Topic: WTB - '71 - '72 Convertible
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Pequannock, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/19/2008
Posts: 18
Vette(s): None yet but looking for a '71 or '72 Roadster, 4spd
Hey Everyone,
Unlike many of the posts I've seen I'm going to be fairly general. I'm not set on whether I want a project car or an already restored one (and will determine that based on what I see available.)
The only 3 specific requests I have are
-'71 - '72 (I'm a fan of the eggcrate look)
-convertible
-4 speed
Also, this isn't necessary but, if possible, I'd like for it to be Mille Miglia Red.
Please let me know and we'll take it from there. Thank you in advance for all of your help!
-Marek
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Check vettehound.com. I see a few listed. good luck
Plus of course, ebay.
Plus of course, ebay.
Steve, Lifetime Member #129
74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.
also chk forums.corvetteforums.com
C3 section for sale
plenty of red - both trimcode accurate and repaints (resale red)
I also looked for many months and ended up with a 2003 !!!
good luck - it's all in the quest !!
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Frederick, MD - USA
Joined: 9/8/2003
Posts: 3398
Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
Buy the best car you can afford. You can get upside down very fast on a project car. It can amaze you how fast you can get financially buried in a restoration.
There are few things more expensive than a cheap Corvette.
There are few things more expensive than a cheap Corvette.
When you find the car you are looking for STOP and take two steps back. Then you check it out everywhere,have a mechanic look at ,put it on a lift and check out the underside.Also look for any signs of water leaking on the inside.Take it from a frist time vette buyer,it may look great but sometines it not.
Lifetime MemberDeBerry, TX - USA
Joined: 2/27/2002
Posts: 1006
Vette(s): 1971 383 Stroker- mille miglia red...5 speed
All VERY sound advice, especially the line "There are few things more expensive than a cheap Corvette." I learned the hard way myself. Take heed. Good luck. You can get plenty of help here if you find one you're undecided about. Happy hunting. 
I know the voices aren't real, but they have some pretty cool ideas... 
[QUOTE=Gunslinger]Buy the best car you can afford. You can get upside down very fast on a project car. It can amaze you how fast you can get financially buried in a restoration.
There are few things more expensive than a cheap Corvette.
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There are few things more expensive than a cheap Corvette.
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Well spoken. I'm eight years into working on 'The Toy' and have many more to go before it is where I want it to be. But in the meantime I'm enjoying driving it as much as possible.
Also well spoken is the advice about taking a couple of steps back and throughly looking over a car. We didn't step back quite far enough prior to the purchase of 'BIGBRRD' and have more than doubled our purchase price in the last two years while it has been getting 'cleaned up abit'.
Another place to look is CollectorCarTraderOnline.
Jim Olson 
"The Toys"...!!! Save the Wave! 
The best advice I can give is to take your time. I too wanted exactly what you're looking for and should have taken more time. I ended up buying a project and what a project it's become! I do love the car though and the light is at the end of the tunnel.
As you start to seriously consider a certain car, feel free to ask all of us some questions about what to look for before you buy.
Good luck with your search!
As you start to seriously consider a certain car, feel free to ask all of us some questions about what to look for before you buy.
Good luck with your search!
I think most will agree on this - your first Corvette purchase will be a learning experience. Get all the knowledge you can beforehand - search the archives - there's a TON of info to help. Even armed with all that, you are likely to look back a year after purchasing and think - Dang, I should have looked at this or I should have looked at that before I bought this thing. Knowledge from experience...like most other things.
With all I've learned, would I buy mine again? No. Am I going to sell mine? No. I do know that when it's time for the second one, I'll do a much better job before the sale (and I thought I was reasonably prepared).
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