file.newsgroup.cars.103270 Maven / Gradle / Ivy
From: Tom Wetzel
Subject: Re: Old Corvettes / Low insurance?
In article Richard Newton II, [email protected] writes:
>On a related note, does this seem a sane price for a '67 convertible
>Corvette in good condition? How does one determine these things? My CR
>Used Car magazine doesn't list '67 corvettes :-) Any net wisdom on what
>to look for/what to avoid? Thanks in advance!
Rich,
First of all you might want to join the VetteNet ([email protected]
.com) during your search/acquisition of the 67. $20k sounds about
right for a wrong engine, condition 3 car. This means that the car may
not have significant investment value but could be an excellent driver
and or hobby car. You will also want to get a copy of the Corvette
Black Book immediately. Don't leave home (to look at Vettes) without it.
Since you are contemplating spending >$20k, you might want to invest a
few hours in reading the "Corvette Buyer's Guide" and purchase Noland
Adams' tape "How to Buy a Corvette." The tape shows you how to check
for damage, etc.. There are many many factors that will affect the
value, road worthiness, and repair expense of your proposed 67. The
list is much too long to go into here. Join the VetteNet where
there are over 100 current Corvette owners (many with 60s vintage
vettes) that are available to help you. The pubs I mentioned above
are available from Mid-America Designs (800) 637-5533 and several
other Corvette parts sources. Good luck!!!
Tom ('68 327/350hp - '79 Cruiser)