anyone know this car??
Le Mans Master
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From: Fremont CA
It seems like a LOT of money!
IF someone felt (or had been told) the car would in fact be invited for BOWTIE judging, and felt it would be successful in obtaining all 4 Stars, and that would make them really happy and proud, and they had the money.... why not?
It seems like a LOT of money!
Regards,
Alan
IF someone felt (or had been told) the car would in fact be invited for BOWTIE judging, and felt it would be successful in obtaining all 4 Stars, and that would make them really happy and proud, and they had the money.... why not?
It seems like a LOT of money!
Regards,
Alan
The word "survivor" says to me this won't won't be the most reliable or well driving Vette avalible. I would rather have a car I can use to have some fun in.
I actually bought a original owner 70 LT-1 coupe but the thought of the car getting hit by a illegal alien blowing a stop sign, made my stomache churn every time I drove it so, I sold it.
I guess if you want to trailer the Vette to Bloomington, or Carlisle and show it at the event, OK but, I like to drive my Vettes.
Quick look at the Vette, master cylinder is a replacment, water pump pully is wrong, missing emissions equipment with correct dating can be VERY EXPENSIVE to locate. Price seems about $15K too high even if it has full documentation.
Last edited by Solid LT1; Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bethlehem, PA
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...D=BG0608-70935
From the Mecum June, 2008 Bloomington Gold auction.
***The Auction Selling Time For This Lot is Saturday 2:55 PM***
The Fred and Terry Michaelis Personal Reserve Collection
Highlights
- LT-1
- 350/370 HP
- 4-speed
- 26,003 actual miles
- Marlboro Maroon exterior
- Black interior
- Original, unrestored, unmolested
- Numbers match
Options
- M-21
- 3.70 posi
- Transistorized ignition
- Black vinyl hardtop
- AM/FM radio
- P02 hubcaps
- F-70x15" White Stripe tires
Special Note
- Tank sticker (build sheet)
- Warranty book/P.O.P.
- Owners manual packet
- Great candidate for Bloomington Survivor Judging
From the Mecum June, 2008 Bloomington Gold auction.
***The Auction Selling Time For This Lot is Saturday 2:55 PM***
The Fred and Terry Michaelis Personal Reserve Collection
Highlights
- LT-1
- 350/370 HP
- 4-speed
- 26,003 actual miles
- Marlboro Maroon exterior
- Black interior
- Original, unrestored, unmolested
- Numbers match
Options
- M-21
- 3.70 posi
- Transistorized ignition
- Black vinyl hardtop
- AM/FM radio
- P02 hubcaps
- F-70x15" White Stripe tires
Special Note
- Tank sticker (build sheet)
- Warranty book/P.O.P.
- Owners manual packet
- Great candidate for Bloomington Survivor Judging
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
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From: South of London, Engerland
Would you be happy owning/driving this car if you didn't repaint it?
If you're paying a premium for this car's survivor status then I guess a repaint would hurt its value. That would perhaps make it pointless paying this premium instead of finding a Vette that was already repainted, was therefore not a coveted 'survivor', and was priced lower.
Just a thought
If you're paying a premium for this car's survivor status then I guess a repaint would hurt its value. That would perhaps make it pointless paying this premium instead of finding a Vette that was already repainted, was therefore not a coveted 'survivor', and was priced lower.
Just a thought
Burning Brakes
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From: SOUTH ELGIN IL
There is a corvette Mike's in Chicago and I have been over there several times, in fact I asked them to let me borrow their lift once so I could do some work on my brakes. I've always found this location to be up front and honest so I have no reason to doubt them.
Are all sales final or if you get the car and it not what you expected can you ship it back for a refund? Spending that kind of money I would think that could be part of the deal
Are all sales final or if you get the car and it not what you expected can you ship it back for a refund? Spending that kind of money I would think that could be part of the deal
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Tampa Florida
I would keep your car, but it's your money.....enjoy it!Although the LT1 is a fantastic car, I didn't realize that the LT1 brings double or more than the LS5 for the same condition.
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The car has not been judged and has some areas repainted. The rest of the paint is bad and needs to be redone. They told me they can find a smog system for it. He wants to trade even up for my big block which tells me that my car is worth more. They sent me many pictures and it looks like a car that needs a full resto. I guess that is the definition of a "survivor". In speaking with them they acknowledge the price is high but we are discussing a trade. Can a car be judged a survivor if it is repainted or does it need to be all original paint? This car definitley needs new paint.
To me, a "survivor" car is a car that has just been maintained properly and is wearing the original paint in and out, original interior....etc. I wouldn't expect the original wear & tear items to be on the car (brake pads, tires, etc).
Production numbers by color & model seem to be non existent for this year!
Keep your car!!!
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Racer
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Thanks for all your input. I think I woke up this morning thinking more clearly. The LT1 in its present condition I would think is worth no more than $45k. My car at worst is worth $60k. It really needs nothing and is more than very presentable. The LT1 at best needs paint. If I got that car I would have to immediately drop $5-$10k on paint. They would have to do nothing to my car to sell. They have about $60k into that car and obviously cannot sell it. They paid too much for the car and arent willing to pay the piper for their mistake. With my car they can get all their money back and probably more. That explains why they are in a hurry to trade. I guess that says it all.