Originally Posted by
scambo1
two questions for the brethren:
Car guy question: I have been offered a non number matching, 2000 miles since restoration, 1970 corvette roadster 4spd. Nice looking, riding and driving car. Anyone got any idea what this car is worth in today's economy, I'm thinking $11k and I cant be hurt.
Scambo,
$11k seems way cheap to me, but it also depends on several factors:
Originality is key. You said it's not the original engine, but is it the original color? Is it a desirable color? Monza Red-yes. Caramel Bronze-less so.
The word "restoration" means different things to different people. To some it's a thorough detail, and to others it's a full body-off rebuilding of the vehicle with tremendous attention to detail.
There were different options for the car and some while "rare" aren't really desirable and others are very sought after.
There's a publication called The Corvette Black Book. I highly recommend it as it has lots of information on available options and production numbers, etc.
My impression is it's a great time to buy a muscle car. Good Luck!