Topic: C3 buying advise
in Forum: C3 General Discussion
Hey guys, new to the group and would like to tap into some of the years of experience. I do not own a vet as of yet but will within the next couple of months. I would love to get a 68 - 72, I like the classic look and feel it will appreciate/ hold it's value more so than a newer model. I've talked my wife into this venture but I know I have to sell the idea of getting most of our money back at resale. Is my thinking realistic or will this going to be like some of my other ventures! I'm not interested in getting into a total restoration project car. Would love to hear back.
Lifetime Memberyeah ,your on the right track,C3s are appreciating at a fairly good rate right now,a heck of a lot better than the new ones are,they are depreciating as soon as they come off the showroom floor,there is no way you can loose on a C3,unless you find a real CLUNKER,C1s,and C2s have already gone through the roof,now it's our turn,get yours now whille you can, they are going fast
C3VR Lifetime Member #93
Just my 2 cents -
they are all a blast to own, drive and play with. take your time and get the best car for the money you are willing to part with. it's like that old saying - pay me now or pay me later ......
good luck in your search and enjoy, but more importantly - drive whatever you buy.
have been going up quicker than the later years, though the later C3's
are a very good investment as well. The vintage Vette dealer near me said
she can't find clean straight bumpers (68-72) at low resale value anymore
and told me the later year C3's are next to soot up so she's buying them
up. But the bottom line is
C3 is a good investment. Mine has gone up in value since I bought it late
last year. Good luck on your search. I'm sure a lot of the guys here can
give you good tips on what to look for when inspecting potential cars.
Remind your wife that early C5's are going for less than a lot of the C3's
on the market!!!
And the old ones are both an INVESTMENT and a cool car
well well well I';; have to add my thoughts here, welcome to the shark pond, good luck on finding your baby. I knew nothing, still don't, and I looked for over a year at lots of different vette. twin chrome bumpers is where to be, IMHO. I wish I had found this site before I bought one, but I love my vette.....
The only thing i can tell you and your wife (mine sounds alot like yours) (i whined for three years) is there is no better car to but to drive it for three to four years and then turn around and sell it for what you paid for it, that is if after owning it and driving it you could part with it, I know I couldn't.
Listen to the pros on this site and buy the vette that feels right in your gut, your heart, and your thoughts. when you do buy one don't look back if it breaks fix it, if it is a POS, improve it, wait, look, ask question, and then go for it. good luck.... Larry
You're entering a whole new world, just like 1BadLT1 stated, I wish I new about this club. Unless you find a really pampered gem, you will spend some money on it. The more you look the more confused you get, at least I did !
68's are good cars, but parts are hard to find. I have a friend who has a 68 and he went through hell trying to find a part. 70,71,72's are still reasonably affordable. A 73 or 74 also has some desireable value. Each has claim to having some one of a kind features. If you find one with a Big Block and with a 4 speed you'll do fine, if it has matching numbers and low miles, you'll won't loose. It really comes down to want you want, and what you're willing to pay. I would look for a car that has had a lot of replaced parts with receipts. Brakes, hose's, suspension etc. The more the previous owner put into it the less you will. BUT LOOK CAREFULLY AND THROUGHLY !
The only thing i can tell you and your wife
(mine sounds alot like yours) (i whined for three years) is there is no
better car to but to drive it for three to four years and then turn around
and sell it for what you paid for it, that is if after owning it and driving it
you could part with it, I know I couldn't.
I agree with Larry, first go with what you like, a Vette needs a 'loving'
home first and foremost (lots of TLC will have to go into it). It will become
'the other woman' in your life (believe me, or just ask my wife!).
But I think that, with rising demand and low supply, you'll be able to
make a profit on a chrome bumper car in as little as a year if you chose
wisely.... that is if you can part with it after that....the bond grows strong.
CORVETTE427 has some very good investment tips. Hope we've helped
and welcome to the shark pond!