Money no object - Top 5 Vettes I want
07-01-2015, 01:26 PM
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Money no object - Top 5 Vettes I want
OK, assuming money is no object, and desire is the primary criteria, these are the 5 Corvettes that I would most like to own.
Listed in decreasing priority order. Price estimates are strictly what I think they would cost today.
5. Oops, I an actually only think of 4 Corvettes that have some special meaning / interest to me. There are plenty of Corvettes that I would like to own because of their value, but these four are the ones that jump out at me for sentimental reasons.
4. 1969 ZL-1 yellow coupe - I had the pleasure of judging this car at the NCRS Cypress Gardens meet in the early 1990s. What a beast it is.
Estimated price today = $1.5 million to $2 million
3. 1956 Prince Bertil of Sweden one-off car - I have been fascinated with this car ever since I first saw a color picture of it in the early 1970s. The car is currently undergoing a long term restoration in Sweden.
Estimated price today = $100,000 (as is, needing restoration)
2. 1962 Lemans Corvette race car - this one has a special place in my heart. Dale Pearman (who restored the car to Lemans race condition) was a dear friend of mine, and I would love to own this car. This is the only 1962 Corvette to have raced at Lemans.
Estimated price today = $750,000 to $1 million
1. 1958 semi-custom Corvette, last seen in Orlando, Fl area - I don't know where this car is, and I don't know the VIN of this car, but this is the Corvette that got my involved with Corvettes. It was a semi-custom, Daytona Yellow with Black hardtop, LT-1, 4 speed, 4.11 posi. The car was owned by a guy in the neighborhood where I grew up. He and I have been friends since then, 40 years worth.
Estimated price today = $25K to $50K (current condition and location unknown).
Listed in decreasing priority order. Price estimates are strictly what I think they would cost today.
5. Oops, I an actually only think of 4 Corvettes that have some special meaning / interest to me. There are plenty of Corvettes that I would like to own because of their value, but these four are the ones that jump out at me for sentimental reasons.
4. 1969 ZL-1 yellow coupe - I had the pleasure of judging this car at the NCRS Cypress Gardens meet in the early 1990s. What a beast it is.
Estimated price today = $1.5 million to $2 million
3. 1956 Prince Bertil of Sweden one-off car - I have been fascinated with this car ever since I first saw a color picture of it in the early 1970s. The car is currently undergoing a long term restoration in Sweden.
Estimated price today = $100,000 (as is, needing restoration)
2. 1962 Lemans Corvette race car - this one has a special place in my heart. Dale Pearman (who restored the car to Lemans race condition) was a dear friend of mine, and I would love to own this car. This is the only 1962 Corvette to have raced at Lemans.
Estimated price today = $750,000 to $1 million
1. 1958 semi-custom Corvette, last seen in Orlando, Fl area - I don't know where this car is, and I don't know the VIN of this car, but this is the Corvette that got my involved with Corvettes. It was a semi-custom, Daytona Yellow with Black hardtop, LT-1, 4 speed, 4.11 posi. The car was owned by a guy in the neighborhood where I grew up. He and I have been friends since then, 40 years worth.
Estimated price today = $25K to $50K (current condition and location unknown).
07-01-2015, 02:04 PM
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1) 63 convertible FI in blue/red
2) 64 coupe injected blue/red
3) 68 l71 convertible, Le Mans blue/blue/ white top
4) 72 convertible same as above, but lt1
5) jetstream blue c6 z06
2) 64 coupe injected blue/red
3) 68 l71 convertible, Le Mans blue/blue/ white top
4) 72 convertible same as above, but lt1
5) jetstream blue c6 z06
07-01-2015, 02:16 PM
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The actual (any 1 of 3 65-66) 1965 Corvette coupe black/black from the 1986 NBC TV series Stingray
XP-819
1959 Stingray Racer XP-87
1991 Corvette ZR-1 Snake Skinner
1969 Corvette coupe L88 silver/black
XP-819
1959 Stingray Racer XP-87
1991 Corvette ZR-1 Snake Skinner
1969 Corvette coupe L88 silver/black
07-01-2015, 03:36 PM
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Mine, but the list could always change!
To have something classy to cruise! Kind of started the C2 three taillight treatment!
My favorite local car 1967 L88 Racer
It should have been produced!
1 of 2 Tube Framed Greenwood Racers
And the baddest bad boy Corvette!
But this list leaves me wanting more unlimited money!
And I hope this is one of those secret Make a Wish questions and I am surprised when they get delivered!
My favorite local car 1967 L88 Racer
It should have been produced!
1 of 2 Tube Framed Greenwood Racers
And the baddest bad boy Corvette!
But this list leaves me wanting more unlimited money!
And I hope this is one of those secret Make a Wish questions and I am surprised when they get delivered!
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07-01-2015, 05:41 PM
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WHAT??????????????
Nobody wants an Airbox car?
