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Feb 7, 2017 | 01:19 AM

John 65

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A 4 door 79

Wasn't there a thread not to long ago about Corvettes with back seats?

Came across this on ebay, it should qualify.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-Chevrol...m=172514159152

Was probably pretty nice back in the day. Looks like its still worth a good buck in today's market too.

Feb 7, 2017 | 03:41 AM

Gold Dragon

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Definitely something you don't see everyday. Like a wreck, it's awful but I can't stop looking at it. Would be great for a limo service.

Feb 7, 2017 | 06:09 AM

billcarson

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i agree interesting to look at but with all the issues our cars have normally this one must be a bear on repairs.

Feb 7, 2017 | 02:15 PM

BEJ

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I can't explain why, but I would love to have that. My kids would stop bitching that there are no seats for them. . .oh, wait, scratch that. Seriously though, it is pretty cool looking, in an odd and uncomfortable kind of way. It's like a Porsche Panamera precursor.

Feb 7, 2017 | 02:32 PM

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Looks well thought out then abused and not mantained i am floored bidding is at 20k and they want 50k

Feb 7, 2017 | 03:15 PM

rastafford3164

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I have the plastic model of that thing, still in the box. May have been a Monogram. Got it with another model I wanted. Never could make myself assemble it.

Feb 7, 2017 | 03:15 PM

Alan 71

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Hi,
Did one REALLY sell for $500,000????????????
Did that much money actually change hands?
Regards,
Alan

Feb 7, 2017 | 03:30 PM

1Fordman

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One of the original 6 was at Corvette Spectacular either 2011 or 2012. The asking price at the time was 250K. It didn't get a buyer then!

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Feb 7, 2017 | 04:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan 71

...Did one REALLY sell for $500,000?...

I have ocean front property in New Mexico I will swap for it.

Feb 7, 2017 | 05:09 PM

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Alan 71

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Hi EM,
I'm thinking the same thing!
You could build 10 of them for $500,000…...and then have to give them away.
Regards,
Alan

Feb 7, 2017 | 05:16 PM

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Well.... I've seen worse....

1 of 6?? And how long is it? Probably wouldn't fit in most garages!

Feb 7, 2017 | 05:18 PM

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SwampeastMike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gold Dragon

Definitely something you don't see everyday. Like a wreck, it's awful but I can't stop looking at it. Would be great for a limo service.

Feb 8, 2017 | 08:53 PM

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I like it and would drive it, also has the modded t-tops

Feb 8, 2017 | 09:48 PM

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There's a reason it's extremely rare.

Feb 8, 2017 | 09:59 PM

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bj1k

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I'm asking myself why would someone go to all of the trouble to build it and not give it a first rate paint job and have the interior redone .

I guess it would have a use for someone !

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