Unfortunately,  I need to sell my Dad's '81 C3.  Yes, the subject line is correct, it has 8900 (+ change) original miles on it.  My Dad bought this car from his neighbor friend in 1981 and has kept it in his garage, covered ever since.  He took it out on summer weekends to clean and wax it, drive it around the block, and let people gawk, then put it back in the garage.  He drove out of the neighborhood only on rare special occasions, like to my bachelor party in 1986, graduations, etc...    It is exactly as it came from the factory except for the following:

Sorry for your Dad, I so hate "C" it has taken away to many great people. I bought my Red C3 from a buddy on his death bed just tying up all the loose ends.

 

A few pictures will help you, and you might want to put a starting price on it. This site gets a lot of exposure and though it's a tough market right now, people are always looking.

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Thanks ebo.  I have some pictures that I will put up soon.  I was hoping to get the input of some more experienced Vette people on where we should price it, but I am doing some research on my own trying to come up with a reasonable starting point. 

Also, since your Dad kept that car so long it must really be special to him. Life is short, maybe you should be the next name on that title.............

ebo

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Also, since your Dad kept that car so long it must really be special to him. Life is short, maybe you should be the next name on that title.............

ebo

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Hmmm, I never thought of that.  Well, maybe once or twice.  OK, I have thought about it every day.  And I'm sure I could get it really cheap too, of course, that means I would have to pay all of his doctor bills! 

Sorry to hear about you Dad.  If you must sell the car, based on your description, I would not sell it for under 10,000.  Pictures , would be helpful and may increase the selling price. 

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I tried to put pictures on this web site  http://kubanvette.embarqspace.com/ Let me know if it doesn't work for you.

Barry pictures are nice, good job. You will need some closeups under the hood. I see the asking price and I'll be honest, you will need a award winning C3 to get that price But you never know till you try. It may be the sun but it looks like it could use a good body detailing including buffing. If you were closer I'd help you. Interior looks real good and dash pad also. Take a black "Sharpie" to the bleached out carpet.

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Yes, I know the price is optimistic, but I had to talk him down to start there!  You are right, it is not just the sun, I didn't even get a chance to wash it before I took those pictures.  It would look a lot better with a full detail.  I have some more pictures, including some under the hood, but I ran out of space on that web site.  I'll switch some around later.  Thanks for the input.

Barry, I have a friend that is talking about getting a vette and I will show this one to him. I cant promise anything but I will do what I can to help you. I agree with the rest of this C3VR family that it would be great if you could keep the car. As a father I sure hope that my kids keep both of mine and drive them and enjoy them! best of luck and our hearts go out to your father and family.
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[QUOTE=ebo]Barry pictures are nice, good job. You will need some closeups under the hood.[/QUOTE]

I too am sorry to hear about your dad. The Mrs and I went through that last year losing her dad to that  horrible disease. It's tough time of year to be selling a Vette, but due take the time to detail the heck out of it. Price wise I think your right in the ball park. Of course if you can possibly keep it do so!

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Barry, check one more thing......look between the tread on the tires chances are if it has been sitting they will be dry rotted / cracked. My originals looked brand new until you check them really close. If they are dried out get them off. Do not throw them away as they have high value if you ever want to show the car.

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Sorry to hear about your Dad. If you can, try to keep the car for yourself.
I have to agree with some of the other comments here. Get more close up pics of the car and detail the heck out of it.
 I have to agree with "ebo." The starting price is a bit steep for an '81, unless it is in absolute show condition. Most of the rubber bumper vettes just don't command high selling prices. Heck I have over $30k into my '81 and it wins awards but I'd be lucky to get $15k for it out on the market. But like Dan said, don't take anything under $10k if you really have to sell it.

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Thanks again, I will check on that.

Thanks for the advice.  Nice car!

Nice car ! Good Luck with the sale. Sorry about your dad. You might also want to list on corvette forum and/or see comparable prices and models.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-for-sale-wanted-56/
 

another 81 on the other forum


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-for-sale-wanted/2750888-fs-1981-white-corvette-in-ny-12-900-obo.html

Clint, nice find that for sure will give him a comparison. Maybe it's me but when you put so much work into a Vette then go low buck on the tires. I like cooper and have run them on some every day driver's but a vette needs a tire with a racing DNA. Even if they are 30 bucks more each...that is what connects your vette to the ground.

ebo

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[QUOTE=Sarge81] Heck I have over $30k into my '81 and it wins awards but I'd be lucky to get $15k for it out on the market. But like Dan said, don't take anything under $10k if you really have to sell it. [/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=lukesvette] [QUOTE=Sarge81] Heck I have over $30k into my '81 and it wins awards but I'd be lucky to get $15k for it out on the market. But like Dan said, don't take anything under $10k if you really have to sell it. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]

SOLD!... j/k I can't part with her now.

Hopefully our rubber bumper cars will come up in value someday in our lifetime. But I'm not holding my breath.

Now if this gentleman's Dad's car was a '71, it would be sold in a heartbeat.






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Barry,

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What ever happened with this..did you keep it or sell it?
Rich

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