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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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I just saw this ad, and I am wondering if it's for real? I do not know anything about Callaways, but this looks like one.
http://www.automart.com/vehicledetail/adid-56586408

How would I tell if this car is really a Callaway? I may try to go look at tomorrow.

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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Real or not, you cant get the body kit and the dymags installed for that price. If i was local I would definantly go look at it. Could be real and they have no idea its a B2K. Even if its just a body kit not a bad price considering the kit is around $7500 not painted or installed.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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It probably be a bit before you get any replies every one is rushing there to grab it
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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the ad says the car for sale is a convertible, but the car in the pic isn't. they probably just used that pic as a "stock photo".

if that is in fact the car for sale i'd go buy it NOW
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Since Callaway is in Old Lyme (?), I'd say get a VIN from the dealer and call Callaway. They'd have a record, I'd think, of all production cars.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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Person writing the ad prolly figured they'd get bunch more calls for the 89 if they posted it with a file foto of a B2K
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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take a look. If it's a clone, the mags and body kit are worth $12k.

If not, the car is worth $25k.

Auto B2Ks are rare... they came with TH400s with Gear Vendor ODs... it was a $6k option!
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Thanks for the info Andy, I am going to call about the car tomorrow, if they still have it I will go take a look at it.

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if you dont mind shipping, i would recomend this car, ive seen the car in person, id buy it myself if i could afford it.
http://www.corvettesofwa.com/index.p...=171&Itemid=65
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Originally Posted by hzsogd
the ad says the car for sale is a convertible, but the car in the pic isn't. they probably just used that pic as a "stock photo".

Lots of people advertise them as convertibles, because of the removeable targa roof.

Anyhow, BRB, I gotta run to the airport...
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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Push the gas pedal.....you should be able to tell.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Wouldn't it be great if this was one of those "car dealers" that just knew nothing about Corvettes. Just look at all of the other cars on the lot. You know what I mean. It could also be the ol' bait and switch.
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How would a car like that end up at a dealer like that? Even if the dealer didn't know what it was whoever sold it to him would have...
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Originally Posted by Greg Gore
How would a car like that end up at a dealer like that? Even if the dealer didn't know what it was whoever sold it to him would have...
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Old May 2, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by hzsogd
the ad says the car for sale is a convertible, but the car in the pic isn't. they probably just used that pic as a "stock photo".

if that is in fact the car for sale i'd go buy it NOW
FWIW To some people, if the roof comes off, it's a convertible. Targa? Oh yeah that's a kind of party from "Animal House".

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Old May 2, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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Sorry for the redundancy. Missed
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Let's see, a non Corvette dealer, the wheels alone are worth almost the asking price. Same with the body which if I'm not mistaken can only be bought from Callaway.
Obviously the dealer has no clue and the guy who traded it in doesn't either, or simply accepted the $4000 trade in as normal depreciation.

Maybe the car doesn't run.

I'm on my way to go borrow a trailer, Baltimore is only 3 hours from me.
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Originally Posted by gg91c4
FWIW To some people, if the roof comes off, it's a convertible. Targa? Oh yeah that's a kind of party from "Animal House".
No, thats TOGA
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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You better go down there in the next hour or 2 to go look at it and get first dibbs. If not I'm gonna be on a plane towards BWI come 2 o clock!
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