Cost benefit analysis

[Robert M.]

I have a 1967 L71 coupe with a valid authentic tank sticker. One otion is N89, KH bolt on wheels. The car currently has the new generation bolt ons and they look great. Is it worth the huge price of a set of five originals? Is it truly that much value added to the car?

[Robert D.]

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I recently bought a 67 L71 and i was looking for the one i wanted for almost 2 years. i came across several cars with original N89 KH wheels. If you are talking about pure value and return on your money its not worth the price people are asking for these wheels. none of the cars i looked at demanded that much more money that justified putting an original set on your car. Now if your a mental case like me the original wheels may make you sleep better at night :-) but IMAO you will not get the return on your money

[Robert M.]

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I recently bought a 67 L71 and i was looking for the one i wanted for almost 2 years. i came across several cars with original N89 KH wheels. If you are talking about pure value and return on your money its not worth the price people are asking for these wheels. none of the cars i looked at demanded that much more money that justified putting an original set on your car. Now if your a mental case like me the original wheels may make you sleep better at night :-) but IMAO you will not get the return on your money

My feelings exactly, but I am a mental case like you.

[Ara G.]

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While I don't disagree, I would say if you buy a set right - you will not lose a dime on them. Will they add value to the car? Yes, they will add the amount you paid for them so long as you didn't overpay. If you have one of the rare cars that came with the bolt on wheels, I personally would want a set on my car. That's a rare option. They're out there, just don't pay 20K for a set. ARA

[Gene M.]

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I have a 1967 L71 coupe with a valid authentic tank sticker. One otion is N89, KH bolt on wheels. The car currently has the new generation bolt ons and they look great. Is it worth the huge price of a set of five originals? Is it truly that much value added to the car?

Robert,
Just curious, are you asking from the standpoint of a Corvette hobbiest or as a resale investment?

[Tim G.]

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Robert, if you present the car with rally wheels and everything is in order, you will not be penalized for lack of bolt on wheels. A set of five are quite a financial commitment and you may be reluctant to drive with them. When it comes time to sell the car, it could be that the cost of the wheels will get buried in your sale price unless you remove them. Although I like bolt on wheels, I think the rally wheels look great. I must admit that a nice set of original bolt on wheels looks great on a car. I had to find a single spare for my '67 and that wasn't fun. Fortunately, a fellow member (Pancho) came to my rescue.

[Robert M.]

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I can get the set of five for 18.5K

[Robert M.]

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Robert,
Just curious, are you asking from the standpoint of a Corvette hobbiest or as a resale investment?

Gene, I am absolutely a hobbiest. I have been driving Corvettes since 1967. I don't buy to flip and see how much money I can make. I probably have lost as much money as I made over the last 40 years. I don't really care, it is all about the love of the car.

[Ara G.]

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I can get the set of five for 18.5K

for 18.5K they better be fully restored, have tires, NOS Starbursts, lugs, retainers and HC Center caps, and include shipping. As Tim said, the 5th wheel can be a BEAR to find.....so a set of 5 is nice. It took me 3 years to find that elusive "5th" wheel....ARA. Also, and I agree with Tim again, that you can always take them off and sell them separately if you ever go to sell your car and aren't getting the money for them in the price of the car. If you have the means, I would buy them. Not many guys can display a verified tank sheet with bolt ons and sit it next to a car that is wearing real bolt ons. Remember, only 720 cars (both coupes and convertibles) out of 22,940 cars came with them...Just my two cents....ARA

[John H.]

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And once you find that elusive/expen$ive set of wheels, then you get to agonize over trying to find that 1-of-720 Irwin screwdriver .

[Tim G.]

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Ouch, the screwdriver. You're killing me. I let mine go with a car that came with them figuring I'd never have the need for it again. Wrong, I need one now for the well worn 175,000 mile driver.

[Mark D.]

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Don't forget original tires. Original bolt-ons deserve original tires. NOS Super Sport redlines can be had for around $4,500.00 per tire. Don't store the car on them, though. A buddy of mine had two NOS examples split down the tread by leaving them on the car.

[Peter L.]

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Robert - Tank stickers can be a mixed blessing & can be a PITA when one of the expensive options is no longer with the car. I have to say I was pleased when I dropped the tank on our '67 & found that the tank sticker was still there & that the car came with Ralley Wheels & white wall tires. It still cost enough $s to get the car ready for NCRS Judging. Good luck in whatever you decide to do & have FUN. Pete

[Michael J.]

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Robert - Tank stickers can be a mixed blessing & can be a PITA when one of the expensive options is no longer with the car. I have to say I was pleased when I dropped the tank on our '67 & found that the tank sticker was still there & that the car came with Ralley Wheels & white wall tires. Pete

You got that right Pete, same with me, the fewer options, the less the expense, and you still get all the fun of driving it.

[Steve B.]

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I can get the set of five for 18.5K

Robert, I have a friend who may still have a complete set of 5 wheels for 16K. PM me if you want me to see if they are still available.