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I traded a 25' flybridge sedan (boat) for my '64 back in '84..., so >32 years. It was originally tan/tan interior and was tan/black interior when I got it.
Hi,
Enjoying this thread!!!!
Spotted this…. weren't the kids on bikes always the first to know about a new car in the neighborhood…especially a CORVETTE!!!
Regards,
Alan
My mom bought the car in 1960. Still titled in her name. Taught in one room school in Eastern Kentucky. She still owns today. Very original. 220 hp hard top, radio, and heater. Polo white with Venetian Red coves. #1995 serial. Guy traded it in at local Chevrolet/Oldsmobile dealer for a new F85 Olds. Owned now for 57 years and counting. Fourth set of tires, never restored, survivor quality. 43,000 original miles. Original spare.
My mom bought the car in 1960. Still titled in her name. Taught in one room school in Eastern Kentucky. She still owns today. Very original. 220 hp hard top, radio, and heater. Polo white with Venetian Red coves. #1995 serial. Guy traded it in at local Chevrolet/Oldsmobile dealer for a new F85 Olds. Owned now for 57 years and counting....
I know this car and this family this car is unrestored and original even the paint all but maybe a fender or door repaint and still looks great here it is at a local restaurant
I remember this one. Car was stolen at parking lot of a restaurant with the owner very close. Recovered with minimal damage as I recall. Al W.
Hello Al,
Actually, our car was stolen from the driveway of a B&B we were staying at.
There were about a half a dozen people enjoying take out dinner less than 12'-15' away. Unfortunately, due to darkness and heavy vegetation (as well as gravity), the thieves were able to push it out of it's parking space.
And unfortunately, the damage was quite significant. Just a lot of items that quickly added up on these old Corvettes.
Next month I will have continuously owned my Vette 54 years.
I am the original owner of my '63 triple black convertible Vette. I started buying it on Feb 27, 1963. I ordered it with 340HP, 4 speed, 4:11 gears, 2 tops, radio, posi., white walls. I decided right away that it would be a driver. Put 33,000 miles on the first year & 30,000 miles it the second year. Third year I was drafted into the Army for 2 years of service. I thought 'Nam was going to be in my future but I was not sent overseas. My Vette was for sale the first year but did not sell. After service I raised a family, kept driving & enjoying my Vette.
As stated above my Vette is a driving Vette. Current mileage is 548,000.
Since 2007, when new power was installed, we (my wife & I) have averaged 14,000 miles per year.
Since 2003 we have travelled my Vette to all lower 48 states, Washington DC & all the Canadian provinces. Longest trips were 2007 out west (6,000 miles) & 2008 to Labrador (7,100 miles).
Next month I will have continuously owned my Vette 54 years.
I am the original owner of my '63 triple black convertible Vette. I started buying it on Feb 27, 1963. I ordered it with 340HP, 4 speed, 4:11 gears, 2 tops, radio, posi., white walls. I decided right away that it would be a driver. Put 33,000 miles on the first year & 30,000 miles it the second year. Third year I was drafted into the Army for 2 years of service. I thought 'Nam was going to be in my future but I was not sent overseas. My Vette was for sale the first year but did not sell. After service I raised a family, kept driving & enjoying my Vette.
As stated above my Vette is a driving Vette. Current mileage is 548,000.
Since 2007, when new power was installed, we (my wife & I) have averaged 14,000 miles per year.
Since 2003 we have travelled my Vette to all lower 48 states, Washington DC & all the Canadian provinces. Longest trips were 2007 out west (6,000 miles) & 2008 to Labrador (7,100 miles).
I am impressed! You truly are in my camp of "drive 'em if you've got 'em". Enjoyed reading the history of your '63. You are so right about limited space with the soft top folded in when you trip. Our last big trip covered 6,000 miles, Michigan to Santa Monica, then San Francisco and back and we learned early on to pull all our clothes out of bags, shipping those empty bags home, and set it up as an open closet with the most frequently used stuff right on top.
Bringing back to the top and current date so a friend can view. Has anyone owned their Corvette any longer than 59 years . That must be a record ! If anyone can top that please let us know . Thanks. JM
Bringing back to the top and current date so a friend can view. Has anyone owned their Corvette any longer than 59 years . That must be a record ! If anyone can top that please let us know . Thanks. JM
My dad bought our '61 new in November 1960.. That will be 59 years in another month from now.
My son will take over when I'm too old.
12-29-2016, 09:24 PM
Well now that you mention it, I did have a paper route and got good tips!! LOL
