes it even better. As far as the price, bumper cars are going up. As I have said before, you couldn't touch a 67 in similar condition for that money. 68-72s are rapidly heading in that direction. Does seem high for a no documentation car though.

sammyb

Gunther:
I assure you, I know exactly what a 427/435 is (check my sig ;) .) I believe you are confusing "asking price" with "sales price."

Even the two very accurate value guides I have reflect a much more realistic sales price. A 437/435hp convertible show car sells at $36,000. (That's a trailered show car.) A driver convertible at about $18,000. Coupes are even much less. I would estimate the average show car asking price is around $45K. A concours #s match black L71 convertible w/side pipes sold last year at a Kruse auction for $42K including the buyer's premium.

As Corvette addicts, we tend to overvalue our cars. It makes sense, and is human nature.

And just as a proof point, a little while ago, I participated in a discussion (can't remember if it was on this forum or not,) where people swore up and down that a complete 56-62 C1 could simply not be purchased for less than $15,000 -- including mostly complete total restoration projects. Today I talked to a guy down the street about his '61 dual quad two-top Vette, complete with a new correct 283 and chrome/interior parts - plus $4500 in professional stripping and priming to the body (ready for paint.) Selling price: $10,000. (I delayed talking to him until today, and he sold it this morning! drat!)

427ozVette

I bought a matching # 68 L-71 roadster, original 82k miles, 4speed, Tripower, Original colour was Bronze (now red), 3.08 HD Posi, better than excellen inside and out, brand new calipers, lines and etc, new soft top, all guages, clock etc. work. No PS, No PB.

All casting numbers are correct also. I also got a lot of documentation on the car, including all reciepts for last 15years, plus names of last few owners.

I paid $33k. I had been looking around for a long time to get one in this condition for that sort of money.

WESCH

Hello

Yes, this are the prices I heard as well.
Still can't believe that such a car could go for 20 K unless it stays within a family.
Anyway, time to start looking for a L71 numbers matching convertible. :seeya

I can always sell my non numbers matching 68 BB for 20 K + easily over here.

Let me know if anybody falls over such a car. :seeya

Rgds. Gunther

shark food

If 1969 435 roadsters are selling everyday for 20 -33K then I am a monkies uncle and I wil personally buy everyone that you can find. I have had a lot of 69's and 435 cars as well. I sold a 435 roadster 5 years ago for $35,000 and a dealer end up selling it for 42. The corvette market has gotten crazy, in part due to the rising prices of the mid years thus bringing up the c3s. If the car is a numbers matching car in nice driver condition then it should be worth your offer. Just look at all the things that point to the fact that it was original 435 car such as the fuel line, tach, rear end, etc. Good luck

Sharky Guam

I was offered $40,000 for mine last year and the guy was planning to ship it back to the mainland. So these cars must be getting big dollars there. Mine is not perfect, but it is pretty close except for the repaint. However, mine is not for sale for any amount of money.

sammyb

I met a guy who bought a '69 L88 last year for $20K out here. Sold it about 10 months later for $30K.

Things are just different in the Northwest. Here, Corvettes mania is limited to big block 65-67 cars. Otherwise, it better have a prancing horse on it to make people open their wallets. (Or be a car Reggie Jackson has owned.)

Paul Borowski

:shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Where was Rowdy Rat on this one :confused: