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Lifetime MemberIrving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
Posts: 4273
Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks.
#2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
IMHO, I believe it's BS. Corvette magazine says a completely different thing. The '68's increase % rate was the lowest for a chromie. There's more people out there that really like the "Stingray" name on the side. If our cars really do increase in value, that's cool, but the main reason I like 'em is because they are fun to drive. When I get in mine and start that engine..........I'm back in the 60's again...........you can't beat that trip! 
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No investment here. I've managed to spend more on mine over the years I have owned it than it will be worth in a long time. Don't care though. I spent over twice it's value just to build a place to put it.
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
From my experience in looking for my '74, there are still a good number of 1974 Big Block Convertibles out there, it's just that almost all of them are automatics. Before today, I hadn't seen a '74 454 4-speed Convertible for less than $30,000. But then today, I found this:
It's in rough shape, but from the looks of it, that's partly because it looks to have original tail and nose. At this price, it might make a good investment for someone looking for a project!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5188
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
Unless you have a boat load of money or are very young with a boat load of money cars for an investment won't bring a rapid return that most will see materialize in order to take advantage of it.
With fuel cost and technology being what they are today it is anybodyies guess what true dollar values may be in the future.
With fuel cost and technology being what they are today it is anybodyies guess what true dollar values may be in the future.
Lifetime MemberPoquoson, VA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2004
Posts: 1023
Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
People can write all day long about what they are worth... the only thing I believe is... if you are trying to sell and someone else wants to pay what you want... $$$ in the pocket are what count... also how many of the next generation will buy C3 vettes when we are ready to sell... just drive the thang and let your kid's worry about sellin' I'm driving my BB '73 and 4 spd... hell.. I might as well... it ain't on that list
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USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"
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USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"
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Lifetime MemberFrederick, MD - USA
Joined: 2/20/2003
Posts: 548
Vette(s): Frederick County Corvette Club (Maryland)
Tan 64 365 Hp Conv 4 sp
Red 72 4 sp Conv ..running a '68 327
Blue 76 Coupe L 48 4 sp
White 79 Coupe L 82 auto
Silver 98 Conv, 6 sp
35th Anniv '88 vette
Personally I love the 73... but a Rag Top BB 4 speed car WOULD be high on my list of desirable C3's to own.....PERIOD.
68's did not make the lust either...BUT I kind of think that both of these cars ALREADY have been recognized as cars that will appreciate substantially over the next 10 years ...whereas the listed cars are now just at the point where appreciation will take off..
That said these cars offer so much fun to drive buying one to store in the garage just ain't my idea of making good use of my short time on this planet Earth...
Still since I do own a few of them its nice to know they may be worth some money to my children & grandchildren... I'll take my rewards in the form of smiles per miles ...
Bob G.
68's did not make the lust either...BUT I kind of think that both of these cars ALREADY have been recognized as cars that will appreciate substantially over the next 10 years ...whereas the listed cars are now just at the point where appreciation will take off..
That said these cars offer so much fun to drive buying one to store in the garage just ain't my idea of making good use of my short time on this planet Earth...
Still since I do own a few of them its nice to know they may be worth some money to my children & grandchildren... I'll take my rewards in the form of smiles per miles ...
Bob G.
Bob
64,72 & 98 Corvette Ragtops
76 & 79 & qa 88 ANC Corvette Coupes 
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
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68's did not make the lust either...
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68's did not make the lust either...
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"Lust" or "List?" Freudian Slip? Does it really matter? When you're talking about a list of Corvettes, I suppose "Lust" is just as good a word as any!!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
I would never consider a Corvette an investment, but I do know people who buy and sell short term and make a profit.
Long term you are better off investing in the stock market, although I would shy away from GM stock.
That being said, there are not many 20 year-old cars that you can buy, drive and maintain for ten years, then sell for what you paid for it.
As a matter of fact, most 20 year-old cars are already in the crusher.
Long live the C3.
And Bob- Nice collection.
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Remember, this is one man's opinion ( Mike Yeager) and opinions are like belly buttons, we all have one. (I cleaned it up for the web site.) What about a '63 split window.....My car, a really nice 20 foot '74 Corvette, is my hobby. Working on this car is a labor of love. An investment?, not hardly. Micki hits the nail right on the head. Driving it is like dialing back the clock....My son, who has always driven front wheel drivve 4 or 6 cylinder wheezers, eyes nearly popped out of his head the first time I fired up the Corvette...talk about a priceless moment...
Wally
There is no substitute for low end torque! 
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