How attached........
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I had a ridiculous offer from a wealthy real estate developer who frequents my Orlando cigar store for my split window. Money is not a consideration for this fella and he wanted the car as a counterpoint to his tricked-out C7 so he offered a way over-the-top amount for it.
If I had had it for another year or two it would have been gone..but I'd only had it 6 months and was just beginning to enjoy driving it so I passed. It was probably a mistake. I may never see a deal like that again, or, at least not for years...
However, either the split window or the '61 will go in the next couple of years. I want to be down to one classic at some point. Don't need or want to maintain two of them...it'll be a tough call on which one goes...
If I had had it for another year or two it would have been gone..but I'd only had it 6 months and was just beginning to enjoy driving it so I passed. It was probably a mistake. I may never see a deal like that again, or, at least not for years...
However, either the split window or the '61 will go in the next couple of years. I want to be down to one classic at some point. Don't need or want to maintain two of them...it'll be a tough call on which one goes...
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Some thread replies mention long term ownership creating a visceral connection to these cars. Now 44 years on of ownership with no real need to to have to or want to sell my car, I would consider myself in that camp too.
So many memories of fun times and places in the '64 continues to this day. While selling would add a nice chunk to the bank account, then what? . . A bank statement would take all the fun away.
Turn the key to fire up the car is a trip back to the 1960's, for me. Revered classics now, muscle cars, Corvettes or otherwise were making noise in print and song. .. It was a special time. Some good, some bad things happened in that decade. If you came up in that era, you would understand.
'Head out on the highway, looking for adventure' ala Steppenwolf. .. I think I'm gonna keep her.
John
So many memories of fun times and places in the '64 continues to this day. While selling would add a nice chunk to the bank account, then what? . . A bank statement would take all the fun away.
Turn the key to fire up the car is a trip back to the 1960's, for me. Revered classics now, muscle cars, Corvettes or otherwise were making noise in print and song. .. It was a special time. Some good, some bad things happened in that decade. If you came up in that era, you would understand.
'Head out on the highway, looking for adventure' ala Steppenwolf. .. I think I'm gonna keep her.
John
Instead of: Spring little Cobra . . .
You have:
Spring little Kia . . .
Or, instead of Little Deuce Coupe . . .
You have:
Little Ford Focus . . .
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You guys are getting old and your memories are fading...
The lyrics aren't "Ram Induction"
Its "Spam collection"
I know, I once knew a guy who gelded the horse that Brian Wilson owned for 2 months...
The lyrics aren't "Ram Induction"
Its "Spam collection"
I know, I once knew a guy who gelded the horse that Brian Wilson owned for 2 months...
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Army
Some thread replies mention long term ownership creating a visceral connection to these cars. Now 44 years on of ownership with no real need to to have to or want to sell my car, I would consider myself in that camp too.
So many memories of fun times and places in the '64 continues to this day. While selling would add a nice chunk to the bank account, then what? . . A bank statement would take all the fun away.
Turn the key to fire up the car is a trip back to the 1960's, for me. Revered classics now, muscle cars, Corvettes or otherwise were making noise in print and song. .. It was a special time. Some good, some bad things happened in that decade. If you came up in that era, you would understand.
'Head out on the highway, looking for adventure' ala Steppenwolf. .. I think I'm gonna keep her.
John
So many memories of fun times and places in the '64 continues to this day. While selling would add a nice chunk to the bank account, then what? . . A bank statement would take all the fun away.
Turn the key to fire up the car is a trip back to the 1960's, for me. Revered classics now, muscle cars, Corvettes or otherwise were making noise in print and song. .. It was a special time. Some good, some bad things happened in that decade. If you came up in that era, you would understand.
'Head out on the highway, looking for adventure' ala Steppenwolf. .. I think I'm gonna keep her.
John
Who needs a car to go anywhere when you can travel the world in cyberspace ?
Why listen to Wolfman Jack when you can play shoot-em-up with Wolfenstein on your computer ?
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I read 1/2 of the teenagers reaching driver's age now don't even bother to get their license.
I have mine up for sale. After a 10 yr resto and only getting 200+ mi my health has left me and cant drive it Im only 48
Had lots of good times got it back in 95. What a waste
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I had a ridiculous offer from a wealthy real estate developer who frequents my Orlando cigar store for my split window. Money is not a consideration for this fella and he wanted the car as a counterpoint to his tricked-out C7 so he offered a way over-the-top amount for it.
If I had had it for another year or two it would have been gone..but I'd only had it 6 months and was just beginning to enjoy driving it so I passed. It was probably a mistake. I may never see a deal like that again, or, at least not for years...
However, either the split window or the '61 will go in the next couple of years. I want to be down to one classic at some point. Don't need or want to maintain two of them...it'll be a tough call on which one goes...
If I had had it for another year or two it would have been gone..but I'd only had it 6 months and was just beginning to enjoy driving it so I passed. It was probably a mistake. I may never see a deal like that again, or, at least not for years...
