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Old 12-26-2018, 12:54 AM
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Default Incredible bargains right here on the CF For Sale section

I've seen some really nice cars sell at "good guy" prices here from time to time, but this one from yesterday just blew me away:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-66-000-a.html

Didn't even last a day.... oh well, you snooze, you lose
Old 12-26-2018, 01:30 AM
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You gotta wonder why somebody put a desirable car up at a low-ball price on Christmas Eve when waiting a week or two might have got him 20% (prob more) for the piece...and triple the exposure.

Makes me wonder...

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Old 12-26-2018, 01:56 AM
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I'm no conspiracy theorist but there's gotta be a story behind this one.... if legit, that's a $100,000 car all day long.
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What might seller got at MECUM Kissimmee Florida less commission and hassle of taking it to auction
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No story, great people, and a really good car. Congrats Ron and Laureen!!! Hope all is well.

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Nice car and great price for the buyer.
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Wow, what a bargain. Wonder why he wanted it "to sell"? He said he priced it to sell, and it did, so, maybe he just wanted it gone quickly for some reason.
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Did any member here check it out? Looks like a nice buy.
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Ron and Laureen do all their own work and all of their cars are as good as it gets. Rons vintage 65 racer is just as well prepaired. Probably just a little less money than taking it to an auction with out the hassles and wasted time.
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What a fine car! I hope the new owner sticks around and shares new stories.
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Evidently the seller is a person of integrity and the car is legitimate. Reading between the lines it would seem that Ron acquired the car 20 years ago, worked his magic on it, and wanted to make someone's Christmas very merry indeed. He must've known there was money left on the table, but chose not to be greedy. I certainly hope the new owner doesn't mark it up $40k and go for a quick flip at Kissimmee..... Bowtyeguy...????
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Im going to have to say the blue 63 SWC in the For sale section is a no brainer. Im sure it will snapped up quick. You have to be ready , have your funds in place because the good ones will not last.
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Just staying with the thread title, I don’t think many members realize how many cars and parts successfully sell here and what a useful resource the free sales ad sections are. Unlimited pictures and text delivered to your target audience internationally, for free? What’s not to love?
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And the "hits" just keep on coming:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tible-75k.html

What's not to love, indeed....

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Maybe it sold cheap because the divorce judge ordered him to sell it and give the money to his wife?
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Beautiful car! Definitely well bought!

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Corvette was on the NCRS for sale site also. It sold in one day. If you snooze you lose. Can't get on here & ask " Is this a good deal" & expect to buy a Corvette that is fair priced or under the money 2 or 3 weeks after it is advertised. In the last 6 months I have seen a few cars that I thought were well priced to sell & all did sell in the first few says.
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Barring any major undisclosed issues, it's a bargain.
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Originally Posted by SW Vette
And the "hits" just keep on coming:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...tible-75k.html

What's not to love, indeed....
What's not to love? Well, perhaps the fact that the FUEL INJECTION emblems are mounted in the flag location, yet there are no holes where the emblem would have been originally. Why would that be? A painter drills new holes and fills in the old ones? A replacement front end? Also not loving that the claimed "documentation" doesn't involve anything that suggests its a fuel car... Or perhaps its the fact that two days ago I asked for info that would validate the claim of an original engine, without the OP making so much as a peep on here or in my PM box since... Finally, the pics don't support the claim that it's a real fuel car. I don't much love that either...this isn't eBay, guys here know what they're looking at...

Other than that, it looks nice. If the claims are genuine, it's cheap, I hope they are...

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