5K i'd buy it in a second. In Europe a car like this does 15-25K
@bossartwork22694 жыл бұрын
Lol everywhere that car goes for 15k idk how he got that deal I’m jealous
@c3o2osu434 жыл бұрын
Boss Artwork22 there’s a couple of c3’s that goes under 12k here in Norway. They’re atos tho
@gonzalovazquez73264 жыл бұрын
15-25k? I'd buy it in a second. In Argentina a car like this does 70-100k
@afrivolouspursuit31474 жыл бұрын
@@bossartwork2269 Bruh. You're getting scammed
@adrianojovanovic3204 жыл бұрын
there are even some for 9k€
@daniels81054 жыл бұрын
Best body style Vette in my opinion. I might get a ‘74 in the next 48 hours. 350 Automatic
@lebowskiunderachiever35914 жыл бұрын
Did you end up getting it ? I have a 74 that needs to go
@daniels81054 жыл бұрын
Labowski UnderAchiever I did. Ran into some wiring problems. Became too big of a hassle so I had to sell it about a month ago
@trillrifaxegrindor44114 жыл бұрын
no,its kinda the ugliest.the 60s are the best,1972 is were it all gets ugly
@daniels81054 жыл бұрын
trillrif axegrindor opinions are like *ssholes, we all have one lmao
@daniels81054 жыл бұрын
Brandon Knight automatic=Race winner. Added bonus, no bullsh*t excuses about missing gears and sh*t
@gooney0 Жыл бұрын
If buying, check the birdcage and frame for rust. Engine and transmission are the easy parts to repair and replace.
@dannyspitzer12674 жыл бұрын
Check the frame and birdcage before you buy a C3, or u could get screwed
@michaelgreene73854 жыл бұрын
And not even kissed...
@stephenr19993 жыл бұрын
@@michaelgreene7385 Its a pieced together s. fl $5k frankenvette, my moneys on rotten. But you need to get one.
@michaelgreene73853 жыл бұрын
@@stephenr1999 I have two Vette's, a 76 Stingray and a 86... going to get an 82, because I like the body style, and a 96, then I'll be through shopping... Wish I could afford a couple more.....
@steves46394 жыл бұрын
thx for showing the C3 love! the 2 big places to check for rust - the body mounts behind the kick panels and the rear frame kickup where the control arms pivot, both of which are deal breakers unless its some special C3, like a big block 4speed. Windshield frame can rust too. Same platform from '63-'82, and these were raced *a lot*, so they can be made to handle just fine. I own a '74 L82, and they are fun cars...C3's used to be the trailer-park Vette (now that belongs to C4 and C5!) but are coming up value as this level of style will never be seen again.
@SUBATOMICvision4 жыл бұрын
Great Vid! Thanks man! YES! these cars are a great value!! Bought a 79 with a cherry body on it all orig paint. Rest of car needing total restoration. Have installed new gas tank, sender unit, cleaned and repainted the frame, installed kilmat heat and sound deadening. New brakes all around, currently have the rear differential out to replace with rebuilt one, replacing all rubber bushings etc. New mufflers, new rims. Gutted the interior, super easy to do and will replace. Next power steering rebuild. Have restored many cars in my day. These cars are super easy to work on and I can't believe how much attention it gets everywhere I drive it, its crazy! Even the women go nutz for it!!! Absolutely one of the most beautifully designed cars ever!
@madspy24629 ай бұрын
How much has the restoration cost you since you got it?
@phixodenix65284 жыл бұрын
"In the nighttime you want the wind to blow your hair" 2:54 Doesn't even have a hair.
@SBFRuggedYou4 жыл бұрын
I was just about to comment on this LMFAOO
@samtheman2274 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing 😂
@hunchomar12113 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@FRVNK43 жыл бұрын
was gonna comment but you got it haha
@bonkeydollocks18793 жыл бұрын
It was said tongue in cheek
@TheBlkac14 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🏿 I bought a C4 Corvette 1987 for $2,600 These cars really are dependable. I drove mine to Michigan and Mississippi from Georgia. Really fun cars to drive😎👍🏿
@75dtruong4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1989 for $3100 in 2019. Great condition! 108k miles. Drove it from california to Texas. No problems! Fun fun fun!
