Bloomington Gold Benchmark Certification - ‘89 Callaway
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Bloomington Gold Benchmark Certification - ‘89 Callaway
Just paid the $1,400 (had no idea it was that expensive!) to get my ‘89 Callaway TT Convertible judged. I’m trying to get the highest Benchmark Certification, rules state you have to achieve Gold or Silver status on the same weekend to qualify for Benchmark.
The car is an amazing time capsule, of one of the baddest ‘89 Corvettes available, with a ton of options. Here are a few details about the car:
- red / red
- less than 1,200 miles
- original tires
- auto ($6,400 option with the Callaway)
- Convertible with optional hardtop
- 53rd Callaway with crayon markings still on the underside of the hood
- interior / exterior in mint condition
This will be my first attempt at getting a car judged at Bloomington, so any advise or tips would be greatly appreciated
Here are a few pics..
The car is an amazing time capsule, of one of the baddest ‘89 Corvettes available, with a ton of options. Here are a few details about the car:
- red / red
- less than 1,200 miles
- original tires
- auto ($6,400 option with the Callaway)
- Convertible with optional hardtop
- 53rd Callaway with crayon markings still on the underside of the hood
- interior / exterior in mint condition
This will be my first attempt at getting a car judged at Bloomington, so any advise or tips would be greatly appreciated
Here are a few pics..
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Melting Slicks
That is as an amazing 89 you have there. I have kicked around the idea of doing the same with my 96 Grand Sport and I think i will do it for its 25th birthday.
Good luck. I'll be at Bloomington and will be looking for your car.
Good luck. I'll be at Bloomington and will be looking for your car.
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One of the only things I'm aware of that's not original to the car is the battery, I've searched and haven't been able to find anything out on exactly which battery came in the car.
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Well Bloomington is almost here, I’ve been pouring over the details on the ‘89 Callaway, trying to get ready for my first judging. I bought a set of collector edition wheels and tires for the road test portion of the certification, the original 1989 Goodyear Gatorbacks are in remarkable condition but still 29 years old.
I’m amazed at the condition of the car the more I have been around and under it.
I just spoke with the original owner and he was so excited to hear that the car had be preserved. He ordered the car and drove over to Callaway to see the car as soon as it arrived. He said the sticker price was right at $75,000, and still has a picture of the car on his toolbox, he took delivery with 300 miles on the car and only owned it for about 6 months and sold it with approx 700 miles on it.
I’m looking forward to Bloomington, I haven’t been in many years, I’ll post pics once it cleaned up and also when we get to to the show.
I’m amazed at the condition of the car the more I have been around and under it.
I just spoke with the original owner and he was so excited to hear that the car had be preserved. He ordered the car and drove over to Callaway to see the car as soon as it arrived. He said the sticker price was right at $75,000, and still has a picture of the car on his toolbox, he took delivery with 300 miles on the car and only owned it for about 6 months and sold it with approx 700 miles on it.
I’m looking forward to Bloomington, I haven’t been in many years, I’ll post pics once it cleaned up and also when we get to to the show.
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Good looking car. So much preparation. There is a good chance you may be parked right next to my red 89 vert at Bloomington next week. Have a good trip and see you there. - Mark
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It would be great if they parked them together, that would be an awesome!
The ‘89 Corvette is pretty special to me since it was my first Corvette, it was white with black interior nothing special but it was a dream come true to get to own one.
What’s the mileage, story on your beautiful ‘89?
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Believe it or not, I am the 5th owner. I found it at a consignment shop over 4 years ago. The car has just over 31,000 miles on it. I have been reversing all the changes the previous owners did to it for the upcoming show. Only going for the Survivor judging due to things like the stereo speakers and the security alarm not reversed yet. They place the C4s together as shown below in last years show.
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Believe it or not, I am the 5th owner. I found it at a consignment shop over 4 years ago. The car has just over 31,000 miles on it. I have been reversing all the changes the previous owners did to it for the upcoming show. Only going for the Survivor judging due to things like the stereo speakers and the security alarm not reversed yet. They place the C4s together as shown below in last years show.
Looking forward to the show next week and meeting a bunch of the Forum guys. This will be my first Bloomington trip in over 15 years.
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Good luck to both of you guys at BG
I'll be there, and I'm planning on seeing good results for you
I'll be there, and I'm planning on seeing good results for you
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Getting closer, more cleaning tonight, I started detailing the interior, snapped a few pics it’s coming together.
#18
Melting Slicks
im still attending (on saturday) and still looking forward to seeing your car. congrats again on such a beautiful example
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Bloomington was amazing, met a ton of amazing people. The weather was a little damp but they adjusted and placed us under the grandstands.
The judges were top notch, courteous and truly enthusiast.
The Callaway received the Benchmark Certification with a gold score of 99.1%. Huge thank you to everyone who works to put the show together.
”Callaway Chris” actually presented the certification, he’s a very cool guy and I’m proud we had a chance hang out.
Here are a few pics from the show...
The judges were top notch, courteous and truly enthusiast.
The Callaway received the Benchmark Certification with a gold score of 99.1%. Huge thank you to everyone who works to put the show together.
”Callaway Chris” actually presented the certification, he’s a very cool guy and I’m proud we had a chance hang out.
Here are a few pics from the show...