Barn find '61
09-01-2016, 10:43 AM
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Barn find '61
Just saw this in HR online and thought it belonged here. Enjoy
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1961-...-day-50-years/
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1961-...-day-50-years/
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09-01-2016, 11:26 AM
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That is one very interesting story. Thanks for posting. 
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09-01-2016, 12:04 PM
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Very cool story-thanks for posting.
09-01-2016, 12:23 PM
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What a GREAT story! Thanks for posting. And happy to see a smooth steering wheel on an original car...As the one on my own '61 is as smooth as glass and original. But a black fuelie in that condition, and the original owner re-united? Priceless!
09-01-2016, 12:32 PM
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I forgot to add, if the husband had gotten the car in the divorce, I'll bet that this car would have been long gone by now. The wife locking it away in spite is what saved it. What a beauty!
Heck I have to take a shower or bath every day.
09-02-2016, 06:23 AM
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Just saw this in HR online and thought it belonged here. Enjoy
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1961-...-day-50-years/
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1961-...-day-50-years/
09-02-2016, 01:20 PM
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That is one great story. Stories like that keeps my fire burning, hell I'm headed out again for another long run with my fuelie.... 
We appreciate you sharing it with us!
rustylugnuts
We appreciate you sharing it with us!
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09-03-2016, 02:56 PM
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Wondered if this story would find it's way here. My first Vette was a '63 Roadster, but it is long gone. I do still have some '63 and '64 parts I should probably let go to one of you guys.
Anyway I have slightly different take on this story. Some may think it heretical but I think this story is more sad than happy. It's great that this '61 in now 'saved' and well on it's way to the pantheon of shows and awards.
It's also way cool that the original owner got to see and sit in his 'baby'. But I think it very sad the the family (mother daughter) that lovingly kept this car only got a check. Probably a nice check, but just a check.
Look I understand that the daughter probably didn't have the funds, space, interest to continue keeping this car. Further that she is an adult and made her decision to pass the car on. But why doesn't she get to have any ongoing seat time in a car that is so connected to her family? It just gets down to $$$$, there is no soul in the hobby anymore?
Why didn't the restoration shop work with the daughter? The car obviously needed minimal work to get it on the road. (Or is now against the Corvette Laws to drive a car such as this?
)
The shop could have put the daughter on some sort of payment schedule for the work and the daughter could have had a real connection by driving and experiencing the car her mother kept, used and stored well all these years. And yes a car her father and mother bought together when times were better.
I suspect the shop would have the opportunity to buy the car once the daughter had some time with it. And if not what's the harm it giving a hand to bring this car back to life instead of buying it? I thing the PR would be better too.
Again I know the seller is an adult, but non car enthusiasts sometimes make poor decisions when there are other pressures in their lives. Or maybe she just was tired of the car. I don't know but I think it's sad for one family to keep a car for so long and not get significant seat time when its 're-discovered', especially a rare example like this one.
I have a fire suit on so flame away, but I am curious as to your views.
As an aside there is a story in the Nov. 2016 issue of CarCraft where a resto shop ends up with a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang. Owner had and stored the car 40 years. Was trying to get the brakes to work to put it on the road so went to the shop. How does the shoe end up with this car? I don't know but I think some think they are the only keeper of the flame and should be the only ones to touch rare cars. Not saying that is the case with this Corvette, but again I think it is sad this lady doesn't get to enjoy her mother's car for awhile.
Anyway I have slightly different take on this story. Some may think it heretical but I think this story is more sad than happy. It's great that this '61 in now 'saved' and well on it's way to the pantheon of shows and awards.
It's also way cool that the original owner got to see and sit in his 'baby'. But I think it very sad the the family (mother daughter) that lovingly kept this car only got a check. Probably a nice check, but just a check.
Look I understand that the daughter probably didn't have the funds, space, interest to continue keeping this car. Further that she is an adult and made her decision to pass the car on. But why doesn't she get to have any ongoing seat time in a car that is so connected to her family? It just gets down to $$$$, there is no soul in the hobby anymore?
Why didn't the restoration shop work with the daughter? The car obviously needed minimal work to get it on the road. (Or is now against the Corvette Laws to drive a car such as this?
)The shop could have put the daughter on some sort of payment schedule for the work and the daughter could have had a real connection by driving and experiencing the car her mother kept, used and stored well all these years. And yes a car her father and mother bought together when times were better.
I suspect the shop would have the opportunity to buy the car once the daughter had some time with it. And if not what's the harm it giving a hand to bring this car back to life instead of buying it? I thing the PR would be better too.
Again I know the seller is an adult, but non car enthusiasts sometimes make poor decisions when there are other pressures in their lives. Or maybe she just was tired of the car. I don't know but I think it's sad for one family to keep a car for so long and not get significant seat time when its 're-discovered', especially a rare example like this one.
I have a fire suit on so flame away, but I am curious as to your views.
As an aside there is a story in the Nov. 2016 issue of CarCraft where a resto shop ends up with a 1969 Boss 429 Mustang. Owner had and stored the car 40 years. Was trying to get the brakes to work to put it on the road so went to the shop. How does the shoe end up with this car? I don't know but I think some think they are the only keeper of the flame and should be the only ones to touch rare cars. Not saying that is the case with this Corvette, but again I think it is sad this lady doesn't get to enjoy her mother's car for awhile.
