Thoughts on this 1976?

[teamzr1]

Hi thank you for replying. How do you mean? Could I not do some cutting with a saw to fit the 74 bumper?

Those knowing C3s would know better than me but If I recall but do not remember the C3 year
The feds for safety required changes to both bumpers design, so you would have to check this out first before hacking
as the change had a foam filling behind the fascia to reduce slow speed damages and mounts to frame were different

 

[teamzr1]

If that motor has just been rebuilt I would be sending it back to the builder.

Why ?
Most Corvettes back then were raced as a sports car should have, and I suspect what is being heard is the CAM grind and whatever the exhaust makeup is
Really sounds like a 3rd party CAM when at lower RPMs, lower vacuum generated ?

Non stock aircleaner, looks like a different carb, coolant fans electric, no A/C, sounds like a racer in the past

 

[Nassau65]

It will have some history as it’s now 48 yes, 48 years old.
Go back to when it was new, it would be like buying a car from the 30’s

 

[theseoldcars]

Looks like it might be a nice £13k C3 if you put £10k into it.

I'd have much rather had the manual one that Tom Falconer was selling on Car and Classic, if staying in that price range, because it had been actively used and maintained and had some MOT test history.

This white auto one has never even been through an MOT test. I know it's exempt now, but that just means it could be hiding a whole load of potential issues. I'd want to establish how long it has been here, for one thing; the MOT test history only goes back to '05 online, so if it's been here for that long, or was even here before, it hasn't done much. And if it's fresh in, well, again, I'd be wary. Current owner's only had it for just over a year.

In short, tread carefully. I'd not consider looking at it, myself, based on what's presented. Infinitely better to buy a more expensive one that's sorted and enjoyable out of the box, as it'll cost a lot less, in the long run, on many fronts. But those are just my thoughts.

 

[Nassau65]

As the last of the C3 “plastic” bumper corvettes are now 42 years old and earliest 49 years ( excluding 73 edition) they’re going to have things that need sorting.
Putting a “wrong un “ right will cost plenty unless you can do the work yourself, and many here can. When you hear stories of £15k and up for a paint job it’s frightening.
Certain parts for corvettes are some of the most expensive on the US market, especially interior items.
Always buy the best you can afford, but allowances have to be made with the car due to its age now.

 

[Chevrolet]

Why ?
Most Corvettes back then were raced as a sports car should have,

Were they?

 

[Chevrolet]

I'd have much rather had the manual one that Tom Falconer was selling on Car and Classic, if staying in that price range, because it had been actively used and maintained and had some MOT test history.

Agree, the deceased owner for 40 years being a friend of Tom per the ad. Never had a C3 or C2, but you really have to know what you are doing buying one, including that birdcage? Went for £8,985:

1977 Chevrolet Corvette C3 L-82 For Sale By Auction

One owner for the last 40 years! Appealing 200bhp L-82 and manual gearbox specification New engine and ancillaries fitted in 2020 and spa...

www.carandclassic.com

 

[James Vette]

Thank you for everyones input. I have decided to stick to 73-74 because they are cheaper than chrome bumper vettes and I like the sharp look without the bumperettes of the later years.