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Beater Vettes?

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#1 ·
i was just wondering if any body had seen a beater vette for sale lately because I had an idea for a project car but needed to get an idea on a price. i want the price of a C2 vette so i can make a price list on microsoft excell.
:welcome:
 
#2 ·
not to pop your balloon, but beater vetts? think that might be a tad hard to find, that car is snapped up at every turn. Lots of hot rod parts on those chassis's and most know the value, a piece of trash 70 something will bring 5 grand all day, and that is a capital Piece of trash
 
#6 ·
No theres no rusty 'Vettes.....mainly because their fiberglass :p
The C2s and C3 vette around here are all claimed or already repaired. Ive seen a couple C4 vette's like mine for sale. But they all needed some work and were in the neighborhood of about 7-9k bucks. But then you can get a good deal every so often like I did on my corvette and pay 6k for one that was in much better shape than some of the more expensive ones.
Just keep your eyes peeled, you never know you might find a great deal.


Brad
 
#7 ·
WakBordr7387 said:
No theres no rusty 'Vettes.....mainly because their fiberglass :p


Brad
Doc here, :pimp:

Brad,

Tell me that after you pull the dash out of one!!

Corvette Metal parts (interior) rust worse than any other, primely because of high cabin heat, (non insulated from the factory on the older cars) and tightly sealed cabin..Condensation settles on every metal part it can find and eats it alive..One reason switches have such a short life span. :pain:

About "Beater Vettes" not happening..most know that if it has an engine, with no internal parts hanging on the outside, and a tranny, that has all it's gears, and a Dana posi (especially the LS) with full 1/2 shafts..It's a gold mine to part out..EBAY a Dana Posi Limited Slip with full 1/2 shafts (came in one year only 1980) you'll find it alone will bring $3500..at an auction.

I see a lot of EBAY's that start out at $1500, with a reserve set at $6500, and of those most are ragged..I wouldn't mess with them..and I buy several parts cars..

About the only way to find one is pure luck, finding someone that has had one sitting in a barn for 30 years, and has no clue as to it's actual value..just wants to get rid of it..

This is also by northern California standards too, It may be different where you live...But I doubt it.

Mean time...Here's one you can dream of at night.... :drunk:



This collection of 35 Corvettes belongs to Peter Max..60's Hippie Artisan :smash: ..

He bought them 30 years ago for just under 1/2 a million dollars! there they have sat rotting in a New York underground garage since..

Peter Max Say's he wants to turn them into Deco art :mad: ..But hasn't had the time :sweat: ....

If sold today (individually) I guess they would fetch about 20 to 30 times what he paid for them.. :eek:

Sweet Dreams..

Doc :pimp:
 
#14 ·
Your not going to find a C2 that you will be able to do what you want....they are all bringing good money. Your best bet if you want low price will be a 75-77. Before that the steel bumper cars are starting to go up and 78 are 25 year anny cars. 79-82 are holding in the 12-15k range. Same as the early C4's are hanging in the low to mid teens 92 and up went to the LT1 so they bring more
 
#15 ·
I read the Peter Max thing. I think thats really disgusting. A non car guy stealing 36 beautiful Vettes from people who really respect the cars, and deciding to paint them in "Bright, Signature" colors. One of them is a 53! I think we should create some kind of petition. The only problem is he paid for them so they are his property so the law protects those vettes from being saved so he can do as he wishes with them. :(
 
#20 · (Edited)
I posted an 82 for sale- its in the classified section if interested.
Here is a picture.

Hope this isn't seen as advertising, it is within the topic here.

 
#23 · (Edited)
My ex wife has a 76 that is about 80% complete, still needs floorboards, interior installation, (has all new parts) and installation of some bolt on engine stuff. (alt, ps pump, ac comp, etc.) it is a 4 speed car, T top, new emblems, 67 big block stinger style scoop, with new brakes (calipers, rotors and hoses), suspension and body bushings, new steering valve and ram, new radiator, F41 springs, new tires and rally wheels, rebuilt trans, new clutch, 454 engine, rebuilt but never fired, should be around 500HP. ceramic headers, fresh paint. Another 2-3K and this could be an outstanding car. She would like to get $9K for it. (Clean Florida Title) PM me for more info. There is a pic in my album called current project, this was taken when I finished squirting the paint. (2.5 yrs ago)
 
#26 ·
Beings that you are 16 there is a difference as to what you call a beater Vette and what someone considerably older calls a beater Vette. The main difference being affordability. What are you looking to spend for a beater Vette would more determine if it is actually a beater, a rebuildable, or so far gone you would have to pay someone to take it off of your hands. If you only have $300-500 and looking for a beater, then forget it. It won't happen. If you have $3000-4000 and looking for a beater then you will find something in that price range but will more than likely need to add that much more to it just to make it road worthy and safe.
 
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