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Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
So I guess that all nom cars a really nice and original motor cars are junk and the guys that buy them have a lot of money and are stupid.And if I read this correctly if two cars in the same condition,year,color scheme and horsepower.One has the original motor and the other does not you would pay more for it
one other thing that I read about a lot here is that because the car does not have it's original engine it can be driven and driven hard.I guess that if the car had it's original engine and heaven forbid it was driven it may break.I could see where that would cause heartache because a car with the original motor is WORTH MORE.Why else would the naysayers be afraid to drive it? Oh and if the original motor breaks much more times than not it can be rebuilt just the same as when a nom engine breaks.I have 3 vettes 2 with the original motors and one without.I drive all of them all of the time.Well not all of them.The nom big block car spun a bearing while cruising down a local side street at 45mph
one other thing that I read about a lot here is that because the car does not have it's original engine it can be driven and driven hard.I guess that if the car had it's original engine and heaven forbid it was driven it may break.I could see where that would cause heartache because a car with the original motor is WORTH MORE.Why else would the naysayers be afraid to drive it? Oh and if the original motor breaks much more times than not it can be rebuilt just the same as when a nom engine breaks.I have 3 vettes 2 with the original motors and one without.I drive all of them all of the time.Well not all of them.The nom big block car spun a bearing while cruising down a local side street at 45mph
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Pro
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: San Jose
Sorry, new to the Corvette valuation game. So coupes are more valuable?
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Greenville, Indiana
You must be VERY NEW to Corvettes.
You're jumping to a lot of conclusions and giving me credit for something I didn't say or imply and no, you didn't read this correctly. You can take that silly looking flag you're waving and stick it and then clean up the mess with the other end.
You're jumping to a lot of conclusions and giving me credit for something I didn't say or imply and no, you didn't read this correctly. You can take that silly looking flag you're waving and stick it and then clean up the mess with the other end.
So I guess that all nom cars a really nice and original motor cars are junk and the guys that buy them have a lot of money and are stupid.And if I read this correctly if two cars in the same condition,year,color scheme and horsepower.One has the original motor and the other does not you would pay more for it
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Kirtland Ohio
So I guess that all nom cars a really nice and original motor cars are junk and the guys that buy them have a lot of money and are stupid.And if I read this correctly if two cars in the same condition,year,color scheme and horsepower.One has the original motor and the other does not you would pay more for it
one other thing that I read about a lot here is that because the car does not have it's original engine it can be driven and driven hard.I guess that if the car had it's original engine and heaven forbid it was driven it may break.I could see where that would cause heartache because a car with the original motor is WORTH MORE.Why else would the naysayers be afraid to drive it? Oh and if the original motor breaks much more times than not it can be rebuilt just the same as when a nom engine breaks.I have 3 vettes 2 with the original motors and one without.I drive all of them all of the time.Well not all of them.The nom big block car spun a bearing while cruising down a local side street at 45mph
one other thing that I read about a lot here is that because the car does not have it's original engine it can be driven and driven hard.I guess that if the car had it's original engine and heaven forbid it was driven it may break.I could see where that would cause heartache because a car with the original motor is WORTH MORE.Why else would the naysayers be afraid to drive it? Oh and if the original motor breaks much more times than not it can be rebuilt just the same as when a nom engine breaks.I have 3 vettes 2 with the original motors and one without.I drive all of them all of the time.Well not all of them.The nom big block car spun a bearing while cruising down a local side street at 45mph
and by the way I am not new to Corvettes
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From: San Jose
Race Director
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From: Clayton NC
64's are considered by most to be the low value midyear because of the drum brakes as well as some other styling concerns. The interior was still not as nice as it became in 65-67 and it does not have the appeal of the 63 being the first of the models. Dave
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From: San Jose
Thanks, that clarifies things. How much difference does that make?
Safety Car
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From: Grosse Ile MI
down a one way street the wrong way! 
Just wanted to know.
Le Mans Master
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From: NJ Hockey beer league
To those of us who have 64's, we don't think of ourselves as underprivilaged. The 64 dash is way cooler than the later mid years in my opinion, and any other differences such as disk brakes can be upgraded no problem to equal 65-67 Vettes. So your no comparison is purely snob apeal to us 64 owners. Same car, better value if you are not stuck on the trophy thing. These cars were meant to be driven, I did not buy it for an investment.
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From: Clayton NC
To those of us who have 64's, we don't think of ourselves as underprivilaged. The 64 dash is way cooler than the later mid years in my opinion, and any other differences such as disk brakes can be upgraded no problem to equal 65-67 Vettes. So your no comparison is purely snob apeal to us 64 owners. Same car, better value if you are not stuck on the trophy thing. These cars were meant to be driven, I did not buy it for an investment.
Burning Brakes
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From: MANCHESTER IOWA
Not trying to be a snob, I'm basing my information on fact. 64's are generally under valued due to the reasons that I mention. I never said anything was wrong with the 64. I think they are a great value because most people think they are not worthy. So get your panties out of a bunch.
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From: Clayton NC
Not trying to be a snob, I'm basing my information on fact. 64's are generally under valued due to the reasons that I mention. I never said anything was wrong with the 64. I think they are a great value because most people think they are not worthy. So get your panties out of a bunch.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: MANCHESTER IOWA
Since you seem to lack reading comprehension 101 I'll bold my statement above...
So I think that you have a complex for trying to inflate your car because it's won in a car show. BFD... If you put a 64 and any other midyear side by side with the same options the 64 is going to sell for less.
So I think that you have a complex for trying to inflate your car because it's won in a car show. BFD... If you put a 64 and any other midyear side by side with the same options the 64 is going to sell for less.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Goldsboro NC
64tux,
I don't think youwish2bme was not trying to take a shot at 64's, just saying that 65-67's demand more money than a comparable 64.
64's are not bastards or undesirable, I would take a nice 64 in a heartbeat, but if offered beside a close 65-67 I would opt for the latter and have to pay more $$. Be proud of your sweet 64!! Jeff
I don't think youwish2bme was not trying to take a shot at 64's, just saying that 65-67's demand more money than a comparable 64.
64's are not bastards or undesirable, I would take a nice 64 in a heartbeat, but if offered beside a close 65-67 I would opt for the latter and have to pay more $$. Be proud of your sweet 64!! Jeff