Am I crazy?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 942
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From: Louisville KY
Am I crazy?
Or does this car look SWEET...not for purists, but I like it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-R...t_23542wt_1182
(I have no vested interest in the sale of this car...has nothing to do with me whatsoever.)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Car-R...t_23542wt_1182
(I have no vested interest in the sale of this car...has nothing to do with me whatsoever.)
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,948
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From: NYC NY
For the "right" price (cheap) it could have potential if you are into customs. It does have bagage though. Some of the mods are over the top even for a custom. What's with the "gravel guard" over the front of the rear flares? I can't help but think that's hiding something. "Hildebrand" mags - they're new to me???? It will be interesting to see what the "on line auction people" are willing to pay or should I say bid to.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 948
Likes: 1
From: pensacola fl
It's got to be the ugliest vette I have ever seen without someone trying to make it ugly. Does that make sense? From the front, it looks like a bug ready to eat something. The headlights look like bug eyes and the lights under the bumper look like buck teeth. The owner is going to be stuck with this car for a long time.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,231
Likes: 7
From: Fort Pierce Florida
That gravel guard actually serves a pretty good purpose. I found out very quickly how bad the paint on your rear flares can get eaten up, but I went with a 3M clear shield though. He probably already had some mean paint chips to hide.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 2
From: long beach California
if you can't say anything nice....................................
not related to this car just saying that a reserve price on a car with no motor or trans in it wtf?
$5500 reserve not met?!?!?! a late 70's c3 can only be worth $5,500 or more if it had running motor and trans in it
not related to this car just saying that a reserve price on a car with no motor or trans in it wtf?
$5500 reserve not met?!?!?! a late 70's c3 can only be worth $5,500 or more if it had running motor and trans in it
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Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Western NY
It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but given the above comments, which I read before hitting the E-bay listing, I was expecting much worse!!
In other words, it's a lot better looking than the "Corvette Summer" movie car, at least IMHO....
In other words, it's a lot better looking than the "Corvette Summer" movie car, at least IMHO....
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,908
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From: Fredericksburg Virginia
The headlights are actually pretty awesome IIIIIIFFFFFFF it is NOT a rubber bumper car and IIIIIIFFFFFF you do the rest of the car in a full-boat racing outfit...paint, stickers, number, fender flares, etc. They look absolutely awesome on a "period" car. I have to admit, as much as I like them, they look a little dorky in this application.
I also like the separate right/left mixture sensors. Don't know that I'd canibalize my 1970 console to add them in that conspicuous of a location, but having them somewhere in teh car would be pretty useful...
All in all, it would probably turn some heads. Personally, I'd do a black or stainless Hooker header instead of the combination 'single tube' deal...that would add a lot of race to it. And the thought of it being an automatic is a little off-putting to me for some reason.
I also like the separate right/left mixture sensors. Don't know that I'd canibalize my 1970 console to add them in that conspicuous of a location, but having them somewhere in teh car would be pretty useful...
All in all, it would probably turn some heads. Personally, I'd do a black or stainless Hooker header instead of the combination 'single tube' deal...that would add a lot of race to it. And the thought of it being an automatic is a little off-putting to me for some reason.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Anyone notice the front bumper is modified (or is this an old aftermarket that is not in production anymore)? No side lamps and the front top piece is extended longer over the license plate area and the license plate sides are angled.
It's ok looking, looks a bit cartoonish with the exaggerated spoiler, flares, and front bumper.
It's ok looking, looks a bit cartoonish with the exaggerated spoiler, flares, and front bumper.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,428
Likes: 5
From: Japan
Compared to some of the gakkmobiles floating around out there it doesn't really appear to be THAT badly done...a little over the top to be sure, but at least it looks clean. I have to wonder why all those pics were taken in the shade, though...what was he trying to hide?
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: coffee
Anyone notice the front bumper is modified (or is this an old aftermarket that is not in production anymore)? No side lamps and the front top piece is extended longer over the license plate area and the license plate sides are angled.
It's ok looking, looks a bit cartoonish with the exaggerated spoiler, flares, and front bumper.
It's ok looking, looks a bit cartoonish with the exaggerated spoiler, flares, and front bumper.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,062
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
It's got to be the ugliest vette I have ever seen without someone trying to make it ugly. Does that make sense? From the front, it looks like a bug ready to eat something. The headlights look like bug eyes and the lights under the bumper look like buck teeth. The owner is going to be stuck with this car for a long time.
no likey no way!!