1958 Corvette for sale

[ncheadle]

Unfortunately Beverly Hills Car club have informed me that the car has been sold.

Thank you  Steve and 58Vette for your help with this.

I briefly spoke with Matt from shermatt who advised that there are a few more 58’s that he has come across, so I will keep you up to date of any progress.

Thanks again.

[StephenSLR]

Unfortunately Beverly Hills Car club have informed me that the car has been sold.

I'm confused, Matt didn't buy this car?

I'll also keep an eye out, what price range are you looking at?

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[Scott]

Unfortunately Beverly Hills Car club have informed me that the car has been sold.

The Beverly Hills Car Club sold the car to the guy who imported it to Australia if I'm not mistaken.  I thought someone in SA imported it then decided it was too hard since LHd vehicles in SA need to be absolutely stock (right down to the original wheels and engine).

This car, being modified would be difficult to register in SA without changing it to RHD.

[StephenSLR]

My understanding is that Mark from Adelaide saw the ad by Shermatt.  He contacted Matt to buy the car which I thought he did.

Mark then pulled out of the deal due to personal reasons.

I was under the impression Matt had the car.

You can register it LHD in S.A. as long as it's over 30 years old provided it's the way it came out of the factory.

To register it in S.A. Mark was looking at replacing the 350 with a 283 motor (Matt had access to one at the time).

In NSW it's not as strict you can import it as long as the mods aren't 'wild' but once registered you can do what you like.

I hear the NSW govt. has some plans in the works for engineers to inspect/approve all car modifications - stay tuned.

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[StephenSLR]

Would you consider a 1960 vette?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1580210385-post5.html

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[c5vette]

That 58 is a pig.

Better to spend an extra 10-20k than rebuild this rusted wreck.

If you are after a big project and want to waste 100k then go for it.

I have a 58 in good condition and paid less than 40k US, not restored but a good driver with good paint and chassis and motor. They are out there, plenty of them.

[BOSCHVETTE]

That 58 is a pig.

Better to spend an extra 10-20k than rebuild this rusted wreck.

If you are after a big project and want to waste 100k then go for it.

I have a 58 in good condition and paid less than 40k US, not restored but a good driver with good paint and chassis and motor. They are out there, plenty of them.

I couldnt agree more, I would spend a little more money and get lots more value for money.

[StephenSLR]

I couldnt agree more, I would spend a little more money and get lots more value for money.

I've had it with projects, it's just about always better value for money and easier on the nerves to buy after a restoration.

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[bfit]

from one who has to many project's
Yes i agree.
 find what you want in good condition
registered  ready to go.
spend your weekends driving your dream
rather that working on it
Bfit

[Scott]

That's what I did with my mustang.  I'm quite happy to drive it around until the vette is ready to go. Although now I do know a whole lot about the intricacies of the vette.  And I never would have learnt about 2-part epoxy glues

[StephenSLR]

Although now I do know a whole lot about the intricacies of the vette.

Each to their own and I agree, you learn so much working on your car, something every car owner should look into.

It's almost embarrassing when I see find someone with a classic who can't answer a few simple questions on the specs of their cars but yeah most of the fun is owning/driving them so ....

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[StephenSLR]

I have a 58 in good condition and paid less than 40k US, not restored but a good driver with good paint and chassis and motor. They are out there, plenty of them.

Have you posted up pics?

Sounds like a good score, I'm not doubting you but decent ones under 40k seem to be few and far between these days.

Problem is, if they're sensibly priced they get snapped up so quickly, there's also many dealers buying them, giving them a touch up, upping the price and sitting on them till the right buyer comes along.

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[c5vette]

http://www.mershons.com/car_detail.asp?ID=7058

here is what looks like a nice driver, I am sure not much over 40k would buy it

[StephenSLR]

I am sure not much over 40k would buy it

It looks pretty good, it depends on how long he's been sitting on it as to how much discount he'll offer, ~ 10k discount from a dealer is a bit of a stretch though.

Yep, privately you could get it for less.

A shame the boot spears are missing.

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[bfit]

this may be a good project

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-VETTE-/260982214880?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3cc3c090e0
Bfit

[StephenSLR]

That 58 is a pig.

How about this one, lol.

http://www.vettefinders.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/corvette.cardetail/id/18371/g/1/1958_corvette_for_sale.htm

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[c5vette]

I can't understand this

if that's worth 32k mine is worth a million Dollars

What a pce of crap

[StephenSLR]

if that's worth 32k

What it's worth and what he's asking are 2 different things.

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[bfit]

if that's worth 32k

What it's worth and what he's asking are 2 different things.

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Stephen
has a point
and it applies to every sell and buy situation

and the old adage applies
let the buyer beware
Bfit

[StephenSLR]

let the buyer beware

With those photos I doubt the buyer would have any argument that he didn't know it needed some work.

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