Considering really hard!!!
Today I was told this is the one that will be considered a collectors car.
Can anybody give me the scoop, is this just a Dealer trying to more it or is it worth the upgrade from the Grand Sport?
THANKS
For your input

 

Realistically it may be a collector car, in 35 years or more. Till then, it is a used Corvette once it is driven off the lot.

It is a great car by the way - there are tremendous buys available at some CF Member dealers. MacMaulkin & Coughlin come to mind - give Tommy Jr or Rich a call if you are looking to purchase - discounts in the $15 to $19k range if you are a current Corvette owner

 

Last year of c6 production, mishmash of parts from the grand sport vert body, to the Z drivetrain. Highest horsepower vert built to date and so on.

It could, possibly have some collector value someday, but not likely anytime soon. Hold it for twenty years or more, maybe. Those of us who bought them are enjoying them. They are a good, fun package wrapped up in a convertible. Its capable and nostalgic.
The key for you is buy it if you like it, not as an investment. Buy it, drive it and enjoy it.
I happen to really like mine, but will likely move up to the next best thing if and when they come out with one.

 

As of right now, the 427 Convertible is the highest performing Corvette Convertible (or any other GM convertible) in GM's history. It is also a one year only model of which only 2552 were made. However with that said, it still doesn't guarantee a collectable status in the future. I would dare say with the cycle of the C7 there will be an even higher performing convertible in the near future. Buy the car if you like it, do not listen to a salespersons hype. It is a great car, but there will always be something better in the future!

 

Current owner, I think there is a age limit if I remember correctly. I have a couple of older ones a 78 and a 79. Any Idea?
Ps Thanks

 

Let's face it, all cars become collector cars if they survive long enough or are restored. For example, all '67 Corvettes are collectable, but the more desireable and most expensive are the 427/435 HP models with the Holy Grail of the era being the L88's. I won't be around long enough to see my 427 appreciate to a value greater than what I paid. I did not buy it for an investment as I want to drive and enjoy this wonderful car. I do believe this car to be an instant classic and that is a fact few would argue. Most would consider the ZR1 the halo car for Corvettes and it is the big dog for sure, but to me, the 427 fits that halo car status more because it is the convertable. There is just something about being able to go topless and having that big horsepower engine under the hood. It is just instant status. I have owned sports cars all my life and this is my fifth Corvette. Without a doubt, this is the grandest of them all. If you appreciate a car for what it is capable of, you will not be disappointed in this best of the best C6.

 

No intention to bust - you're speculating that a 427 Vert will be more a 'halo' than a ZR1 Coupe, because it's a Convertible. If so than a 67 Convertible with a less powerful 396 motor would be more a halo than a 427 Coupe.

 

And how about these three words---- Split Window Coupe?

 

^ That is it's own classic - 1st year body design, limited production numbers, 1 year only, part of the highly collectible C3 series, racing history, finite number remaining, etc

 

 

The forum format is for sharing information, ideas and opinions. The key words in my post were "to me." I understand this is only my opinion and will certainly not be shared by everyone which is a category you obviously fit into. That said, I can only tell you that I didn't care much for the C6 when it arrived until the Z06 came out. I told my son-in-law that works for GM corporate in Detroit to tell his higher ups that Chevrolet was missing out on a segment of the market like me that wanted a convertable with all the good stuff under the skin. Just to know it's there even though it will never hit the track (being a convertable) was enough for me. I don't want a coupe for my pleasure fun car. I can live with a targo top but of course the Z06 was never offered in that model either. I always told him that if they ever made it in a convertable, I would have one. Well, Chevy won't call it a Z06 convertable but it is as close as we were going to get and it absolutely satisfied my desires in a car. I parted with an Acura NSX-T and a fully optioned '65 Fuelie roadster to get my 427 as I figured it would fill all my needs in one car that the other two combined did for me. Both the other two cars were collectable classics and were not going to depreciate given the economy didn't tank. I understood I was buying a car that would immediately depreciate and never in my life time left be worth what I paid for it. Fortunately for me, I chose to go with my passion for driving a car that is indeed a special auto. It is more refined, faster, better handling and better brakes than the wonderful NSX. With the top down, it has the pleasureable driving experience of my '65 Fuelie. Honestly the only thing not quite the same is the side pipe exhaust note of a 375HP 327 30/30 cam engine. The 427 with the pipes open is a very close second there and there is no comparison at 7000 RPM. So let me say again, "TO ME" the 427 might very well be the C6 Halo car. Any way you look at it, with only 2552 in one model year, it is indeed special.

 

You get no argument from me - wasn't busting on your opinion (the very first words I wrote) and was providing mine. The 427 Convertible is a fine Corvette - one of my personal favorites. Wonderful to hear that it fills all your desires - that's what a toy car is for. And certainly any thoughts on the most collectible Corvettes of the current generation, is pure speculation and guess work. If gasoline becomes a luxury item in 25 or 50 years, they all may be worthless.

 

May not have to wait that long. The 96 Grand Sports, particularly convertibles, are holding their value pretty well and C4's aren't all that popular.

 

Well - they only made 1,000. A coupe was about $45 nicely opted - generally selling in the $20's now with ultra low mileage ones in the $30's

 

What body parts does it have from the GS? I dont see any that it shares. The fenders are certainly not the same.

 

Exactly. The other C4's fetch how much? A C7 is going to be worth half it's list price in only five years.

 

I'd sure like to collect them.
There sure is a beautious '13 SSB 'vert GS in the for sale section.
Looks very collectible also.

 

Well said and I agree!

 

The rear quarter panels since it is a convertible. The front bumper is universal Z06, GS, ZR1. The hood and front fenders are carbon fibre from the carbon edition Z06. The rear spoiler is ZR1 style.

 

That is such bull. Why would it if the C6 isnt? How many 2009 Corvettes do you see selling for 26k? Find some 1LT cars with a 52k sticker that sell for that. I say 2009 because the 2014s are out,.

The quarters were the only parts I was thinking that would be the same.