@TheNewGeneration-wh4kr4 жыл бұрын
Can u tell me where did u get it plz?
@aboutmyfathersbusiness83244 жыл бұрын
Had a C4 and put close to 400K on the clock. Very reliable!
@michaelgreene73854 жыл бұрын
I've got a red, with black targa roof, 5 .7 TPI, it will haul ass, and I ain't talking about a fat chick either...
@michaelgreene73854 жыл бұрын
Mine is a 86, runs strong.
@theegigisupreme4 жыл бұрын
My mother just gave me her '78 pace car. Having it fixed up right now since it was sitting for about 6 years. I'm over the moon.
@michaelgreene73854 жыл бұрын
That will be a nice ride...
@kirbyhade29614 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I bought a 77 Vette last fall for $3,300. Needs some mechanical work only nothing I can’t do myself. It’s a L48 with a 4 speed manual and in the factory Orange Flame paint.
@ianstrachan43612 жыл бұрын
where did you buy it?
@jrcautomotive43194 жыл бұрын
C3 is easily the most beautiful corvette
@MajorArtillary4 жыл бұрын
I traded five grand and a body damage totaled '04 Monte Carlo for a '76 4-speed Vette. Very little rust, good paint, ran well. I replaced the brakes, fluid reservoir, 2 lines, and master cylinder. Car had no interior in it other than the driver's seat which wasn't bolted down. Spent the summer and fall sourcing interior parts and getting it in good shape. Car looked great but it had no power at all so I took it to a family friend who owns and runs a classic car and hot rod shop. A month later and I had a 400hp crate motor and chrome side pipes. Overall I spent about $15k plus the traded wreck. Of all the time and money I've put into cars, this one has absolutely been the best.
@2asianguys667 Жыл бұрын
In Vietnam this car is consider a expensive classic , it’ll cost $100k in Vietnam if swap with a new engine.
@Rollermanfromspace4 жыл бұрын
My grandpa's got a 77 but with an 81 body, 67 side vents, and was turned into a convertible with a 75 top. It's seen better days and I cannot wait to start working on it
@dannyspitzer12674 жыл бұрын
It would be tough to sell that FrankenVette if you ever had or wanted to. People want original.
@johnnysizemore93994 жыл бұрын
I had a 1973 loved it except no air conditioning, big factor now that I'm older
@elianaramsay97134 жыл бұрын
I wish I watched your video last week. Took me 2 days to figure out why key stuck. Previous owner didn't know why I'm having trouble. He never told me about the key lock. Still learning things about my car. Good video. Thanks.
@garymathews40424 жыл бұрын
the 78 up c3 got the bubble back window .most vette owners don't change fluid ,so every things leaks and needs rebuilding .the 80 vette got lighter with a lighter frame and fiber glass and a alum rear diff,wimpy half shafts and u-bolts ,which can't handle too much power.but you can swap in a 79 or older cast iron differential .the 82 vette got the cross fire engine and the 4 speed auto .if buying any older vette check for brake and drive line leaks .and check for any rusty or rotted frame
@tommckinney31364 жыл бұрын
The biggest problem with a C3 is it's on a C2 frame so the suspension is an old design but it does work well when upgraded with polyurethane bushings. The great thing is any GM Crate engine will fit. He mentions the A/C and that was always an issue in the C3. Later models worked better than early bumper cars but it never worked well.
@hugieflhr034 жыл бұрын
Buyer beware when a corvette is hacked up and pieced together. It usually means it was wrecked. The lower rear will wear out the inside edge of the tires as they are now canted inward. Btw, those rear links are installed wrong but it looks like a fun driver.
@craigmeyer5777 Жыл бұрын
It was 5k!
@kfm90810 ай бұрын
you can always leave the headlights up until you can afford to fix them
@74360CUDA4 жыл бұрын
The perfect car to drop a LS conversion in there, even the 5.3 with that LS1 intake would rock in that car.
@hanzjensen21544 жыл бұрын
Stupid idea...it’s a 1977!
@ddogphacemorcane31984 жыл бұрын
@@hanzjensen2154 Not that rare and not worth much. (still looks cool and lots of fun) With only 180 or 210hp, if it's not a perfect all original survivor, a 5.3LS straight out of the junkyard would really wake it up for cheap.