However, either the split window or the '61 will go in the next couple of years. I want to be down to one classic at some point. Don't need or want to maintain two of them...it'll be a tough call on which one goes...
Shoulda, coulda, woulda..........I think it safe to say we've probably all been there in some way. Always a second chance to come round if the timing is right again.
That sounds like the best of both worlds. . . Cash out one car....and still have a Corvette in the garage for fun times. Kind of win and lose at the same time.
John
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I'm 36. I have many friends around my own age who are car enthusiasts, but none of them are focused on any cars of 1950's-1960's vintage.
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
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I'm 36. I have many friends around my own age who are car enthusiasts, but none of them are focused on any cars of 1950's-1960's vintage.
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
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My '78 Pace Car has an 8 track in it...I still have a few old ones laying around that I keep in the car...Beach Boys, ELO, Eagles... Definitely fun to listen to them while out driving around!
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Piling on......
My '54 belonged to my Dad and it evokes great memories every time I drive it.
My son has made it clear to me that his son will be driving the '54 when the car is one century old.
I guess we'll keep it.
My '54 belonged to my Dad and it evokes great memories every time I drive it.
My son has made it clear to me that his son will be driving the '54 when the car is one century old.
I guess we'll keep it.
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I'm 36. I have many friends around my own age who are car enthusiasts, but none of them are focused on any cars of 1950's-1960's vintage.
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
For those of you who were kind about my Beach Boys comment- thanks. Losing my dad was terrible, and that influence he had on me with music and cars are a big bridge back to his memory.
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Had this one 20 years now. I have no plans to sell it. Not a matching number anywhere....at least in the drivetrain.....and would probably be worth more parted out....but you never know....there may be someone out there as crazy as me!
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I would sell my 60. I don't advertise it.
I did the full restoration myself and I know that will not happen again.
It's driving a car that I restored that makes it hard.
My wife doesn't enjoy it, so, it just doesn't make sense to have money tied up in something I don't use very often.
Larry
I did the full restoration myself and I know that will not happen again.
It's driving a car that I restored that makes it hard.
My wife doesn't enjoy it, so, it just doesn't make sense to have money tied up in something I don't use very often.
Larry
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I would sell my 60. I don't advertise it.
I did the full restoration myself and I know that will not happen again.
It's driving a car that I restored that makes it hard.
My wife doesn't enjoy it, so, it just doesn't make sense to have money tied up in something I don't use very often.
Larry
I did the full restoration myself and I know that will not happen again.
It's driving a car that I restored that makes it hard.
My wife doesn't enjoy it, so, it just doesn't make sense to have money tied up in something I don't use very often.
Larry
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I'm 36. I have many friends around my own age who are car enthusiasts, but none of them are focused on any cars of 1950's-1960's vintage.
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
Over the next 10 years, there will be a significant decline in demand for early Corvettes, GTO's, first-gen Camaros, etc. As guys my age are becoming financially well-off, they will drive demand for cars our generation coveted as children. Look at what is happening currently with Lamborghini Countachs, Ferrari Testarossas, and other supercars of the 1980's and 90s.
Personally, I will still be be looking to buy more 67 big blocks and 63 coupes. But who else will be?
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Agreed, Frank. Some drop off in demand is probably inevitable, but there will also be fewer cars to choose from.
All I know is that when I picked up my daughter in my '57 from middle school tennis practice last fall, the entire football team, who were also practicing, stopped and applauded the car. 11-13 year old kids. Didn't make any friends with the coaches. I'll guarantee you when I played high school football in 1972 if some pulled up in a 58 year old car we would not have applauded.
But I don't drive it because it does or doesn't get attention. Demand, applause, or not, I think I'll keep mine.
All I know is that when I picked up my daughter in my '57 from middle school tennis practice last fall, the entire football team, who were also practicing, stopped and applauded the car. 11-13 year old kids. Didn't make any friends with the coaches. I'll guarantee you when I played high school football in 1972 if some pulled up in a 58 year old car we would not have applauded.
But I don't drive it because it does or doesn't get attention. Demand, applause, or not, I think I'll keep mine.
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I haven't had my '65 BB a year yet. It is probably the only car on my dream car list I will ever be able to afford. It's also the second longest resident of the list, #1 being a 250 GTO. It's the car I wanted, the color I wanted. The Corvette I always held above all others.
It will take a LOT of money to get me to sell.
For now...
Carter
It will take a LOT of money to get me to sell.
For now...
Carter
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Each time a car follows me home I grow attached to it, hence none on my cars are ever for sale. However if I had to all would be with one exception - 1967 Austin Healey aka "The Blue Baby" as per my wife and daughter. I've owned the car since my daughter was 2 and my wife and I had no money. Too many memories to ever let it go.
My daughter at 2
my granddaughter at 2
Joe
Remember we are only temporary custodians of the cars
My daughter at 2
my granddaughter at 2
Joe
Remember we are only temporary custodians of the cars
