C3 APPRECIATION VALUES...

**bobfil** · 09-01-08, 07:29 PM

ANYONE HAVE THE LATEST STATS ON THE VALUES OF THE C3S SPECIFICALLY 72 CONVERTIBLE, IM HEARING THIS ARE BECOMING MORE VALUABLE..

**Crimson Thunder** · 09-02-08, 08:29 PM

I was in Books a Million last weekend reading a Corvette mag(can't remember which one)and it had the newest values in it.

**bobfil** · 09-03-08, 08:33 AM

what were the values do you remember? Is it a website as well?

**Crimson Thunder** · 09-03-08, 07:24 PM

I think it was Corvette Enthusiast magazine.They have a website but it has the Nov. issue on it now.I'm sure someone here gets that magazine and can give you the info your looking for.

**Red Vette** · 09-03-08, 08:08 PM

November Corvette Enthusiast "Sold, sold, sold", page 87has a table of prices, but 72s are not listed. In the narrative, a 1972 T-Top 4 speed, 390 engine and 15,560 miles with $40K in restoration (reportedly) sold for $18,000. A 73 roadster in good condition with auto tranny and L48 engine sold for $20,500. The same year corvette, but a T-top and in same condition, sold for $9,300. Corvette Magazine also publishes the current values. They are always changing, and one must find the right buyer to get the true value.
Barrett

**red70vette** · 09-04-08, 05:17 PM

NCRS Driveline has several coupe's listed but no convertibles. Convertibles are usually a little higher.

72 Coupe 350/200, 4 speed NCRS top Flight-$37,500
72 Coupe LT-1 new interior, paint, bumpers-Driver-$17,500
72 Coupe 350/200 one owner original, DOCS-34,500
72 Coupe 350,auto 2007 frame off number match $25,000

Those are the only ones listed and show a pretty wide range based on condition.

**bobfil** · 09-04-08, 05:44 PM

thanks for the data, LT1 for only 17.5? thats surprising..

**duke94** · 09-05-08, 05:21 PM

Here's what Corvette Magazine thinks.

**bobfil** · 09-05-08, 08:31 PM

looks like the 68-72s are lookin good

thanks duke

**slk230red** · 09-06-08, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by bobfil

looks like the 68-72s are lookin good

thanks duke

Yeah, it looks good, but with this soft market you'll probably have to reduce the price by 30 to 40% to sell a 68-72.

I think those are dream prices.

**duke94** · 09-06-08, 05:06 PM

There is still a good market for the REALLY nice bumper cars because the folks that can afford them can still afford them even in a recession so prices will remain high. The lower end (driver quality) like most of us have will take a hit. When you look at the Corvette Magazine values, it is a good indication of the % difference in value between the model years.

**slk230red** · 09-06-08, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by duke94

There is still a good market for the REALLY nice bumper cars because the folks that can afford them can still afford them even in a recession so prices will remain high. The lower end (driver quality) like most of us have will take a hit. When you look at the Corvette Magazine values, it is a good indication of the % difference in value between the model years.

I hope you're right. If I use the above chart as a price guide, my 1971 LS5 Convertible 4 speed with A/C and Hardtop, garage kept, second owner for the past 33 years with 55,000 miles, numbers matching all original paint, interior, soft-top, etc., priced out in average condition comes to:

Convertible- $26,000
LS5- $8,000
A/C- $3,000
Hardtop- $1,000

Total- $38,000

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

**duke94** · 09-07-08, 05:35 AM

Very nice!!!

**Eddie 70** · 09-07-08, 08:37 PM

Nice looking car SLK230Red.

I have looked at that list for several years and have never even given it a thought to sell my car. I know mine would not bring what the list says it should. My car will be with me for a long, long time.