@Chilicharger6654 жыл бұрын
The only LS swap I have seen so far required a lot of cutting of the body. It was a T56 swap too, though.
@larrydrozd27404 жыл бұрын
NOPE!! Waist of time.....and a HUGE pile of money if you plan on actually driving the car.
@ddogphacemorcane31984 жыл бұрын
@@Chilicharger665 If you're referring to the V8TV swap, that was way beyond a junkyard drop in. They do good, big buck work and if somebody has the cash for it, they will end up with an awesome machine. But as an ordinary driver, definitely not necessary.
@GreekSealover3 жыл бұрын
About c3 prices in Europe, it's over 25k € for models prefacelift (68-73), 10-25k for 73-77s depending how they look and drive, and then 8-15k max for the 78 to 82.
@ghanly68484 жыл бұрын
“Let the wind blow through your hair” proceeds to stroke bald head, that was pretty funny
@nkmoto8942 жыл бұрын
Just got a 77 for 1800. Doing the rear end swap too! I was so happy when you said yours was a 77 because I was nervous it wasn't gonna fit. Hell yeah!!
@rachelamanns25202 жыл бұрын
Love my C3, I got from a 1 car owner. He swapped for an LT-1 engine 👍🏼 No regrets
@nick0111824 жыл бұрын
I bought an 81 a year and a half ago for $4800. It ran and drove fine just needed some tlc and basic maintenance. It’s such a cool car. They are out there you just gotta look.
@RickyBoada4 жыл бұрын
Nick Austin 100% man I agree. Can’t beat it for the price
@jocrp64 жыл бұрын
It got lowered 4 inch's from where the frame is rotten!
@ssdtrain14 жыл бұрын
Front driver side kick panel is the best way to check the Birdcage for rotting.
@klm2395rh4 жыл бұрын
They say the two best days in a mans life is the day he buys a corvette and the day he sells it.
@fuita2274 жыл бұрын
I've had mine 35 yrs and it's an 80 model...wouldn't sell it for $30k, even though they tell me it's only worth 10!
@PassengerFifty74 жыл бұрын
A lion and a jaguar escaped from the zoo yesterday. The found the jaguar broke down about 3 miles away from the zoo. They haven't found the lion yet.
@miamibitch305fl3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say the selling part.
@stevebeight44733 жыл бұрын
I’ve sold a Vette.....not one of the best days at all.
@lilstewy50917 ай бұрын
@@miamibitch305fl It’s for people who don’t know how to work on their corvette. As someone who didn’t know nothing before, it was a pain with random leaks but now that I know my car, it’s the best working on it and driving with no worries
@aplsmpl Жыл бұрын
I would totally buy that!! The old Corvette Stingrays and C3’s are one of my favorite cars to date.
@nilosantos48622 жыл бұрын
This is amazing car. The fiberglass at this age don't offer any security in case off accident. First keep the shell off and make a tube attach to the frame and buy new bumpers ( Fox gas oil) check the brakes good look
@mcmc84964 жыл бұрын
With 8" subs in the compartment behind the seat, that cool gas cap dances around (and rattles) like crazy. But you can't beat a C3! I've had a 69 and a 71 pro street car. Just like all the rest, I regret selling them regularly. Buy em their not making anymore, you'll be glad you did...
@davidorcutt89144 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your candid enthusiastic C3 video. Interesting how you upgraded the front and rear. Was it just a bolt on swap? You have me even more excited to keep working on my project that is almost done. A 78 C3 with a new rebuilt motor with only 5000 miles on it. No rust issues what so ever. New windshield. Power windows. I have to go through the brakes and then put some sweet new tires on it and I am on the road. All of the AC components are there so I might eventually get that cold air flowing. Look forward to following on KZbin Ricky.
@mikerecords55305 ай бұрын
I bought a 1977 vette a few weeks ago. It was a baskit case, I got everything to put it together and an extra m21 4 speed with all of the necessary 4 speed components. Solid car with great paint, 2 grand.
@jeffv20744 жыл бұрын
I would do a complete retromod restoration on it, currently I'm doing that to a 4gen Camaro Z28, I might go hybrid on this one. The C3 Corvette has always been a Sexy sports car.
@cloud8194 жыл бұрын
I watched you older Lotus Esprit video before this one and it is impressive how much your videos improved in a pretty short time.
