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WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (1/17)
 11/18/24 11:08am
peelerboy
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Royal Oak, MI - USA

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1971 LS5 4spd convertible


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Hi everyone!  First post ever here at C3VR!

I am on the hunt to buy a 1969 through 1972 hardtop or convertible C3.  I'm looking for nice, lawn show quality, good driver, that does not need any work to enjoy. Does not have to be mint, but do not want anything with rust in the frame/birdcage or has been repaired because of corrosion damage. Big block or small block is fine, manual or automatic transmission. Only color I do not want is white. Any other color is fine.  I do NOT want restomods, personalized customs, or high HP builds.  Car must look close to or completely stock. Want it near Michigan solely for convenience of going to look at it. Do not want to fly around the country. Budget is $10,000 to $50,000.

Thanks in advance!

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Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (2/17)
 11/19/24 8:16am
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Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


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Welcome to "The Shark Pool"!

There are a TON of Corvette dealers out there and most will arrange shipping if you don't have the time to go and fetch your new "pride-n-joy". I know CraigsList doesn't have the highest ranking with some folks but you might be surprised with what may pop up.  Facebook MarketPlace is another place that might have a "hidden gem".

Getting a first had look at any potential buy is important and I get that.  If you find one that really looks like "the one", and it is a bit too far away for you to easily check out, use one of the search links on the Members menu tab to see if there are any members nearby (try C3VR Member Map or Member Zip Code Search).  Reach out to them and ask if they would be willing to go over and take a look at it for you.  I'm sure any member would be happy to do that for you.  Having a list of questions to ask and things to look at would be helpful since you wouldn't be there in person.

Good luck with your hunt...!!!



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Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (3/17)
 11/19/24 8:38am
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1971 LS5 4spd convertible


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Thanks for the great info!  I'm still a tad gun-shy after having been burned with "sight-unseen" purchases.  The last one I got dinged on I even had a very trusted resource who missed something that I wouldn't have.  And I'm not even that crazy anal about such details.  Probably just a fluke, but I vowed to not buy things sight-unseen any longer.  The car would have to be super incredible for me to want to throw those dice again.  Not saying it's impossible, but a little difficult to entertain is all.

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (4/17)
 11/19/24 12:45pm
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Just saw your ad. Too bad you’ve ruled out white. I have a 69 Convertible in the Detroit metro area. 4 sp car with high output L46 small block. In excellent shape. I might be convinced to sell. Right now it’s in storage (accessible) for the winter. Would be looking to get in the mid 30s.  I use Masterworks for service and they could attest to the condition. I’ve owned going on 5 years and I bought it off a 30 year owner.  Let me know. Jim. 

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (5/17)
 11/19/24 2:44pm
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Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


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As an example here's one in your neighborhood:  Beverly Hills

And a couple outstate: St Joseph - Kalkaska

Maybe near the top of your budget but a starting point for looking.



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Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (6/17)
 11/19/24 8:34pm
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1971 LS5 4spd convertible


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Hey Jim! White is just my least desired color, but would still entertain owning one if the rest of the boxes check off nicely.  Shoot me a pm and we’ll swap contact info.  Thanks!!

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (7/17)
 11/19/24 8:37pm
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Norsky- thanks so much for the links! That red vert is right by my house and I’ll be going to look at it this weekend if the other buyer falls through.  

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (8/17)
 11/21/24 8:51am
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Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


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Guessing the car close to you has sold as the link has gone away (hopefully you snagged it as it looked like a beauty).

If not, another source that I look at occasionally (for curiosity) is the Bring A Trailer auction website.  Cars listed there usually sell for top dollar but it is fun to look anyway.



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Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (9/17)
 11/21/24 9:02am
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Hey Jim,  The car that's close to me (red big block vert) has a potential buyer flying in to Detroit to look at it this weekend.  The seller (super nice guy) said that he'll call me when the guy leaves his house to tell me if the car sold or not.  His ad on craigslist expired cuz it's over 90 days old.  He's still got the car, but is holding it for the guy flying in.

I've been keeping my eyes on BAT as well.  A lot of those cars are far away, but if they're within a 5hr drive to me, I'll give them serious considering since I can go inspect them before plunking down a final bid.  Thanks for mentioning their site, though!

I'm still on the hunt.  :)

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (10/17)
 11/21/24 12:29pm
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Burke, VT - USA

Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


Joined: 1/23/2002
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peelerboy said:

I'm still on the hunt.  :)



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Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (11/17)
 11/26/24 6:13pm
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1971 LS5 4spd convertible


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Update: victory is mine! Jim- that Craigslist big block car’s seller reached out to me stating that his buyer flaked out and offered the car to me.  I bought it.  It’s a very solid car and runs/drives beautifully.  Thank you for your help locating this fine machine. 😊

 

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (12/17)
 11/26/24 6:46pm
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1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.


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Very nice ride! Bumper Cars aren't always in the carnival. Enjoy it! 



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Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (13/17)
 11/26/24 7:23pm
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Congrats on the purchase!!! She looks to be a beauty. I’ll look for you out on Woodward next summer!  

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (14/17)
 11/26/24 7:57pm
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geisenj64 said:

Congrats on the purchase!!! She looks to be a beauty. I’ll look for you out on Woodward next summer!  



Thanks, Jim! Looking forward to seeing you out there in the boulevard!  I used my new purchase to run some errands today and quickly realized how much I miss driving a stick. I can’t wait for the warm weather to return.  Brian at Mastworks said your car is extremely nice, by the way.  

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (15/17)
 11/26/24 7:59pm
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manchestershark said:

Very nice ride! Bumper Cars aren't always in the carnival. Enjoy it! 



Thank you!!🙏  there’s nothing quite like chrome bumpers on a C3.  ❤️

Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (16/17)
 11/26/24 9:22pm
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Vette(s):
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
Still have - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am


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MOST EXCELLENT...!!!   👍 👍 👍  Glad it worked out for you...!!!

From the write-up and the pictures I saw on the CraigsList ad it certainly looked like a beauty.  Enjoy the living daylights out of it...!!!



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Re: WTB: 1969 to 1972 hardtop or convertible close to Michigan! (17/17)
 11/27/24 7:29am
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Thanks, Jim.  And too funny on your "MOST EXCELLENT", because I often use that phrase.  Bill & Ted taught me that one. :)

I was using this cool car to run errands yesterday afternoon and was in heaven.  The sounds, the feels, the smells... everything was right on the money.  Now it's gonna make me wish winter away more than I can remember in a long time.  Good things come to those who wait, right? 

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