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Wow, whew that was a long one... I've owned 12 Vette's and over 60 vehicles over the years, 2 of which were Callaway Twin Turbo Corvettes. Before purchasing the first Callaway I researched and drove a ZR-1 a cool Vette but I instantly fell in love with the Callaway. This Callaway was a 1987 direct conversion car and was #186. The cool thing about this one was it was an 87 model year with the 88 TT turbo package. It was uprated in 91 with the big wonderbar, speedster scoops and a new 3.45 diff. It was also a stripper without leather, rear defroster, also had manual climate control. That was a fun Callaway to show \ autocross and drive. After selling #186 for 9,000 dollars OVER what I paid for it I purchased another 87 but this one was a B2K car with 20k miles for 22.5k back in '99 I still have this Callaway and now have almost 90K on it and is a daily driver for me right now. No major problems with either CTTC. As far as I'm concerned I've gotten my money out of it so if I blow it up or wreck it or it gets a scratch I don't give a ****, I will fix or replace it. I love driving it. The #1 thing I love most about my Callaway is the support I get from the Manufacturer- Callaway. They have answered every question, had or manufactured every part I've needed to maintain my Twin Turbo Corvette and participated in every big Corvette event I've been to. SUPPORT IS EVERYTHING. As far as Europe and their knowledge of Callaway- do a search on the ADAC GT Masters race series and be sure to check with Callaway's racing peers- Audi, Ferrari, Mercedes, Austin Martin, Lamborgini, Bentley.... THEY all know who Callaway is.
87-149 older pic but looks the same. #186 #186
Last edited by MagicDragon; 11-20-2018 at 11:34 AM.
Reason: updated pics
Still no pics of the garage. Maybe now that school is out for Thanksgiving, we’ll see some activity and a post.
Not holding my breath.
Again...don’t wait too long. The internet brag about money/cars is easy until you’re asked to produce. Maybe he’s out looking for cars or garages he can take pictures with
Again...don’t wait too long. The internet brag about money/cars is easy until you’re asked to produce. Maybe he’s out looking for cars or garages he can take pictures with
Two weeks, nothing but silence. Perhaps just a lot of homework after the break?
'90 #043 w/ 4,300 miles on the clock. Still wears its original tires.
I've had a standing offer of just shy of $50k for it for over a year now. It's going to take more than that to get it.
'90 #043 w/ 4,300 miles on the clock. Still wears its original tires.
I've had a standing offer of just shy of $50k for it for over a year now. It's going to take more than that to get it.
Never listed it for sale because I'm not overly interested in selling it. I do receive interest/offers from time to time and have the contact info of a gentleman who has left a standing offer just south of $50k. I'm obviously not interested in it, but was just trying to make a point here that there are individuals interested in these cars and are willing to pay for them. As for my car, I might consider offers closer to $60k. Honestly, I hope I don't get any!
Bear in mind that the $60K one is at the "I don't want to sell it" price, and the $45.5K one is at the "We'd be really happy to get this" price. So IMO both prices are high.
Bear in mind that the $60K one is at the "I don't want to sell it" price, and the $45.5K one is at the "We'd be really happy to get this" price. So IMO both prices are high.
Very good point!
IMHO the $45.5K one would sell at anything over $40K and the $60K one is more an emotional pricing (no offence) and that means there's a premium. above what "true market value" would be.
I have a vehicle such as that (emotional attachment), my grandfather purchased new in 1972, so always been in the family (not a corvette - but muscle car), so not sure how big the $$ would need to be before I sell.....if ever
IMHO the $45.5K one would sell at anything over $40K and the $60K one is more an emotional pricing (no offence) and that means there's a premium. above what "true market value" would be.
I have a vehicle such as that (emotional attachment), my grandfather purchased new in 1972, so always been in the family (not a corvette - but muscle car), so not sure how big the $$ would need to be before I sell.....if ever
Both cars are pinnacle examples, so tough to say if they are really "high". The red non Aero coupe, maybe a little much, but it's an asking price, right?
On the black Aero, go find another Aero coupe 5k mi or less. It's not the emotions of it, it's supply and demand. $60k isn't outta line. The yellow 91 Aero convertible w/ 17k mi sold for $49k. This car has 25% of the miles, and in a more mainline color. Sinister black. What's the number, if not $60k?
in other news, still holding my breath over the garage pics. Sigh.
Today,I saw an 88 white Callaway vert #24 on Car Gurus for $35,000 with 41,500 miles on it. Looks to be a pretty nice one, but no engine pics. It is at a dealer in Sioux City.
Last edited by KMS88Cal#16; 12-10-2018 at 06:37 PM.
Reason: update
IMHO the $45.5K one would sell at anything over $40K and the $60K one is more an emotional pricing (no offence) and that means there's a premium. above what "true market value" would be.
I have a vehicle such as that (emotional attachment), my grandfather purchased new in 1972, so always been in the family (not a corvette - but muscle car), so not sure how big the $$ would need to be before I sell.....if ever
something to consider is that the red 90 you are referencing has already sold once at a similar price point...the collector is looking for something new, I hear.
So you bought a 87 and had it shipped to Callaway to fit the AeroBody?
It would be interesting to see if he will get the 170K he is asking for his car.
That $170k car was advertised for $99k for years and it cant ever be registered in Australia left or right hand drive it was bought in as a track car only
BTW: I'm an Australian and most corvette guys here know what a Callaway is.
Yes me as well, 2011 Grand Sport SC 606 Callaway,
People who know Corvettes know what a Callaway is, Its known like Peter Brock is, even the HSV guys have looked over my car, and agree the engineering is incredible.
That $170k car was advertised for $99k for years and it cant ever be registered in Australia left or right hand drive it was bought in as a track car only
Really? Imported as a track car???
Cannot believe the stupidity of some people........wait a minute, yes I can
11-19-2018, 10:45 PM
