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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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LOL, Yet annother one
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Did you email for proof? Chevrolet must have fooled us all producing all these '83's and not letting us know.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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What's more rare? The '83 or the post-'77, "Stingray editon?"
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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This is the first time i have seen an 83 c 3 i think. Usually i see 83 c 4's. Just saw one at the local car show wednesday. My son wouldn't let me call him on it. He said the guy would hide in my bushes.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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Hi I have a 1983 Silver Corvette, stingray edition.

Automatic, Around 88k miles.

It runs good, have clear title in hand.

One Owner.

The ONLY thing it needs is paint.

I am asking $6,050 firm.

Please only call if you are serious about buying, & please dont call and ask questions that the answer is on this post. (865)635-1734
Thank You.


Now thats too funny, there is really NOTHING listed on that post........
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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...lotta rare Corvettes for sale lately.....must be the economy.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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The NCM is selling off the only example? Times are tough.
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I offered him $15,000 if he could prove was the elusive 83'... and I'll pay him in $3 dollar bills.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Hi,
I guess that extra $50 is there to give him some negotiating room; but for a car as rare as this one you'd think he'd get the asking price or maybe even a bidding 'war' that'll drive the price sky high!
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Thats 2 of the 44 '83 C3's for sale in the last 30 days.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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I would like to go see the car then ask him to show the title, then see what the next step is, the bank or the police.
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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LoL I saw this car and almost posted it...but I decided not to...maybe its a typo
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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'83 Corvette yeah right with 88K and the ONLY thing it needs is paint.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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It doesnt say anything in the as about being rare. I'm guessing the owner has no idea about Corvettes. maybe he's going by the build date on the door and doesnt even know they never made them in '83.

I dont think he's trying to fool anyone. he's probably just ignorant.
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Correct me if i'm wrong, but wouldn't anythimg with an 83 build date be an 84?
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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here is video of another 83. This one looks different though
http://youtu.be/0rywxYHIjuo
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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My
71s rare.It's got wheels.
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I emailed and this is what I got back.....LOL
My second email was why not change it ? well see what I get back..LOL

I know its a 1982 it was a mistake so if its that big of a deal don't look at it and don't worry about the add thanks

Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
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Old Sep 6, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ptroxx
I emailed and this is what I got back.....LOL
My second email was why not change it ? well see what I get back..LOL

I know its a 1982 it was a mistake so if its that big of a deal don't look at it and don't worry about the add thanks

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The seller seems like a ********
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