New Member, New Corvette

bfit · April 11, 2012, 08:11:54 AM

Quote from: raafrebel link=topic=9130.msg1045942434#msg1045942434
Quote from: Bfit link=topic=9130.msg1045942432#msg1045942432raafrebel
I have Four C3s
a 79 and a 70 registered a 69 BB and a rough 76 All coups
The 70 Model is 454 manual

I am looking for a 69 to 71 convertible
Bfit

Are you looking for a bigblock convertable?? Send me a pm. I know of one that might be still for sale at a good price

Dan A big block block is the war to go
A small block is an option as I would fit an LSx to it
That is if I bought a SB

I Am in the middle of working out the swap now in another car

Bfit

StephenSLR · April 11, 2012, 09:12:06 AM

Quote from: Jethro link=topic=9130.msg1045942436#msg1045942436Quality will always draw big dollars regardless of what we are talking about

If the car is rare there usually will be a buyer but right now, not as many as before.

There's a slump in the US and some 'vette owners have been advertising their cars at the same price for too long - it shows that there isn't a market for it at their chosen price so they have to 'Dutch auction' their cars if they want a sale.

Some bought during the heyday and spent big, they expect to make their money back but in these hard times it's not easy, the run of the mill cars aren't fetching what they were as recent as a few years back.

It's a soft market right now in the US and probably the best time in many years for us in Aus. to take advantage of it.

;)

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anychevy · April 11, 2012, 09:17:50 AM

Quote from: raafrebel link=topic=9130.msg1045942439#msg1045942439dont trust anyone!!!
I bought this corvette from a dealer, but, it was a consignment car. I spoke with the owner who had the car for 22 years and he had all the paperwork and receipts to prove it.
I think I bought a good one.
I veiwed lots of corvettes that were in great shape, but a matching numbers one IS hard to find.
I have bought many cars (and bikes) from the USA, and I think I bought a good car at a very good price!

I had a similar experience driving all over the the west coast, looking at disappointing cars.
I won't mention names, but some dealers just pray on the less knowledgable to sell POS cars with paint jobs.
Consignment cars can be good deals, the dealers takes a percentage of the sale price (much like real estate) and just want to move it.
But original engines (not restamps) no rust and no hit bodies with decent paint are very hard to find at a reasonable price.
Mine has some minor mechanical issues, nothing I can't fix, but it's "as above" and I'm pretty happy with it too.
Glad you found a good car as well.

bfit · April 11, 2012, 09:36:17 AM

EBay
Gets a lot of stick
but that is a forum used my all sort of sellers and buyers
there are lots of stories of people paying top dollar for a questionable result
When we evaluate this there is at least two parties
and the seller can not be held responsible for the buyer parting with his funds

That is down to the buyer
IF we do not take sufficient care then we the buyers should take some of the blame, if the result is not as we mite like it to be

Bfit

anychevy · April 11, 2012, 05:36:41 PM

Quote from: Bfit link=topic=9130.msg1045942446#msg1045942446IF we do not take sufficient care then we the buyers should take some of the blame, if the result is not as we mite like it to be

Absolutely, not all ebay stories have a sad ending, many people are very happy with their purchase.

StephenSLR · April 12, 2012, 09:18:08 AM

Quote from: anychevy link=topic=9130.msg1045942450#msg1045942450not all ebay stories have a sad ending, many people are very happy with their purchase.

As long as the price is right' and the car is as described there usually isn't a problem.

The problem is when you get blurry photos and/or misleading descriptions not highlighting exactly how much damage, rust, etc. the car has.

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L71 · April 18, 2012, 09:58:32 PM

Really Nice car , if i,m correct it looks like the car West Coast Corvettes had for sale , as i was in the area buying a 69 / 435 Tripower Car and dropped in to look at a 67 / 435 Ragtop there were selling and noticed it there ,
its getting harder finding real deal cars , especially original California Big Blocks
enjoy

69 DIRTY RAT · April 19, 2012, 10:30:38 PM

Quote from: L71 link=topic=9130.msg1045942527#msg1045942527Really Nice car , if i,m correct it looks like the car West Coast Corvettes had for sale , as i was in the area buying a 69 / 435 Tripower Car and dropped in to look at a 67 / 435 Ragtop there were selling and noticed it there ,
its getting harder finding real deal cars , especially original California Big Blocks
enjoy

G'day L71, what now you're gettin a 67? You cant help yourself!:drag:

raafrebel · April 22, 2012, 03:26:27 PM

Quote from: L71 link=topic=9130.msg1045942527#msg1045942527Really Nice car , if i,m correct it looks like the car West Coast Corvettes had for sale , as i was in the area buying a 69 / 435 Tripower Car and dropped in to look at a 67 / 435 Ragtop there were selling and noticed it there ,
its getting harder finding real deal cars , especially original California Big Blocks
enjoy

Yep it is the same car. Its in great condition. my first corvette.
I am just in the process of buying some Foose wheels for it.
Im thinking of buying another 73 car he has for sale.
Did you find a 69 435? I found a really good one over there but it wasnt matching numbers. had a full frame off resto and was very nice.

http://hilineonline.net/1968_Chevrolet_Corvette_139747381.veh

L71 · April 25, 2012, 09:49:56 PM

Yep
i bought the red 69 L71 u can see here on the left and a Burgandy 69 L89 , it will be on its way soon i hope
i was looking at the 67 L71 , as i love the dark green , ( Cant help myself Andy , love me 435 cars) i,m still looking
6 PACKS are the way the go ,
congratualions on the nice ride Raafrebel