'66 ZL1 Corvette

[scuncio]

Friend of mine told me he's interested in this ZL1 Corvette. Looks nice in the pics, but I'm wondering if the real-world value is anywhere near $75k. What do you guys think?

http://tinyurl.com/qgwxhe8

[GTO_DON]

I don't think so. I'm with you. Nothing nostalgic about it. Nice looking but that's alot of jing

[RAIIIT/A]

Originally a small block. Whats a nice NOM small block car worth? 50k?

[olredalert]

----Joe,,,What exactly makes you think this car was a small-block? I see a 427/390 tach and an 80lb oil pressure guage which says to me big-block. What am I missing? Pretty nice car that should get out of its own way and has had a bunch of money spent on the drivetrain. If nothing else I see the value closer to that $75,000 figure.......Bill S

[RAIIIT/A]

I asked him if it was originally a big block car. He said no... it still has the small fuel line. The guy he got it from did the engine swap.

[GTO_DON]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Joe,,,What exactly makes you think this car was a small-block? I see a 427/390 tach and an 80lb oil pressure guage which says to me big-block. What am I missing? Pretty nice car that should get out of its own way and has had a bunch of money spent on the drivetrain. If nothing else I see the value closer to that $75,000 figure.......Bill S </div></div> If this is all true Bill then how come people tell me all the time my 67 real 427 corvette with a true nostalgic paint job and thousands of dollars spent on the drive train is only worth 40-45k. Does the custom paint kill it that much?. I think I need to try my hand on eBay and see if I can sell my car.

[luzl78]

Don, I absolutely love your paint on the vette. I would love to buy your car. I probably have that much in 67 l78 nos parts

[scott s]

I dont think its out of line man that outta be a handful [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

[olredalert]

----Easy for me to say, Don, but you haven't found the right ass for the seat yet! Don't let the naysayers get to you. That car, if nothing else is 4 quarters and a paint job from being a $75ish Vette. Remember, yours is a coupe and that plays into the comparison to this convert too. With all that said, I wouldn't change a thing on your 67. Well, maybe Id pull the front bumpers like we all did back in the day. Love it, and would be proud to pull into any cruise-in......Bill S

[olredalert]

----Joe,,, Maybe, but both fuel lines are 3/8ths, although small and big-block do differ a bit. If that's all he is basing it on, I think Id want to check the car out with my own eyes if I were interested. The car also has a big-block radiator support......Bill S