Seeking some advice please from those that know their Vettes regarding one I've seen coming up at auction that appeals. It's a big block manual last of the chrome bumpers and I love the colour.
Always fancied something like this but know very little about American cars in terms of what to look for and originality. The auction description is brief so I suspect there is little paperwork with the car.
As the car was only imported in 2018 my start point was to do a Carfax check but it doesn't recognise the Chassis No quoted by the auction house (which the auction house have confirmed matches the VS5). So I have no idea whether it's a genuine matching numbers big block or a previous total loss claim etc. etc. There is also an anomaly in that the car is a 1972 model but it's on a G plate (1968/9) for some reason. A google search of the Chassis No shows it was sold in 2018 by a Nevada dealer and described as a 1972 454 manual.
The MOT when imported is fairly clean but the owner didn't get it MOT'd last year.
Have I already learn't enough to keep clear or am I being too cautious? As it was a dry state car can I assume it has a sound chassis and thus limiting potential big bill repairs? The engines last forever right? I'll be able to start the car but obviously can't test drive it.
What would be a reasonable punt figure for a sound but maybe non original big block manual that needs some mechanical refurbishment?
Here's the link;
All guidance gratefully received, thank you.
Always fancied something like this but know very little about American cars in terms of what to look for and originality. The auction description is brief so I suspect there is little paperwork with the car.
As the car was only imported in 2018 my start point was to do a Carfax check but it doesn't recognise the Chassis No quoted by the auction house (which the auction house have confirmed matches the VS5). So I have no idea whether it's a genuine matching numbers big block or a previous total loss claim etc. etc. There is also an anomaly in that the car is a 1972 model but it's on a G plate (1968/9) for some reason. A google search of the Chassis No shows it was sold in 2018 by a Nevada dealer and described as a 1972 454 manual.
The MOT when imported is fairly clean but the owner didn't get it MOT'd last year.
Have I already learn't enough to keep clear or am I being too cautious? As it was a dry state car can I assume it has a sound chassis and thus limiting potential big bill repairs? The engines last forever right? I'll be able to start the car but obviously can't test drive it.
What would be a reasonable punt figure for a sound but maybe non original big block manual that needs some mechanical refurbishment?
Here's the link;
Ascot Racecourse 7th March 2020 Sale
Auction Details - Specialist Classic & Sports Car Auctioneers
www.historics.co.uk
All guidance gratefully received, thank you.
