How much value???

[Ronald F.]

How much value would a vinyl hardtop add to the value of a '67 L71 vette? I probably wouldn't use it much but am considering acquiring one to complete the restoration to factory delivered specs. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[David L.]

Re: How much value???

IMO it would add zero value. I sold the hardtop that came with my 1966 convertible for $400 back in the late 1980's because it was ugly.

Dave

[Jim D.]

Re: How much value???

IMO it would add zero value. I sold the hardtop that came with my 1966 convertible for $400 back in the late 1980's because it was ugly.

Dave

The price hasn't risen much since then. I've seen several at recent swap meets, including a vinyl top one for 500-600 in excellent condition. Personally, I agree, they look like crap and end up gathering dust off in a corner somewhere.

[Ronald F.]

Re: How much value???

Wow...I see your point. Would anyone here want to unload a vinyl hardtop in very good condition?

[Brian M.]

Re: How much value???

I think they look great. JMHO BTW I have a coupe.

[Tom D.]

Re: How much value???

I have always liked the vinyl on Corvette hardtops, mostly because it's not that common. Works best with maroon or yellow, in my view.

[Ronald F.]

Re: How much value???

Is there a section on this forum for parts wanted/for sale that I could check to see if one is available and how much?

[Kenneth B.]

Re: How much value???

Is there a section on this forum for parts wanted/for sale that I could check to see if one is available and how much?

Check the old driveline here. You can't post wantwd or for sale on the NCRS site.

[William L.]

Re: How much value???

The price hasn't risen much since then. I've seen several at recent swap meets, including a vinyl top one for 500-600 in excellent condition. Personally, I agree, they look like crap and end up gathering dust off in a corner somewhere.

I'll take a dozen vinyl 67's hardtops in excellent condition at $500.

[Michael H.]

Re: How much value???

You would be lucky to get a nice one for under $750 more like $1000-1200.

[Jim D.]

Re: How much value???

I'll take a dozen vinyl 67's hardtops in excellent condition at $500.

Come up to the NorthWest in Feb. for the Corvette & High Performance swap meet in Puyallup. Last year there were several hardtops in the $500 range. The 67 vinyl one was advertised locally on Craig's list for a very long time at $500. I don't know if it ever sold but the pictures showed that it was in very nice shape inside and out. Personally, I don't see why anyone would want a hardtop. The one for my 60 hasn't be on the car since 1984.

[Ronald F.]

Re: How much value???

There seems to be some confusion as to what headliner came with the vinyl tops. My "source" tells me they were all black inside, but I see one on Ebay with a red headliner. I assume that means the one I eventually buy should have a bright blue headliner to match my interior. Does everyone on this forum with vinyl hardtops agree?

[John H.]

Re: How much value???

There seems to be some confusion as to what headliner came with the vinyl tops. My "source" tells me they were all black inside, but I see one on Ebay with a red headliner. I assume that means the one I eventually buy should have a bright blue headliner to match my interior. Does everyone on this forum with vinyl hardtops agree?

Ronald -

It doesn't matter if a '67 hardtop has the optional C08 vinyl covering or not - the headliner and interior moldings always match the interior color.

[Pancho T.]

Re: How much value???

I'll take a dozen vinyl 67's hardtops in excellent condition at $500.

Me too.Today the interior trim pieces sell for $500.There are a couple of vinyl covered tops on ebay now that need work $2K. By the way in the late '80s I bought a '67 matching number red L71 for $15K

[Michael M.]

Re: How much value???

I'll take a dozen vinyl 67's hardtops in excellent condition at $500.

I'll take two dozen! I've been looking for a '67 vinyl hardtop for a couple of years in northern NV and CA. The only thing I've found is over-priced junk in the $1500-2000 range.