@RickyBoada4 жыл бұрын
cloud819 I appreciate that!!
@petercarey68834 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back Ricky, especially in a Vette and re-especially in a C3. You did good with this purchase for the points you mentioned as far as the front and rear conversion to the '80 and up bumpers. FWIW, just a bit of trivia, I would stay away from the '82's. The first one being the cross-fire injection engine and second, if you want a manual trans, you're not going to find one. N.A. in '82. Enjoy it, stay safe and as always, Save the Wave.🙋🏼♂️👍👋🏼
@jim42052 жыл бұрын
i have an 82 they are extremely reliable
@KrustyKlown4 жыл бұрын
Had an 1981 Corvette ... looked much better than it was ... engine was around 175hp and had a real hard time even getting much over 100mph.. once topped it out at 123mph ..and the last 10mph took several miles to reach, LOL. Still the C3 body style was AWESOME, still is.. and the C4 never will be, LOL
@static74152 жыл бұрын
C4 zr1 has more character than a c3…
@ryanfester28243 жыл бұрын
I love your whole set up. This is what I want whenever I can get my hands on one.
@dirtydave824 жыл бұрын
I love my 79 c3. So easy to work on, and a 600hp 383 isn’t a bad add on
@2zooted6836 күн бұрын
You still got it ?.
@dirtydave825 күн бұрын
@ I actually got rid of my C3. Although I do still have my C7.
@c_wonder Жыл бұрын
I love the styling but no one selling under 10k nowadays.
@jacksongatens24193 жыл бұрын
This and a 1969 Charger are the most iconic American cars in my opinion
@robertclymer69483 жыл бұрын
Hey Ricky! She looks pretty good with the front and rear mods! I used to own a C-3 73 350 ci automatic Vert. Miss that car and now I have the Vette bug again and not sure which one I want. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Motown.
@TheFirstCause4 жыл бұрын
I he said '1977' I was a little confused... but it was immediately followed by him saying it was modded with the 80s front end. The 80s bumpers are my fav version of this car in terms of looks. Hhehe 'only go up in value' at the end though... I love this car... but I'm not so sure for a car that has done nothing but go down in value haha for 30 years.
@michaelgreene73854 жыл бұрын
Not exactly true, actually, they have been slowly rising in price, not so fast that you can't find one before they do, just a matter of time, all Vette's are worth buying, just some more than others, and the 70's model will go up in price before long, because of supplies of these cars are going down every year, and to most people, these Vette's come to mind when they hear Corvette, not the other ones, people love the styling of the c3 car's a lot, repowered with a 400 hp 350, they sell themselves.....
@_JayRamsey_3 ай бұрын
Bought an '81 with a T5 a few months ago for a bit more than this. Awesome purchase. Everyone should buy these things.
@pyscobrand4 жыл бұрын
Got a 1969 stingray with automatic transmission and 350 v8 for 5k. Still in the process of getting the differential swapped. But once that, all the bushings, and carburetor is replaced, she'll be s hell of a cruiser.
@trillrifaxegrindor44114 жыл бұрын
bullshit,were?
@keithsfastcars11334 жыл бұрын
I have had 32 Corvettes, own a70 custom now. They have attitude for sure!
@jamesflames99304 жыл бұрын
Looks cool, a classic look now with the curvy lines gone forever with the new mid.
@RickyBoada4 жыл бұрын
Yup!! But performance is gonna be out of this world
@ptonfire13 жыл бұрын
I had a 74 Stingray...I think I put a truck battery in mine. "When you hop in my Vette,don't get burned by the pipes...."
@garden0fstone7363 жыл бұрын
I’ve been thinking about a c4 while they’re still cheap. My grandfather had a 61 convertible, that thing was fun to drive
@onizzal4 жыл бұрын
Weeping from the uk, affordable dream car for real haha x
@jakemonster0012 ай бұрын
You can upgrade the steering wheel to tilt telescoping also. Great car my man.
@donnis6184 жыл бұрын
Good job reppin' the C3
@123lenny1353 жыл бұрын
Those aluminum wheels will polish out, look like new, and be awesome.
@frankhild4734 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned two corvettes, a 1991 and a 1981. They are total money pits. If you still want to buy on and spend money to keep them on the road, buy a 1980 or earlier. They don’t have ECM computers, sensors, or digital crap.