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07-01-2015, 05:47 PM
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a loaded 67 L79 convertible blue with white and blue interior
67 BB triple blue coupe
66 L72 in yellow
65 fuelie
and a C6 in jet stream blue
67 BB triple blue coupe
66 L72 in yellow
65 fuelie
and a C6 in jet stream blue
07-01-2015, 06:26 PM
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1. Frankie the Fink's '63 SWC
2. Frankie the Fink's '61
These two would be enough.....anything else is just pretending, anyway.
2. Frankie the Fink's '61
These two would be enough.....anything else is just pretending, anyway.
07-01-2015, 06:42 PM
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67 L88 in black/black
67 427 Convertible in Lynndale Blue
63 SWC fuelie in Daytona Blue
58 fuelie in silver blue with white coves
57 Airbox Corvette in black
65 fuelie convertible in red/red/white
69 Lemans blue ZL1 (or L88)
71 Steel Cities Grey LS6 or LT1 (not sure which)
'93 ZR1 in black rose
'13 427 Convertible in 60th anniversary trim, white/blue/blue
I know you said five, but while we're dreaming, I'll go for ten.
(and if I have enough money for those 10, I'll take a 2015 Z06 as a daily driver)
67 427 Convertible in Lynndale Blue
63 SWC fuelie in Daytona Blue
58 fuelie in silver blue with white coves
57 Airbox Corvette in black
65 fuelie convertible in red/red/white
69 Lemans blue ZL1 (or L88)
71 Steel Cities Grey LS6 or LT1 (not sure which)
'93 ZR1 in black rose
'13 427 Convertible in 60th anniversary trim, white/blue/blue
I know you said five, but while we're dreaming, I'll go for ten.
(and if I have enough money for those 10, I'll take a 2015 Z06 as a daily driver)
07-01-2015, 08:31 PM
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1. a black/black 63 SWC with Air, Top Flight/Bloomington Gold. Bulletproof documentation. Power windows, steering, brakes. A stunner but still driveable.
2. a 1958 in silver blue, fuelie, blue/gray interior, blue top, silver cove. Top Flight. Full-boat trailer queen. No miles, ever.
3. a 1968 black/black leather L88 roadster.
4. a '67 Lynndale blue, teal interior, blue top roadster, big block with air, loaded.
5. New zero miles C7 Z06, colors TBD.
2. a 1958 in silver blue, fuelie, blue/gray interior, blue top, silver cove. Top Flight. Full-boat trailer queen. No miles, ever.
3. a 1968 black/black leather L88 roadster.
4. a '67 Lynndale blue, teal interior, blue top roadster, big block with air, loaded.
5. New zero miles C7 Z06, colors TBD.
07-01-2015, 08:34 PM
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Wow, Easy, just noticed we are pretty close. 
07-01-2015, 08:35 PM
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1. a black/black 63 SWC with Air, Top Flight/Bloomington Gold. Bulletproof documentation. Power windows, steering, brakes. A stunner but still driveable.
2. a 1958 in silver blue, fuelie, blue/gray interior, blue top, silver cove. Top Flight. Full-boat trailer queen. No miles, ever.
3. a 1968 black/black leather L88 roadster.
4. a '67 Lynndale blue, teal interior, blue top roadster, big block with air, loaded.
5. New zero miles C7 Z06, colors TBD.
2. a 1958 in silver blue, fuelie, blue/gray interior, blue top, silver cove. Top Flight. Full-boat trailer queen. No miles, ever.
3. a 1968 black/black leather L88 roadster.
4. a '67 Lynndale blue, teal interior, blue top roadster, big block with air, loaded.
5. New zero miles C7 Z06, colors TBD.
07-01-2015, 08:47 PM
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'63 FI Coupe Dk blue/red
'65 396 Coupe Blue/white
'67 427/400 A/C Coupe White/blue
'69 ZL1 Convertible Blue/black
'15 Z06 Z07 Coupe Blue/black - carbon fiber emblems - black wheels
As a consolation prize a Lingenfelter or Calloway Admiral Blue/black C4 ZR1
'65 396 Coupe Blue/white
'67 427/400 A/C Coupe White/blue
'69 ZL1 Convertible Blue/black
'15 Z06 Z07 Coupe Blue/black - carbon fiber emblems - black wheels
As a consolation prize a Lingenfelter or Calloway Admiral Blue/black C4 ZR1
07-01-2015, 09:03 PM
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That's easy....................ALL 5 original Grand Sports
07-01-2015, 11:34 PM
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07-01-2015, 11:51 PM
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07-01-2015, 11:53 PM
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I am thinking that as long as it is blue!
longshot, but I bet your favorite color is blue?
07-01-2015, 11:56 PM
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07-02-2015, 12:03 AM
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I see the theme for a movie
Which actors should we get to play you both?
Either the above or we get Frankie police protection from a stocker!
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07-02-2015, 12:12 AM
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