me and my dad are looking to try and get a cheap corvette stingray to restore?

[zander]

probably in the 1972 year style, or around there, and we can't find a place which would have a cheap stingray. Don't say ebay

 

[sassy2]

You will not unless you accept what is cheap to you is not to the seller.

 

[ElGrande]

Well, define "cheap"... 1972 and earlier Stingrays are still desirable vehicles.

Try Autotrader Classics, they have plenty of collectors' cars from coast to coast. You might also search online for Vette forums, as they usually have sections dedicated to people selling their cars.