@chuckford5927 Жыл бұрын
There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Vette. Glad you were able to find one that runs for $5000, but to fix everything that's wrong with it, could get VERY expensive. The rust starting to bleed through the lower windshield pillar is not a good sign. If the birdcage is rotted out, I'd get rid of it while it's still running. I've owned a '82. The C3 is one of the most beautiful Corvettes ever built. No one can deny the curves. I'd love to own another one (I currently have a '89 convertible).
@larrydrozd27404 жыл бұрын
I was able to purchase a 1980 version in 2018 for way too cheap, like less than a thousand cheap. That said. The 80 to 82 cars have better seats and interiors. But....these cars are constant maintenance. My car has all the options, cruise, upgraded visors, power locks....etc. Keeping them functioning is a job in itself. Remember, these cars were built and set up for 55mph national speed limits. Swap an overdrive in them if you plan on driving at modern highway speeds. 700 R4 will bolt in if you get the parts from an '82 Even with a 3:07 rear gear, 70 mph is 3000 rpm, now, 3000 rpm is 105 mph. It makes the car. The 80 to 82 are much lighter cars than the earlier versions. They also have the large back glass....which some people hate, but you can actually see out of them better.
@JBTrades_Inc.4 жыл бұрын
I know im late to this but i never been recommended this channel but now im here cause this is my DREAM CAR Since i was a little kid now im 17 and cant find 1
@sargentthiccboi93334 жыл бұрын
Ig I got lucky then bc I found like 3 within 150 miles of me
@joejoyce59664 жыл бұрын
I got 82 in mass. If you want to look at it
@fuita2274 жыл бұрын
My C3 just went up $5000...thanks to this video.
@aaronsykora9502 жыл бұрын
Right on Ricky, I just received a 1979 corvette from my little brother for my 54th birthday. Could not believe my eyes! Infuckingcredible gift! Love my lil bro! Anyway, just acted to tell somebody/everybody how kool my lil bro is. Piece out, AASYKO
@mwyatt2224 жыл бұрын
My rich buddy bought a brand new champagne edition C3. That car was ridiculous. It fell it apart as soon as he started driving it. And they literally have no power. Theyre embarrassingly slow. Back then small trucks were faster.
@Duece-_-4 жыл бұрын
when he said 5 grand i was suprised because most of em are going 30-60k
@Sludge734 жыл бұрын
Lol most of em....not even close to reality.
@DeathByLego4 жыл бұрын
Unless they’re perfect. You 98% of the time don’t need to go over 20-25g.
@bonkeydollocks18793 жыл бұрын
There is a reason for that, they don't have a different front or back tacked on to them like this car has hence the price
@racerx23483 жыл бұрын
car is a mongrel. a rattle box with front and rear parts from a different year hence the 5k price point. i have to say i do like it : )
@mjphoto454 жыл бұрын
Dont get 1980 or 1981. Aluminum rear ends bolts pull out. My first was a 1977. No one wanted to take a picture
@cjalfonso22124 жыл бұрын
Check the camber on your rear IRS. You have a negative camber angle issue.
@camo12764 жыл бұрын
Loved the video! Short and sweet! Now I have a bunch of bookmarks for corvettes! Thanks Ricky!
@ajhill50944 жыл бұрын
I had a c3. Bought for 5500 when I was 18, I loved it. Had it 10 years, put over 35k into it.... sold it for 8k. Not a good investment car lol i had a lot of fun with it, though
4 жыл бұрын
Don't get it for an investment
@tommynguyen65034 жыл бұрын
Hey where did you purchase your interior for $700??
@larrydrozd27404 жыл бұрын
Look on Rock Auto for carpet.
@marcelmachacek51114 жыл бұрын
for 700 USD you can not buy complete new interior it is nonsense. ONly dash board is aprox 300
@Generic_Title4 жыл бұрын
I was looking into redoing the center gauge bezel, shifter bezel and both door panels on a ‘76 and I got close to $1,200.
@Yankeededandy624 жыл бұрын
The whole interior (e.g. door panels, dash board, center console, seat upholstery, carpets etc., will set you back 4 grand.
