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After owning my '61 Jewel Blue for 29 years, I will be parting with it this Saturday. The buyer is a avid Corvette restorer and will probably take it to a higher level with some upgrades to the wheels, tires, brakes.
It is a bit hard to see it go but I am at the point in my life that I feel I need to downsize. I still have the '57 (avatar) and a '86 Coupe.
If it wasn't a matter of money, ..... I would have parted with the C-4. I think the 61 is the " crown jewel " of the C-1s. The color is fantastic also. Your going to miss this car.
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That's a beautiful looking car. Hard to imagine "taking it to a higher level". That need to downsize is a forceful motivator, but, after having that car for so long, it'll be hard to let it go. The passage of time will help though. Best of luck to you as you go through that "mourning" process
I was searching for information related to Torq Thrust D backspacing and while looking for some pictures of Plasticman's car I came across this thread.
Well I'm Greg and I bought Art's car! It's a real privalege to own the car and it will be maintained as original as possible. I plan to add a set of period correct 15 inch rims, white letter tires and I know it is a rare combo, Jewel Blue with blue coves, but I'm gonna paint the coves white.
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Originally Posted by gy9505
I was searching for information related to Torq Thrust D backspacing and while looking for some pictures of Plasticman's car I came across this thread.
Well I'm Greg and I bought Art's car! It's a real privalege to own the car and it will be maintained as original as possible. I plan to add a set of period correct 15 inch rims, white letter tires and I know it is a rare combo, Jewel Blue with blue coves, but I'm gonna paint the coves white.
It's hard to see the kids leave home, but nice to know it's going to someone who will cherish it just as much as we did.
Like Leno says......we're just the caretakers for a time.
I was searching for information related to Torq Thrust D backspacing and while looking for some pictures of Plasticman's car I came across this thread.
Well I'm Greg and I bought Art's car! It's a real privalege to own the car and it will be maintained as original as possible. I plan to add a set of period correct 15 inch rims, white letter tires and I know it is a rare combo, Jewel Blue with blue coves, but I'm gonna paint the coves white.
per previous discussion of coves, you might want to try a 'wrap' in the coves rather than a permanent color change.
I was searching for information related to Torq Thrust D backspacing and while looking for some pictures of Plasticman's car I came across this thread.
Well I'm Greg and I bought Art's car! It's a real privalege to own the car and it will be maintained as original as possible. I plan to add a set of period correct 15 inch rims, white letter tires and I know it is a rare combo, Jewel Blue with blue coves, but I'm gonna paint the coves white.
Art emailed me several times before the sale, I agreed with his reasons for selling (reluctantly) as I went through the same throes before selling my '61 last summer. And, as you already know, you got a kickin' deal on the car
abdo, great looking car. It must have been tough decision. I am looking to buy my first Corvette, I want a C1. What was your thoughts on down sizing this one verses the others?
If it wasn't a matter of money, ..... I would have parted with the C-4. I think the 61 is the " crown jewel " of the C-1s. The color is fantastic also. Your going to miss this car.
If it wasn't a matter of money, ..... I would have parted with the C-4. I think the 61 is the " crown jewel " of the C-1s. The color is fantastic also. Your going to miss this car.
The C4 ('86 Coupe) is sort of my daily driver during the summer. For what I could have got for it if I sold it was not worth much even though it is in excellent condition. I still have a great C1 to enjoy.
04-20-2017, 05:24 PM
Selling the '61
