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Also, new Corvette America reproduction bolt on/knock-off wheels and gold line Diamond Back tires. And choice of a set of OEM wheels (1 original wheel and 4 GM over the counter service replacement wheels) with either Coker reproduction bias ply tires (for NCRS judging), or Cooper Trendsetter thin whitewall radials. And restored 66 original hubcaps.
the wheels and tires combination is at least $5,000 if you bought them.
What a beautiful car and probably worth every penny. That being said, if you are going to pay that price for the car, best not drive it.I've been in the hobby over 30 years and have had 7 midyears. What i have found is that if you are going to drive your car, buy a nice driver, not a ncrs show car because as soon as you drive it, it loses it's value. If you are afraid to drive your car because it may get a stone chip or wear or tear or some other malfunction, you've bought a museum piece. Just my 2 cents. Good luck on your sale. Someone will get a fabulous car.
What a beautiful car and probably worth every penny. That being said, if you are going to pay that price for the car, best not drive it.I've been in the hobby over 30 years and have had 7 midyears. What i have found is that if you are going to drive your car, buy a nice driver, not a ncrs show car because as soon as you drive it, it loses it's value. If you are afraid to drive your car because it may get a stone chip or wear or tear or some other malfunction, you've bought a museum piece. Just my 2 cents. Good luck on your sale. Someone will get a fabulous car.
I do drive it some. I also have a 67 convertible which I drive more. I really like the looks of the coupe over a convertible, but you can't beat a top down drive in a convertible. If I don't sell it, I'll start drive it more. After all, its just money, and at my age, I know full well I can't take it with me.
I think it is easier to buy a restored car that someone else has restored and drive it than it is to drive a car you've restore yourself. Not due to the money invested, but more for the time and effort put into the restoration. I disagree that this should be a museum piece, it drives to good for that
Some other things I did to the car that I failed to mention above:
NOS door sills (these were still in original GM packaging with I bought them)
NOS rocker moldings (not the reproductions that did not fit. These were in original GM packaging with I bought them)
Starter motor - Original OEM restored part number 1107320 (date correct, but I don't have the date handy and can't get under the car to see it right now.)
Starter solenoid - Original OEM restored part number 114356 with correct Bakelite end cap.
I forgot to also mention in the ad that I completely disassembled and restored the heater box, including new foam on all the flappers so that it functions as original. Including an NOS Harrison heater core.
LOL, you've had more "and I also did XXXXX" than any ad I've seen! Just goes to the high quality restoration that you did. Clearly many, many hours go into doing something like this, I probably wouldn't drive it much either if I did it, but I agree that someone else would have an easier time driving it if they just wanted a great, restored car.
Simply beautiful, and given all the work done to this, probably a good deal. For those looking to buy a car needing work thinking that they can fix it up for less money, once you get started, it's easy to spend WAY more than what the car is really worth. That's why you are always better off to buy the BEST car you can, if you have the money. Great color combination, hope it sells quickly for you.
LOL, you've had more "and I also did XXXXX" than any ad I've seen! Just goes to the high quality restoration that you did. Clearly many, many hours go into doing something like this, I probably wouldn't drive it much either if I did it, but I agree that someone else would have an easier time driving it if they just wanted a great, restored car.
Simply beautiful, and given all the work done to this, probably a good deal. For those looking to buy a car needing work thinking that they can fix it up for less money, once you get started, it's easy to spend WAY more than what the car is really worth. That's why you are always better off to buy the BEST car you can, if you have the money. Great color combination, hope it sells quickly for you.
Jim
Thanks Jim,
It is easy to spend way more than expected. I spent close to 50% more on the restoration than I originally planned and this wasn't my first, so I should know better. I get caught up in chasing original and NOS parts and paying to much. I could have used a good quality reproduction power antenna for $230, but went for a restored original for $650. And when I started the restoration I said I wasn't going to do that. Oh Well!!!!
Very nice, love the color. Best for your sale. You should keep it, you did so much, keep the Coupe and enjoy her. Looks like it will put a smile on someones face, great job.
Note that I have change the price. Now asking $77,500 with the bolt-on knockoffs and goldline tires, or $75,000 with narrow white wall radials and stock wheels and nicely restored hubcaps.
Unfortunately your 66 came too late - otherwise it might have been mine, now.
Instead of yours I bought a 67 green NCRS Coupe...
GLWS - you‘‘ll find the new owner
Peter
06-30-2018, 11:21 AM