@beachside14 жыл бұрын
I had a 1979 vette and was soo disappointed when old ladies were passing me with like a maxima. The c-3 s were soo neutered. The L48 engine has 180 hp an the L88 have 210 hp. Mine had 72k an was always in the garage. I would go for an earlier model like maybe a 1972 or 73 at least. But thats a pretty good deal for yours
@MeltingRubberZ284 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's why I'd never buy one unless I was going to put a different power train in it
@trillrifaxegrindor44114 жыл бұрын
72-73 ARE 25-30K
@Schlipperschlopper3 жыл бұрын
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Now they even want to slow down all the gas pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. "Bundesabgasbespaßungsverbot" in German. :-////()(
@MrCochran3 жыл бұрын
Any idea on how much it’s going to cost to fix headlights? Thinking about snagging one for $2,700 from a friend.
@paulmoss79404 жыл бұрын
I enjoy all vettes. Have owned C3 and 4's ,looking for a C6 now. Worst thing on C3;s are rotten birdcages.And most later C3's were so weak. But you can fix that also.
@IrishCarney3 ай бұрын
It's true that the pre-1980 C3s have a weak chin. The 1980-82 C3s solved that with a strong confident chin that looks WAY better. Smart idea to just get a cheaper pre-1980 C3 and add on a 80-82 style stronger chin to upgrade the look.
@glennmerlini28958 ай бұрын
last good year of the c3 was 1972 chrome bumpers front and rear!
@fitbmx77444 жыл бұрын
I am working on a trade to get a 1979 c3 with a 412 that has been really upgraded. The guy can get anyone to buy it because it needs head gaskets after he messed the torquing up installing them.
@stephenr19993 жыл бұрын
Its definitely a bargain RIcky Boada, definitely a bargain
@nonsequitur8074 жыл бұрын
I've always liked the back glass of the late 70s n dig the front n rear treatment/bumpers of early 80s. What a combo! Sweet ride. They have everything for those cars to get them back 100% Groovy vid...thanks for the idea!
@RickyBoada4 жыл бұрын
Peter Wyndham thank you so much man!! Appreciate it
@havefunbesafe2 жыл бұрын
A cherry 75 now with t tops and 350/4 speed about $14k now in California
@bluv16024 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find late 70's Camaros of interest?
@charleshall97554 жыл бұрын
You can always reach under and raise them manually. And also they can be easily lowered...
@95TurboSol4 жыл бұрын
These things are SLOW, but the interiors look sick in my opinion, has that late 50's corvette vibe
@DeathByLego4 жыл бұрын
They definitely aren’t slow. My TH400 hit 60 is 2nd. And that’s a shity 3 speed.
@dave1uofm4 жыл бұрын
As a little kid my dream was to own a c3 corvette. I paid $6,000.00 well maintained. I have a brown interior hate it.
@charvelgaming29753 жыл бұрын
Awesome I had an 82 many years ago. Sweet looking car
@4bryantwesley3 жыл бұрын
My dad has one of these, I really want to get it from him & restore it. Anniversary edition.
@Ajs004 жыл бұрын
love it beautiful! I would buy one for $5000 in a heartbeat
@brianjschumer3 жыл бұрын
Bought mine four years ago for $7250,(L-48/Auto) relatively good shape, changed tires, and some minor upgrades, Holly carb,upgraded tuning components,Racing stripes, etc Car runs great, A/C not so cold and power door lock dont work, but you cant findcone in decent shape for $5k anymore. These creeping up. I would say $8k - $12k more realistic
@RickyBoada3 жыл бұрын
Great purchase!!
