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'81 C3 For Sale... -8900- orig. miles

Posted: 12/22/10 11:39amMessage 11 of 24
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Red Lion, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 White 350 Corvette, TH400 Automatic 1972 Tangerine /Go Mango Convertible 383 Stroker, 2004r Automatic
Barry, I have a friend that is talking about getting a vette and I will show this one to him. I cant promise anything but I will do what I can to help you. I agree with the rest of this C3VR family that it would be great if you could keep the car. As a father I sure hope that my kids keep both of mine and drive them and enjoy them! best of luck and our hearts go out to your father and family.
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'81 C3 For Sale... -8900- orig. miles

Posted: 12/22/10 11:51amMessage 12 of 24
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
[QUOTE=ebo]Barry pictures are nice, good job. You will need some closeups under the hood.[/QUOTE]
 
Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you do have an opportunity to hang on to the car, but as ebo mentioned, you need some really clean engine shots showing that bright colored wiring, clean engine paint, etc. That will support a higher end price for your car.
 
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'81 C3 For Sale... -8900- orig. miles

Posted: 12/22/10 12:26pmMessage 13 of 24
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Newton, NJ - USA
Joined: 1/26/2010
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car. All original. A true survivor. 2nd owner Only 300 miles.
I too am sorry to hear about your dad. The Mrs and I went through that last year losing her dad to that  horrible disease. It's tough time of year to be selling a Vette, but due take the time to detail the heck out of it. Price wise I think your right in the ball park. Of course if you can possibly keep it do so!
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'81 C3 For Sale... -8900- orig. miles

Posted: 12/22/10 12:55pmMessage 14 of 24
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Holland Patent, NY - USA
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
Barry, check one more thing......look between the tread on the tires chances are if it has been sitting they will be dry rotted / cracked. My originals looked brand new until you check them really close. If they are dried out get them off. Do not throw them away as they have high value if you ever want to show the car.
The last thing you want to do is drive that car and have a tire blow out. Tires are a heck of a lot cheaper than shattered fiberglass.
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'81 C3 For Sale... -8900- orig. miles

Posted: 1/1/11 9:37pmMessage 15 of 24
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. If you can, try to keep the car for yourself.
I have to agree with some of the other comments here. Get more close up pics of the car and detail the heck out of it.
 I have to agree with "ebo." The starting price is a bit steep for an '81, unless it is in absolute show condition. Most of the rubber bumper vettes just don't command high selling prices. Heck I have over $30k into my '81 and it wins awards but I'd be lucky to get $15k for it out on the market. But like Dan said, don't take anything under $10k if you really have to sell it.


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'81 C3 For Sale... -8900- orig. miles

Posted: 1/2/11 12:33amMessage 16 of 24
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette, Red / Black, 8900 original miles, Mirror T-top.
Thanks again, I will check on that.
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Posted: 1/2/11 12:35amMessage 17 of 24
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Vette(s): 1981 Corvette, Red / Black, 8900 original miles, Mirror T-top.
Thanks for the advice.  Nice car!
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Posted: 1/2/11 7:52amMessage 18 of 24
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Vette(s): C(6-5+2)VR - 1964 convertible 327/365 & 2003 convertible - 50th Anniversary Edition & 2010 3LT Coupe
Nice car ! Good Luck with the sale. Sorry about your dad. You might also want to list on corvette forum and/or see comparable prices and models.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-for-sale-wanted-56/
 
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Posted: 1/2/11 7:53amMessage 19 of 24
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another 81 on the other forum


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-for-sale-wanted/2750888-fs-1981-white-corvette-in-ny-12-900-obo.html
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'81 C3 For Sale... -8900- orig. miles

Posted: 1/2/11 9:53amMessage 20 of 24
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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

Clint, nice find that for sure will give him a comparison. Maybe it's me but when you put so much work into a Vette then go low buck on the tires. I like cooper and have run them on some every day driver's but a vette needs a tire with a racing DNA. Even if they are 30 bucks more each...that is what connects your vette to the ground.

Even this white one needs much more work under the hood, like a $5 can of alt. gray and get that reconditioner flat black off of the brake booster. Any time I see a reconditioned car with the whole under hood sprayed over in that flat black I feel it was wrecked and they are overcoating to hide something. You want top buck do it the right way.

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