I think he has buyer remorse ,period I had my first 63 SWC for 17 years the second one for 7 years .

 

 

Well said, I don't do "garage queens" either as most here know....

If its "too nice to drive" then I'm not the fella that needs it...

There are a few members that revel in how pristine their car is and if that's how they derive their enjoyment then that's OK too....but I would be flipping that car unless I was just so well off I could buy something similar to drive and keep this one off the road...

 

I can tell you with certainty that a restoration can get out of hand pretty quickly. My '55 is just being buttoned up, and it may fall into the "it's way to nice to drive" category. I did not intend to have this happen, but it did. I've exceeded the original estimate for the restoration by at least double. What happened to me is that parts got stupid expensive for the original, rare parts, and I just couldn't stop. Once you're in so far, there is no way to turn back, or stop spending. My wife is convinced I'm insane because I intend to get every possible award the car could get, and then drive the car (on nice days) to the golf course, out to dinner, etc. I told my intentions to my wife, and she said that statement just confirmed that I'm nuts. I guess I am. I can't wait to get behind the wheel, and shift those gears.

 

In case you missed it. Keep ya busy for a while too! https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tte-value.html

 

It is nobodies business why or when the owner want to sell it if indeed that is what he intends to do. From what I recall of the thread of when he purchased it he made no promise to the seller, the guy was in his 80s and just decided it was time to sell. If the new buyer is now afraid to drive it due to diminishing the value then likely the old man that sold it to him would probably be happy to see it become a trailer queen or museum piece.

As far as offering the car to ANYONE here or anybody else for what he paid for it, get real people. The guy spent years pursuing the car and is entitled to make a profit.

 

I think the issue is, is the OP playing the forum? If he is, people have a valid reason to be skeptical and pissed. There have been enough jerks that have come on the forum with stories not too far different than this one that played the forum. If he isn’t, which only time will tell then good for him, he proved the skeptics wrong. That is the issue. When someone tends to be so closed fisted with details and then at times trips over them self either intentionally or unintentionally with statements it tends to ask for criticism. There is enough babble here to cause the BS FLAG TO FLY.

That is the issue in my mind....

 

Now let’s get back to the more important question.....who on here is going to run in the September Silver State Classic out of Ely, Nevada?

I will be there with my C7 Z06....when my SWC is completed, I want to run it in the Classic....so who else?

 

https://sscc.us

 

I am sorry but I don't understand how or why someone would or could "play the forum".
In my opinion, the forum is a format to exchange thoughts and ideas; inquire about information; solicit a purchase or a sale. The OP has concerns about what to do. His concerns are very rational.
Perhaps the best thing to do is sell it and purchase a car that he is comfortable driving without paranoia of possible freak damage.

To the OP. You have mail.

 

I humbly disagree. What you pay for something (vehicle, house, etc) has nothing to do with actual cash value. In my experience, if there is a profit to be made, it's when you buy, not when you sell. If you pay over market value when buying, you either need to find the 1 person who appreciates the item more than you, or keep it a long time to have the "market" catch up to you in value. IMHO

 

Different people have different reasons to sell .
I made my decision to sell my SWC
Corvette was at the top of its overall condition.
I had 70% of its value in my own money .
Free up some cash
The upkeep was getting to be work .
The fear of damage .
Didn't have to sell but could find another vehicle to continue my hobby.
The sale was easy and fast 2 hours complete cash in hand.
The market was on the upswing
Built the corvette to be true NCRS found frame was 1965 ,took the wind out of my sails

 

 

'65 frame? I bet you never saw that coming. What a bummer. I love the SWC's. Someday, when I grow up, I'll have 1.

 

 

I feel ya'......same with my recently repainted split window Its a conundrum to be sure...

The worst thing you can do for your classic car is to drive it; the best thing you can do for your classic car is to drive it.

Driven cars get rock chips, dings, and paint fading; parked cars have seals harden, parts freeze up, etc...
There is a balance somewhere I'm sure...

 

 

If you keep it you will have to move the tools from that side of the garage , wind will blow stuff off the wall .been there done that.

 

Please TRY not to be insulted by what I'm about to say.

Why did you buy this car? If you bought it with the idea of driving it yet you're afraid to drive it......you can't afford it. This is a car that will bring a good price and driving it will diminish that for sure but to the person wealthy enough to not care much about that it's a decision that brings no fear or worries.

If on the other hand you always saw it as a "collect-able" Investment......you shouldn't want to drive it anyway. Speculative investment for sure, who knows where old car prices will go from here. As us BOOMERS age our priorities will change and I do wonder if the demand for cars from our youth will or will not stay in favor.

I'm at a complete loss to understand what drove your decision to buy this car in the first place.

From what you've typed so far.....Seems to me your PERFECT Mid year Big Block is a non-matching numbers car that is in GREAT SHAPE with more mileage. It'll produce that same feeling when you drive it yet it should make it's way into your garage at a price tag that won't leave you worried about driving it.

This car sounds like a museum car for a collector or a second chance for the well-to-do buyer who wants a second shot at that '67 big big block he either had or wanted and he's gonna drive without any concern for what he's doing to it's value at resale. ......and honestly......I hope it goes to the guy who will enjoy it as it's original builders in 1967 intended.

 

Life is too short. It took you seven years to acquire it. Enjoy the car the way you want. A car like yours is not easily obtained. There is nothing wrong with sitting in the garage and staring at it. There is also nothing wrong with taking it out once in awhile and driving it. I rarely ever see a car like yours at a cruise night anymore- it is a shame that these cars are being squirrelled away never to be seen again. You could also "dial it in" and run it through the system by having it judged at Bloomington Gold or NCRS meet. There are many ways to have fun with that '67.
When you truly have had your fill of it- pass it along.