@alfiekardon7344 жыл бұрын
where did u buy this for 5k
@appleipodtouch2g4 жыл бұрын
I know of someone who got one for $3k
@Mrpossy14 жыл бұрын
Here in California you can find them everywhere for 5k
@brettknappen39154 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of them around this price in near perfect condition. Especially where I live
@brettknappen39154 жыл бұрын
iTheGeek ah damn dude how’d you know. Our Facebook market place has so many too. We hold some of the biggest rod runs in the country in Pigeon forge, TN
@trillrifaxegrindor44114 жыл бұрын
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@krayziecorvette18968 ай бұрын
Damn i wish i had a black c3. Looks like a fun car!! I’ve added it to my wishlist though. Maybe it’ll be my birthday gift lol
@cajunroadwarrior2 жыл бұрын
How on earth you got that car in that condition that cheap? I know everyone like to throw shade on the car because they don't have much power from the factory but there is no way you are getting one with upgrades for that price. Mine is an 82. People want to trash the crossfire injection system but of the late C3's it has the most power and reliable EFI as long as it is properly maintained. Granted upgrades are extremally limited on the Crossfire system due to the tiny intake runners. However if you install a nice street cam and swap out the EFI system to Holley, FAST, Fitech, or Edelbrock you can make decent power. Or go extreme like I did. I installed a 550hp 427 small block from Tri Star engines, upgraded 700R4 built for racing, Steeroids, rack and pinion, Hydroboost brakes, high performance pads, drilled and slotted rotors, upgraded suspension and all new interior with dynamat, keyless entry, and Dakota digital gauge system, auto lights electric headlight conversion, retained power accessories and Kenwood sound system.
@mb139723 жыл бұрын
"You pull up to a gas station and everyone's gonna look at you, everyone want to take pictures with the car and it's definitely got a cool factor..." And if you're in New Jersey or Oregon, where you can't pump your own gas, the attendant is going to ask "Where's the gas tank?"
@TheWhatuprichie4 жыл бұрын
That's what I got my 79 for as well x) there's seems to be a sweet spot for old Chevy's in Oregon.
@motorcycleman-go47084 жыл бұрын
got one in the buckskin paint and interior for 2500! love that thing, tossing some sidepipes on
@TheNewGeneration-wh4kr4 жыл бұрын
Motorcycle Man-GO how did u get it for that cheap? Plz help
@bycracky224 жыл бұрын
Mine was 10500, after mostly restored I have 42k in it. Still need paint but the original looks good. Very rare find at 5k and i will take all you can send me at that price.
@waynebowen31334 жыл бұрын
You need to adjust the camber on rear tires or they will wear out on the inside of the tire
@JayJay-sc1tc3 жыл бұрын
Crazy this guy was right cause they’re going for about 15-25k right now
@RickyBoada3 жыл бұрын
I mean, the market on everything is up in general, but yea you could’ve bought these really cheap when I released that video
@michaelgreene73853 жыл бұрын
@@RickyBoada they are climbing up..as we speak. Most people think only of a Vette, as a investment... nothing wrong with that.. but, I bought mine to drive.... that's what they were made for.....the HP wasn't their fault... That was big brother....if not for that, there's no telling what kind of power would have been introduced into these cars.... C3's got caught up in that gas shortage b******* that the government in the oil companies come up with pollution control... I say if it hadn't been for all of that they would have been fuel injected supercharged Street rulers like they always have been ever since they've been in production... At the time when it came out the c3 was one of the best, if not the best, looking car in the world at that time and still ,there's not many cars that look better than the c3 Corvettes they may not have had the muscle , but, the style of the car and the fact that it was a Corvette said it all..... And any car that's a Corvette is worth having no matter what model it is.....
@enriquesegura68444 жыл бұрын
Corvette has always been a bargain, you always get what you pay for and sometimes more
@MrYurrr4 жыл бұрын
I drove Corvette Stingray C3 454. Great car! Greeting from Riga!
@joshuafuller98984 жыл бұрын
I'd say that's actually plenty for this car, especially without knowing about the birdcage. If that's rusty, it's parts. A/C is $500-1000, do the headlights work? Paint looks tough. That damage in the jamb may be indicative of prior crash repair. The nickel and dime stuff will be massive. Looks to me like you could put about 15K in it to make a $7500 car.
@jeffk82472 жыл бұрын
Looking good I just bought a red 1979 Corvette for $18,000
@georgewettig18603 жыл бұрын
bought mine in 12, 60k miles. it will run way past 125mph. 9k car worth over 16k today in America
@quattrofour41884 жыл бұрын
You're gonna need to get that AC working in Miami 😅 I had a '77 in PR and the AC wasn't working 100% and it was brutal...Also, you didn't mention the chronic water leakage, especially in the t-top area (this will be another big issue in Miami). Beautiful car, especially for the price, but you have to know what you're getting into
@octaviogomezperez77444 жыл бұрын
I got my 77 for 5500 the only thing that messed me up is that it’s a 3 speed so mostly for looks and not for speed tbh