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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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As you've seen, there's quite a selection out there. Hope you find one that strikes you.
There`s too many.

Just got a lead on a 1 owner white `64 conv. fully restored.
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I say "Go for it". My first Corvette was a 64 coupe. IMHO, the 63-64 gauges look way nicer than the flat faced 65-67 ones. I still don't understand why people think the 64's are worth less just because they don't have those troublesome/leaky disc brakes.

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Originally Posted by 1snake
I say "Go for it". My first Corvette was a 64 coupe. IMHO, the 63-64 gauges look way nicer than the flat faced 65-67 ones. I still don't understand why people think the 64's are worth less just because they don't have those troublesome/leaky disc brakes.

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And really the only difference in the 63 coupe and the 64 coupe is that little piece of fiberglass in the rear window. Why is it more expensive to buy?
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There`s too many.

Just got a lead on a 1 owner white `64 conv. fully restored.
I imagine you've seen the 65 blue coupe, L79 on ebay in Cornelius? Don't know anything about the car, but it's close.
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Thats my problem......My love affair doesn`t last long
If that's how you feel, buy a car with no excuses.
It will be much much easier to resell in the future.
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I imagine you've seen the 65 blue coupe, L79 on ebay in Cornelius? Don't know anything about the car, but it's close.
Oh yea, its been hit in the front.
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Originally Posted by RYanulis
If that's how you feel, buy a car with no excuses.
It will be much much easier to resell in the future.
Thats my plan.
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Originally Posted by JohnNC
Thats my problem........My love affair doesn`t last long
Originally Posted by RYanulis
If that's how you feel, buy a car with no excuses.
It will be much much easier to resell in the future.
Originally Posted by JohnNC
Thats my plan
My advice........take your time, and buy the best car you can afford.
I did, and have never regretted it
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