What's it worth?

[Dave Rifkin]

Originally Posted by GrumpyJeff

Very nice,clean L46 Corvette ! I looked at and drove this car about a year and a half ago when I was looking for a early C3 Corvette. I prefer it with the Rallys & w/w's compared to the Americans that where on it when I looked at it. Not picking on the car Dave!, But if I was going to try to market it this car sale . From what I remember it could use a little clean up & detail under the hood,nothing major just a hr or two to tidy things up .Regarding the Quality of the paint . While the Black has a very nice/deep shine.I feel The biggest improvement you could make to get more $ for the car would be to wet sand & buff the entire car to the eliminate the orange peel that covers the car . While a vintage black Corvette is def not a job for an un experienced do it your selfer !!! A professional buffer/detailer could really take this car up a couple notches in the matter of a weekend !!! Beautiful color combo and a very nice car, Good luck with what ever you decide Dave . Still looking for a 70 Z/28 ?

Jeff, I agree with all that you said. I have contemplated having the engine compartment detailed but, then you risk having people say the car has been fluffed. As for wet sanding and buffing the paint is concerned; again I agree but, that is not something I would try myself and I am unaware of any good detailers in my area who I would trust to do that work.

I would love to own another 1970 Z but, things have changed and I think I am finally coming to grips with the fact that, while I love old cars, I am not a mechanic and am always at the mercy of someone else doing the work. My cars don't get driven enough to justify owning them and it never fails that I wind up losing money on every car I own when it comes time to sell.