Classic Corvette Buyers Check List
Finding the Classic Corvette
The American classic sports car remains the corvette. It has survived generations of production but frequently a specific personal spark comes from a particular model. How do you find the perfect classic Corvette to purchase?
Education
A classic Corvette had many years in which someone might have modified the car. With every modification of the car the value as a classic corvette diminishes. A purchaser needs to spot the modifications and know the affect the change has on the value. There are many sources of information on Corvettes. Frequently your Chevrolet dealers support Corvette clubs. These individuals have a lot of knowledge to share and source of local Corvettes for sale. When you purchase the Corvette you have a group to join in appreciation of the classic automobile.
Solicit Expertise
Once you find a Corvette of interest, you need some you trust to give you advice on the value of the Corvette. The specific Corvette may look good, but has a lot of problems that are beyond your personal ability to repair or beyond your budget. A Corvette might sell for a low price but need more work than a buyer can afford. A trusted mechanic can offer advice on the level of mechanical problems present in the Corvette. If it is problem free or with small mechanic problems, the purchase might be a wise investment.
Prior to buying the Corvette a consultation with your insurance broker enlightens a buyer on the change of insurance cost. If the change in insurance fits within the insurance budget, purchase of the Corvette might fit, but does it match your lifestyle.
Lifestyle
Will you use the corvette enough? In most cases a Corvette will not fit in as the sole automobile. The winter months are hard on Corvettes. One young man asked why more people buy Corvette’s in the spring time. When asked why he asked that he says you see more Corvettes on the road in the springtime. Where will you store the corvette or will you need to cover it with a car cover during the off season?
Locate the Car
Once you have made the decision to find a classic Corvette, you can look locally, online on services such as Craig’s List and through auto sales magazines or auto auctions. If you are going to purchase from another location than you live and you do not have someone you trust to examine the car, include the cost of traveling to view the car in the cost of purchase.
A classic Corvette can fill the dream of many adult. Caution needs to occur in purchasing a used car.
