dman535

Mixed feelings today. Sold my 77 that I have had since 1989. Lot of memories tied up in that car, but given my current family scenario it just wasn't getting driven. Time to move on. Its been fun guys - thanks for all the tips, help, fun and support.

Derek.-

Alan 71

Hi Derek,
Now THAT'S a sad picture!
Kinda like having to give your dog away!
I hope it went to a good home with someone who will enjoy it!
Regards,
Alan

C3 4ME

wow, i'd have a really hard time parting with something I've owned that long. As stated above, hope it went to a good home. Also, as others have said in the past, you don't have to own a C3 to participate here, so don't be a stranger!

John Ulrich

Wow, I've only got 25 years with mine. You will feel the pain down the road, you'll be back!

Doughan

I'm sure the new owner is a happy camper... congrats on the sale...Hope you're back in another soon...

bj1k

But the problem with leaving and coming back later is that you will have to pay double to come back. Prices are rising fast on the C3's.

orourke

Sold my 1973 a short time ago after 32 Years of ownership. I have a ton of memories with that car. Strange not seeing it in the shop anymore.

kdf1986

I hope you have many good, fun, fond memories of your time together
kdf

mrvette

NOPE, my last shew is my Seventy TEW........I been through HELL with this car since last Feb........but so far it seems to run fine, after me taking 4.5 hours to pull the top off the engine, and then to a shop to get it all redone, and then about ten daze to get it back together again.....PIA only good for maybe 3-4 hours in the garage in this H&H weather......100f and 111% H......killer.......but it goes to my son if he wants it when I gone....age 72 here....just can't DO it anymore....damnit.....

righthanddrive

I have owned my '78 since 1982. Third owner, It originally came from Florida, second owner only owned it for 3 weeks. I have had the car longer than I have known my wife, and fortunately she is understanding. I don't drive it as often as I would like, but when I do , I feel that I could drive it forever.
I sold my 1979 L-82, 4speed when we first got married, but this one is a lifelong hobby- projects get completed- that's why it is a hobby.
I wish you the best on coming to closure with it.

dman535

The new owner sent me a text, the car made it home safe and he is very happy with it. In reality I need something I can put at least two kids in. Being a Dad and wanting to share the car hobby with a two seater is just a tough thing to pull off.

It is weird seeing an empty spot in the garage but all the more reason to find something else to fill it up.

Two pics below, one 1989 one 2015. The car looks the same - but the driver sure looks different..lol

kanvasman

Been there too. Had a 67 vert, and an 85 at the same time ( I was afraid to drive the 67 because it was too valuable, and that was in 86 just as they started to skyrocket. ANd the second child had just arrived. Once I got rid of them both and bought a conversion van ( remember they had tv's and VCR's in them?) I ened up buying a 300ZX 2 + 2. SO I had a sports car AND a back seat. Went through 2 or 3 of those over the years before I ended up with my 78 project. THey were fun cars and not very expensive. And that is a GREAT pair of pics.

Torqued Off

Those are two great pictures of you and the car. That is special, and sorry to hear you had to see it go, but you had it for a long time, and that is special.

jim in oregon

Dman535, Great pic time lapse of you and your corvette!..You are fortunate to have enjoyed your Corvette at such a young age..
My '78 SA. is the FIRST car we've ever owned that wasn't 'practical' for a family man..Five great children youngest 23, eldest 45..a wonderful wife life and now at 67 years..wife and I are doing are best to enjoy our remaining time together.Not certain how long that will be..but with my terminal brain cancer..doing our best to laugh, live a day at a time..be thankful..for where you have been and where you are now!
Our Lord is faithful and leads us well to what's next in our lives that is good, important..Jim

Carl in LA

D, great pair of pictures...

Those would be pics to review on your deathbed... a reminder of how good life can be.

righthanddrive

It sounds like the new owner will take good care of it.

dman535

Hi Jim,

Sorry to hear about your illness. I lost both my parents to cancer, its a dreaded disease. Thanks for the kind works and my best wishes and God's blessings to you and your family.

Derek.-

~Stingray

That's awesome! How old were you in the first picture?

dman535

18 I think.

jim in oregon

Dman....When I was 18 I was in Vietnam..Sold my '56 Chevy (4 door w 6 cylinder..not exactly a collector rig) before I went to basic.

Life and our Lord have a way of helping us make good decisions for the future where others we care about are involved .OFTEN the decisions are difficult...But the best most responsible folks make them.. And move forward.Enjoy your family, wife, children...stay in touch..Might be another fun-impractical car in your future..Jim