Thoughts on this 1964 C2?
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Thoughts on this 1964 C2?
I am not familiar with the C2 folks so am posting here. Any thoughts on this 1964? I have e-mailed re numbers but I imagine it is NOM. No reply yet. Looks fairly clean. And the dealer seems to have a good reputation.
http://www.holtautosales.com/Showroo...asp?lngID=1393
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http://www.holtautosales.com/Showroo...asp?lngID=1393
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (paul79)
Paul79,
That's a very good price and what looks like a very nice car.....I would jump on it....however space to keep it is not available at this time. :sad: :seeya Cappy
That's a very good price and what looks like a very nice car.....I would jump on it....however space to keep it is not available at this time. :sad: :seeya Cappy
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (8T1-7T9 BIONIC VETTE)
Looks can be very deceiving, so be careful! :skep:
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (OHSIXX)
Exactly! There is a reason for that price being low. I have e-mailed as noted but no reply yet. A MAACO paint job, a cheapy top, a rusty frame and there you go. I agree, buyer beware.
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (paul79)
Paul,
I am very familiar with C-2's as I have owned a number of them, including a '64 Roadster.
This looks like a very nice one. There is a lot of info. missing on the car, but even a nice NOM and no numbers matching, it is still well worth the asking price.
If I were you, I would follow thru with checking this one out and probally purchasing it.
I am very familiar with C-2's as I have owned a number of them, including a '64 Roadster.
This looks like a very nice one. There is a lot of info. missing on the car, but even a nice NOM and no numbers matching, it is still well worth the asking price.
If I were you, I would follow thru with checking this one out and probally purchasing it.
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (bamavettes)
I'm thinking. It is just west of the Detroit/Windsor border so a one-day trip for me. I would not buy without an on-site inspection. Just a couple of hours away by air and rental car.
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (paul79)
I am not familiar with the C2 folks so am posting here.
Paul, I don't think I'd buy any old Corvette, especially from the north country, without personally examining it, espcially underneath. But that's just my conservative nature.
It will have drum brakes (not that there's anything wrong with that) and single-stage Master Cylinder. No air and no power steering. Base engine.
I'd stack these things up against your intended use before anything else.
Good luck in your search. :)
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (67HEAVEN)
Thanks. Ottawa-Detroit by air and rental car to Lansing before buying ;) . But those fellows better e-mail me back with answers to my questions before I even consider going in that direction:
-VIN
-motor number, 300hp of what origin?
-CarFax record
-previous damage reports
-finance liens, any?
-frame rust, description, status
-paint, 0-10
-interior, 0-10
-tires, 0-10
-safetied? Certified for road
Not overkill. Just being careful.
-VIN
-motor number, 300hp of what origin?
-CarFax record
-previous damage reports
-finance liens, any?
-frame rust, description, status
-paint, 0-10
-interior, 0-10
-tires, 0-10
-safetied? Certified for road
Not overkill. Just being careful.
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (paul79)
It is good to check it out thoroughly.
Carfax will only go back 15 years. No way for a 39 yr. old car.
In 39 yrs most cars have had some damage. I would not let a fender bender 20-30 yrs ago scare me off.
Tires could be bald, and you can buy new ones for $300.00.
Liens, just make sure you get a clear title.
Good Luck......
Carfax will only go back 15 years. No way for a 39 yr. old car.
In 39 yrs most cars have had some damage. I would not let a fender bender 20-30 yrs ago scare me off.
Tires could be bald, and you can buy new ones for $300.00.
Liens, just make sure you get a clear title.
Good Luck......
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (paul79)
I can't imagine what could be wrong that wouldn't make that car worth at least that much. I paid nearly that much for my 66, with the wrong motor and needing frame and body repair.
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (Ed T)
The only thing thats odd to me is that they want almost as much for an 82.
That is a great price on a C2 I would want to see it in person for sure. I wouldnt go as far as "too good to be true" but buyer beware. :cheers:
That is a great price on a C2 I would want to see it in person for sure. I wouldnt go as far as "too good to be true" but buyer beware. :cheers:
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Re: Thoughts on this 1964 C2? (paul79)
It didn't appear when I clicked on the link. Could it be gone already? :nonod:
People will buy it just because it's relatively cheap -- regardless of condition!
People will buy it just because it's relatively cheap -- regardless of condition!