what should I do?
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Simcoe..... Back in Black baby!!!
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Originally Posted by 1971Coupe
Thanks for your input guys.
Well I came home, went in the garage, and thought what was I thinking.
I only drive a few hundred miles per season, so neither would be considered a daily driver,
I spoke with this guy today who has this pace car, since it was the real thing
I got thinking because one day I'd like a 4 speed.
The pace car looks
but as mentioned with under 10k miles, I'd
probably treat it like a trailer queen and be afraid to drive it.
I guess I'll pass on this for now, and maybe one day afford an LT1 or a BB bumpers car.
Well I came home, went in the garage, and thought what was I thinking.
I only drive a few hundred miles per season, so neither would be considered a daily driver,
I spoke with this guy today who has this pace car, since it was the real thing
I got thinking because one day I'd like a 4 speed.
The pace car looks
but as mentioned with under 10k miles, I'dprobably treat it like a trailer queen and be afraid to drive it.
I guess I'll pass on this for now, and maybe one day afford an LT1 or a BB bumpers car.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Toronto Ontario
Originally Posted by mjager
Romeo...pm me with the details of the PC if your not interested in it!
PM sent, if you're going to look at it, I'll come for the ride and check it out with you.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
why not look to trade for a chrome bumper with a 4sp.....as guys get older the auto may be appealing.....do a straight up trade or with some minor change of money
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
"what do you prefer? I can take it or leave it.
thinking about this '78 pace car has me confused".
I have one of each! A 71' convert and a 78' T-top. The 78' has more room and is more comfortable to drive, but the 71' turns more heads. A Pace Car 4-speed is rare and usually pricy. Pay half as much for a regular 78' 4 speed and keep the bumper car. The 78' will never be worth what the 71' is.
thinking about this '78 pace car has me confused".
I have one of each! A 71' convert and a 78' T-top. The 78' has more room and is more comfortable to drive, but the 71' turns more heads. A Pace Car 4-speed is rare and usually pricy. Pay half as much for a regular 78' 4 speed and keep the bumper car. The 78' will never be worth what the 71' is.
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 534
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From: Cookeville TN
Originally Posted by The_Dude
I think Pace Car values have been pretty flat compared to chrome bumper cars. I'd keep the '71 and get a Keisler kit.
...Sounds like good advice to me!
Call me if you have questions
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by olouieo
Keep your chrome bumper.
If you get a PC with less than 10k miles you won't want to drive it. JMO.
If you get a PC with less than 10k miles you won't want to drive it. JMO.
I think nice bumper cars will appreciate faster than low mile pacers. That said, if you were going to get a pacer, an L82 4-sp is the one to have.
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