Where to buy 70's 'Vette and where for insurance
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Asking for a mate at work.
Are there any dealers that stock older Classic Corvettes? In particular interest is a late 70's model.
(Late preffered but also likes the chrome of the earlier ones).
Is there anyone that speciallises in inspection reports on these cars rather than use the AA/RAC etc?
Also where is good to get insurance? It would be a second car.
Many thanks.
>> Edited by DustyC on Tuesday 19th July 11:51
Are there any dealers that stock older Classic Corvettes? In particular interest is a late 70's model.
(Late preffered but also likes the chrome of the earlier ones).
Is there anyone that speciallises in inspection reports on these cars rather than use the AA/RAC etc?
Also where is good to get insurance? It would be a second car.
Many thanks.
>> Edited by DustyC on Tuesday 19th July 11:51
Is this Dusty with the blue TVR, if so hi its Mick with the red Corvette convertible whose wife and daughter are still looking for Bluewater. I use Sureterm Direct, £133.00 fully comp for the year on a 3000 limited mileage. You can try Corvette Kingdom or Darts for the car. I know someone with a red 1973 convertible who might be tempted to part with it if the price was right.
>> Edited by mickn on Tuesday 19th July 14:56
I pay £170 pa for my C3 BB. This is in outer London. As already intimated if you go to any of the 'Vette' specialists you will get turned over and pay too much or get talked into a less desireable car. Best do the rounds, go to some meets, shows, runs, look at some in mags, ask around etc, get to know owners etc, but be patient allow 6-9 months to find one.
Best bet is for your mate to go to as many american car/corvette meets and shows as possible and let owners know you are in the market for a particular year and type,you will often find one with all renovation and service work done at a snip of the price paid for the work,plus if you get it from a respected enthusiast then you will have piece of mind.
Are you Claremont in Disguise?Try Autotrader too online. I got mine through there about 5 years ago. There's always about 20-30 Vettes for sale nationally (some 70's, but also newer too).
Thing to be is careful with any - they'll all be described as mint condition, but there are a few specifics to look for on any Vette, for the C3 in particular frame rot and seized brake calipers.
Thing to be is careful with any - they'll all be described as mint condition, but there are a few specifics to look for on any Vette, for the C3 in particular frame rot and seized brake calipers.
For buyers guide type info try the following:
http://vettenet.org/sharkbuy.html
Production figures and option codes by year:
www.idavette.net/
http://vettenet.org/sharkbuy.html
Production figures and option codes by year:
www.idavette.net/
Quite a few members of the AACI have imported C3's in recent years. You basically have to find one in the US and import it and get an MOT on it so you can register it. You'll pay less and if he is a bit worried about buying blind, there's a Corvette guy we can put him in contact with to look at cars within a reasonable distance for a suitable fee.
Shipping, roll on roll off is about $800, insurance is about $250 and he'll pay 10% import duty and 17.5% VAT on top of the purchase price.
There was a stunning big block C3 for sale a few years back for £13k in Bristol. It was at the Cwmbran show but I'm not sure if it's for sale any more. As with anything, you get what you pay for. Many of these cars have been improved in the handling and braking department so always check what's been spent on it.
Shipping, roll on roll off is about $800, insurance is about $250 and he'll pay 10% import duty and 17.5% VAT on top of the purchase price.
There was a stunning big block C3 for sale a few years back for £13k in Bristol. It was at the Cwmbran show but I'm not sure if it's for sale any more. As with anything, you get what you pay for. Many of these cars have been improved in the handling and braking department so always check what's been spent on it.
This ones not bad for a late C3
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18301&item=4563049430&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18301&item=4563049430&rd=1
Tell you what, 30k was way over MY budget when I bought the rolling wreck!!! Sadly I discovered for myself the alternative economic rules of restoration. You want something fairly mint in the end, so you get the spanners out. By the time you're done (because the other option is a shelved project sittin int garage), you've spent WAAAAAAY more than it'll ever sell for.
Ah well......the only way it makes sense is to have fun driving it.
And for 10k you should be able to get a cracker. Or spend 5 then budget 5 for a really good clean up.
Anybody want my S Manchester detached house for £3 million?......I'll get me coat.
Ah well......the only way it makes sense is to have fun driving it.
And for 10k you should be able to get a cracker. Or spend 5 then budget 5 for a really good clean up.
Anybody want my S Manchester detached house for £3 million?......I'll get me coat.
76Vette said:
Tell you what, 30k was way over MY budget when I bought the rolling wreck!!! Sadly I discovered for myself the alternative economic rules of restoration. You want something fairly mint in the end, so you get the spanners out. By the time you're done (because the other option is a shelved project sittin int garage), you've spent WAAAAAAY more than it'll ever sell for.
Ah well......the only way it makes sense is to have fun driving it.
And for 10k you should be able to get a cracker. Or spend 5 then budget 5 for a really good clean up.
Anybody want my S Manchester detached house for £3 million?......I'll get me coat.
I know what your saying,i paid 20K for mine and have spent double on it since ive owned it, 3 million,my lady friend tells me Manchester N is the place to be
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