if it were a convertable i would buy. vette magazine says a 69 coupe in crummy condition is worth $8,000, decent condition $14,000, good $18,100, fabulous $24,200. i also believe 74-77 vettes are getting hotter and hotter regardless of the small h/p engines. that is my only regret about my 77, not enough h/p. still it is what i wanted, i'm satisfied. regardless, a vette is a vette.

I`m a Chrome bumper car man myself, ayear ago i paid 10,500 for my 69 with 59000, miles. 1-5 i`d say mine was a 4.I got lucky. Even still your estimate of ten G`s is probably a little modest. I`d like to know what you seen to rate it 2.5. Paint and interior alone will cost 7G.

If the car is all there is worth it. You`ll always get a great value on a chrome bumper car when it comes time to sell.If you don`t have to drive daily I`d say go for it. Check it out closely though.

Thanks for the input. It's nice to bounce ideas of other sources. The condition of the car is this.

1) The engine seems to look rebuilt. The whole engine compartment looks quit good. Does not match the rest of the car. When the engine is running a lifter seems to be sticking. There is a oil leak coming from the front engine seal. Just by the way the oil splatter looks on the oil pan. Transmission seems to be OK.

2) The front end has new bushings and looks quit good. The head lights do not work they are in the open position.

3) The whole interior needs to be replace. Major water damage from the window seals being shot. The power windows work but barley. The window wipers do not work. The t-top panels look good. The steering wheel moves up and down a little. The odometer and tack do not work.

4) The back wheel bushing needs to be replace. It has a new fuel tank. I did not check the wheel bearings.

5) The body has one stress crack. The paint looks OK.

Thats about all I know.  What do guys think?

My 81 only has 56,000 on her and I have to say I do enjoy driving her on the weekends.

Wow, Sounds like a lot of work. If you have access to  large garage and you can do the work yourself, it may be worth it. But from the amount of the work needed (follow the rust inside the door panel), you could spend a year just trying to make it a driveable (without fear of pending doom). It sounds like this car has been neglected if not abused. I'd keep and enjoy my daily driver, keep on looking, or offer a lot less money.

Just my 2 cents.

Kevin

I always find if you think it needs $10,000 it more than likely will double in no time and will cost you  $20,000. in repairs.

Thats just my experience when it comes to cars. not being negative just realistic..............................

Now that we know the details, I'd say it's a little pricey for a small block with that much work to do.  My estimate is $7500 tops, but that's me.  Interior work is very expensive and a PITA. 

Mark