Author Topic: Cheap C3 1977 (Read 17815 times)

Jethro · « **on:** June 03, 2014, 07:50:27 PM »

Looks the part ?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1977-Chevy-Corvette-4spd-Manual-Transmission-/221449661251?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item338f6dab43&_uhb=1

Scott · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2014, 07:45:11 AM »

All those pics of the car look to be taken in the US. Plus the contact no. is a 1300 number. He has a few other vettes for sale as well. They certainly look shiny, but I wonder what they are like under the new paint.

bfit · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2014, 02:09:28 PM »

there is an old story about a polished turd
it all about buyer be ware.
do the numbers and work out what it would be worth in the US
then you will an idea what its going to be like when some one get under it

Bfit

Jethro · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2014, 08:22:40 PM »

Yeah but the ad says
Item location:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

bfit · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2014, 08:52:18 PM »

Four vette
One forty foot container
Bfit

Scott · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2014, 08:13:01 AM »

Quote from: Jethro on June 04, 2014, 08:22:40 PM

Yeah but the ad says
Item location:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia

I just asked about organising a time to see the car. I wonder what response I'll get?

Jethro · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2014, 08:16:27 AM »

Quote from: Scott on June 05, 2014, 08:13:01 AM

I just asked about organising a time to see the car. I wonder what response I'll get?

Keep us posted Brad if it's already in Aust and half as good as the pic's it a buy.

Jethro

Scott · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2014, 07:47:03 AM »

Quote from: Jethro on June 05, 2014, 08:16:27 AM

Keep us posted Brad if it's already in Aust and half as good as the pic's it a buy.

Jethro

I asked where abouts in Melbourne it was as I'd like to have a look. He emailed me his mobile number, so nothing firm either way.

Jethro · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2014, 08:14:28 PM »

Quote from: Scott on June 06, 2014, 07:47:03 AM

I asked where abouts in Melbourne it was as I'd like to have a look. He emailed me his mobile number, so nothing firm either way.

So what was the go Brad ?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1977-Chevy-Corvette-4spd-Manual-Transmission/321425827537?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107090050%26meid%3D7587311592486376914%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107090050%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D221449661251
Jethro

69CVET · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2015, 12:01:42 PM »

I have spoken to this guy on the phone several times and it did not get a good vibe
He supplied (2) references here in Australia but I was unable to reach or get a reply from any of them.

Cars don't appear to move - so its always buyer beware.

Did you end up buying one off him Brad ?

billet351 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2015, 09:13:25 AM »

Guys you may also notice the same engine pic appears is a couple of different cars, Bill

bfit · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2015, 09:23:15 AM »

IN reality there is no such thing as a cheap C3
buy one for 5K and you will spend 35k or more and a lot of hours on it
Buy one for 30k and you would still spend 10 to 25 K and a good number of hours on it
Is just an matter of choice
or the level of delusion the buyer is in at the time of purchase.

There is also the exception of what the buyer wants, a driver a show car , something in between.
a project which a lot of C3s are Projects ( never ending Projects )
Bfit

69CVET · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2015, 09:53:55 AM »

How very true Bob.
I have seen and heard them all now after my Car has been for sale recently , they come from all walks of life bearing gifts , trades , swaps and low ball offers

Just like 69VETTE explains with selling his master piece he wont be giving it away - high quality is always going to attract the high prices and rightly so.
GM day next month at Panthers looking forward to that should be a great place to see all the works of art there.

Chris

69VETTE · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2015, 12:55:11 PM »

Hello Chris. I feel your pain buddy. The price you have advertised your car for is a bloody good bargain. Be patient. I'm happy to wait cause what people fail to realize is that money for value, what else can you buy?

They just all assume, its a C3 and its only worth X to them. They forget to understand, or realise that its a Corvette, and its not your typical holden or ford which is found on every corner.

Plus its here in NSW and already registered and you don't have to fly around Australia looking at half a dozen before you !make up your mind.

Michael

69CVET · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2015, 01:03:32 PM »

Very true Michael ... have a look at what i was offered last night ( does make me laugh ) and god bless him for asking.
Two wheels are not my go.

Yours is quality mate it just takes the right buyer at the right time and like me I am in no hurry either.

Cheers Chris

69VETTE · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2015, 01:09:27 PM »

Nice, tell him he can have mine if he's willing to give me the bike pluss $45K my way.. ????hmmmm

Its insane, I know...

I have a few adds on gumtree for some minor stuff I want to move, and everyone who calls or txts you plainly insults you
and only want to give you half of what your asking, never mind, that you already have decided to sell the item for near nothing.

Its the opposite to Ebay, on Gumtree the people just bid lower!...lol

Jethro · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2015, 08:53:36 PM »

Quote from: Bfit on March 25, 2015, 09:23:15 AM

IN reality there is no such thing as a cheap C3
buy one for 5K and you will spend 35k or more and a lot of hours on it
Buy one for 30k and you would still spend 10 to 25 K and a good number of hours on it
Is just an matter of choice
or the level of delusion the buyer is in at the time of purchase.
There is also the exception of what the buyer wants, a driver a show car , something in between.
a project which a lot of C3s are Projects ( never ending Projects )
Bfit

Wise, wise words from our NSW Vette Maestro

mention1 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2015, 09:26:51 PM »

choptop, I have called this guy too. He supplied me with 2 references too. One called back and gave me a sence of all is not well. How can a bloke sell a C3, delivered to Sydney, repainted and reupholstered for $15000 AUD ??? I ran a mile.

rosco · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:01:39 PM »

Landed for $15000 sounds cheap and it is, may want to see the title on these (doubt you would ever see it) Salvage titles can not be sold as a on road car in the states and our customs only asks for a bill of sale.He has done his home work have you.
Anyone can bolt on a set of plates to say where you think its from.
Work it out he pays 2 grand throws a couple of thousand at it to make it pretty and sells it of shore nice easy couple of grand.
There is always someone out there looking for the cheap deal and these blokes just love them come in spinner.

Ross

69CVET · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2015, 07:09:51 AM »

Hey Mention1

Yes he is quoting delivered price but be mindful that does not include the following

- GST in Australia on the Bill of Sale Price
- Local Port Clearance and Inspection Fees
- Any additional cleaning / Air Con Gas ( degassed )
- Transport from Docks to holding Yard
- Transport from holding yard to you !

All documentation needs to be spot on ,,,, and another thing he does not advertise the VIN ( which rings alarms bells for me )
Must have a clear title like Ross mentions in the next post ... mmmmmmm would pass on this one don't see to many Cars moving from them ?