[NoVa-Corvairs] Corvair Prices

Wed Dec 3 00:00:05 EST 2008

For whatever it's worth, Mustangs are holding their value:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150312609883&viewitem=

What kind of clown keeps the auto/6cyls inside and the Shelbys outside?!

daniel.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Curtis Shimp" <clshimp at juno.com>
> To: novacc-list at corvair.org
> Cc: novacc-list at corvair.org, novacc-list-bounces at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Corvair Prices
> Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:22:36 -0700
> 
> 
> Darrin:
> 
> I would certainly like to have a Corvair group here locally but after
> meeting those few people that have Corvairs, I would have to do all the
> work.  There are probably 5 Corvair owners in a sixty mile radius and all
> but one that I have meet own Corvairs as an after thought, not because
> they are focused on Corvairs.
> 
> Did I tell you guys how it was that I joined the church I'm in?  No?
> Well, I stopped at the church of my denomination and introduced myself to
> the pastor.  He was in a suit and a lapel pin on his suit caught my eye.
> It was a CORSA pin.  He has a '62 coupe that he and his son are
> restoring.  The engine is done but the body needs paint but most of all
> the interior is in sad shape.  Unfortunately, he is so busy and his son
> has moved away and I don't think he will ever finish the project.  I am
> waiting for him to give up on the car so I can make him a deal on it.
> 
> But it looks like I see a consensus forming that $5,800 is not in the
> ball park.  Thanks for your help.
> 
> Curt - NVCC West (way west)
> 
> On Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:15:49 -0500 Darrin Hartzler <dhartzler at ifc.org>
> writes:
> > Hi Curt,
> >
> > This is a clear sign that you are trying to recreate NoVaCC out there in the 
> > wilderness.   Getting a guy into a corvair that needs some good club-session 
> > repairs...hmmmnnn....
> >
> > Fully agree on the price.  Sounds way too high given that there seems to be 
> > a glut of good cars on the market right now.  $2K to $3K may be a good price 
> > if the mechanicals are all in order, but sounds like it has been in the 
> > hands of someone who takes half-measures in his repairs. Darrin
> >
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> > <63redbrier at cox.net> Sent by: novacc-list-bounces at corvair.org
> > 12/01/2008 03:29 PM
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> > Curtis Shimp <clshimp at juno.com>
> > Subject
> > Re: [NoVa-Corvairs] Corvair Prices
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hey, Curt!  $5,800 sounds a little steep for a '61 coupe.  Certainly, a '64 
> > would be more desirable.  (AJ may want to sell his!)  Also, if it had A/C, 
> > which I believe was an option in '61, that could be a bonus!  A 4 speed 
> > would also make it a little more desirable.  Any receipts for the engine 
> > rebuild?  That is where the seller might be trying to recoup some money.  
> > Installing new rings, and resealing it does not consitute a full rebuild, 
> > although you did mention clean barrels.  If it does have a new paint job, 
> > why weren't the creases and dents ironed out prior to painting it?  Does the 
> > potential buyer like the non-stock interior?  In the wagon I had, the 
> > previous owner said he paid $400 to have just the front seat recovered with 
> > non-stock upolstery, and they did a terrible job.  He could have had both 
> > seats redone in the original fabric/vinyl for that much from Clark's.  
> > Anyway, the choke cable, damper doors (are the thermostats also missing?), 
> > and new springs (& probably s
> >  hocks), could add up to $400 or more, not including installation and other 
> > potential front end problems.  Why is the seller selling?  How desperate are 
> > they?  Leave an offer and a phone number, the worst they can say is no.  In 
> > a few weeks if they have to sell it, they will call!  I think your price is 
> > probably a little more realistic!  If your friend is in no hurry, look 
> > around a little more.  Good luck!  Greg
> >
> > ---- Curtis Shimp <clshimp at juno.com> wrote: > Guys:
> > > > I'm looking for a little advice as to where to find prices on Corvairs. 
> > > I tried the Internet and the Corvair.org web site but could only find
> > > prices on cars being sold.  I was looking for a recent list of values for
> > > different years, models and condition.  I have seen such list for
> > > Corvairs but can't find a copy in my unorganized files.
> > > > An acquaintance here in New Mexico is looking at a 61 Monza coupe,
> > > powergilde.  It has a new paint job and no rust with a very nice interior
> > > and the engine seems to be recently rebuilt.  I have seen it but have not
> > > had a chance to hear it run or drive it.  It has not been restored but
> > > except for some minor changes like adding an alternator and non stock
> > > interior fabric it is stock.  However, the body has a number of minor
> > > dents and creases, the coke cable doesn't work, and the damper doors are
> > > missing.  There are spacers in some of the suspension springs to
> > > compensate for sagging and it does not look like the front suspension has
> > >  greased in a long time.  On the other had it is leak free and the
> > > cylinder barrels are nice and clean.  So a basically nice Corvair that
> > > needs some work to make it a local daily driver.  The owner wants $5,800
> > > but I am thinking more like $2 - 3,000.  What do you think?  Am I out of
> > > touch?  While I have owned Corvairs for more than 40 years I have not
> > > bought or sold one in 30 years.
> > > > Curt
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