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Mar 9, 2011 | 01:04 PM

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Nice find. I would not feel guilty. The seller is probably very grateful that she is rid of it without the hassle of having to deal with all kinds of idiots. I call it a win-win. You did not suggest the price, she did and you gave her what she asked for. Both parties are happy. After all, it is just a 20+ year old used car.Now if it was a Stingray, well...

Thanks, Car has been in my driveway for about a month(reason for diffrent pictures and dates), took some time to work out the paperwork. It's has been sitting in her garage for about two years. Wifes friend is happy she sold it to us, told me she knows it will be fixed up and taken care of. Ordered the parts to fix the light motor, started putting together a parts list for the interior.

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Mar 9, 2011 | 01:27 PM

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Texas Stinger

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I'll give you $1400

Mar 9, 2011 | 01:39 PM

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Nice buy. Once cleaned up and fixed she will be a beauty. And you don't see those base rims to often at least not in my neck of the woods.

Mar 9, 2011 | 02:11 PM

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h.d.fire

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WOW! Don't bother buying lottery tickets, all your luck just went right here!! lol

Congrats on a nice find!

Mar 9, 2011 | 02:59 PM

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Nice find.... In December I picked up a 88 ANC for $5000 after all the inspection items were taken care of (new tires and a pair of front hubs) and I still (even after reading this thread) think I stole the car...

You however I have to admit are a better THIEF Then I am....

Mine was a divorce purchase ... Guy (or Gal) just wanted the car GONE...

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Mar 9, 2011 | 03:57 PM

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Great find, love the color, remember all Corvettes are RED!

Mar 9, 2011 | 04:18 PM

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I agree. It's not like you tossed out a figure. Great score.

Mar 9, 2011 | 04:29 PM

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Seat covers and lazy eye? Sounds bad. I'll give you what you paid for it.

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Mar 9, 2011 | 05:42 PM

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Great find

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Mar 9, 2011 | 06:33 PM

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Seat covers and lazy eye? Sounds bad. I'll give you what you paid for it.

When he can't come up with the 1200 samolians, I'll give you $1150.00.

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Mar 9, 2011 | 06:44 PM

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Now I TOLD my wife not to sell that dam thing for any less than $1250.00!

She NEVER listens!

Mar 9, 2011 | 09:04 PM

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I hate you

Why do I never find deals like this? I can have $1200 cash in 5 minutes.

Mar 9, 2011 | 11:47 PM

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Maybe a west-pac widow?

The military sticker could have one believe she sold his car while he was off on deployment.

Not your problem!

Why the Hell couldn't I find such a deal? I'm jealous!

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:16 PM

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I'm jealous!

Me too.

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:51 PM

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You need to buy a lottery ticket.....FAST!!!

Mar 10, 2011 | 01:47 PM

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I hate you

Why do I never find deals like this? I can have $1200 cash in 5 minutes.

I'll beat that, I'v got it in my pocket! Bty I missed out on one 6 months ago. It was an estate sale with a 89 with 5k on it for 2500, I think a dealer jumped on it and I called about 4 hours after the ad went up.

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Mar 10, 2011 | 02:31 PM

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I'm glad to read a story where the car wasn't a basket case. For short money you could be cruisin. Forget the top, just leave it down, get some seat covers, sterilize it and your good to go.

Mar 10, 2011 | 02:33 PM

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Oh ya, I almost forget. I hate you.

Mar 10, 2011 | 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy T-Bone

I'm glad to read a story where the car wasn't a basket case. For short money you could be cruisin. Forget the top, just leave it down, get some seat covers, sterilize it and your good to go.

You always here stories about the other guy finding a deal, now I'm finally the other guy

Mar 10, 2011 | 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by touringmike

When he can't come up with the 1200 samolians, I'll give you $1150.00.

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