66 BB roadster
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 0
66 BB roadster
This car which made the loop a while back on eBay, owned by a guy in Kelowna, BC. The car is NOM and needs work and it didn't sell last time as the reserve was fairly high.
It's back on eBay again, this time with no reserve, three day auction. Current price- $20K.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1855105831
It's back on eBay again, this time with no reserve, three day auction. Current price- $20K.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1855105831
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,456
Likes: 6
From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Re: 66 BB roadster (Mac)
With a NOM and an automatic transmission conversion, it has already exceeded my "reserve" by a considerable amount. :D :D :D
[Modified by Chuck Sangerhausen, 9:01 AM 8/31/2002]
[Modified by Chuck Sangerhausen, 9:01 AM 8/31/2002]
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 0
Re: 66 BB roadster (Chuck Sangerhausen)
A couple of quality minutes with a gang-stamp might solve your problem, Chuckles! :eek:
Maybe this one is more suited to your particular idiom-
The seller claims it's 100% original, available for only $11,000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1854904461
Maybe this one is more suited to your particular idiom-
The seller claims it's 100% original, available for only $11,000.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1854904461
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,456
Likes: 6
From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Re: 66 BB roadster (Mac)
A couple of quality minutes with a gang-stamp might solve your problem, Chuckles!
As long as there are cars that HAVE their original motors and transmissions, cars that DON'T will be worth less. Easy concept to grasp. :D
Maybe this one is more suited to your particular idiom-
The seller claims it's 100% original, available for only $11,000.
The seller claims it's 100% original, available for only $11,000.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 0
Re: 66 BB roadster (Chuck Sangerhausen)
In reading the text on eBay from the 63 in pieces, the message between the lines (at least, to me) is the guy got in way, way over his head, has the car apart and is now looking for a graceful exit without losing his shirt. Too bad for him. Hopefully, someone will grab it and restore to glory.
I don't read eBay all that often as, at this point, I can't afford to change my mind, let alone buying a midyear, but I like to keep an eye open on what's available and at what price. I consider it homework for the hobby. Who knows? Maybe someday, if I ever pay off the dang mortgage, I'll be able to afford a second Vette. The 73 has been in the family since 1986- I don't see ever selling it.
I don't read eBay all that often as, at this point, I can't afford to change my mind, let alone buying a midyear, but I like to keep an eye open on what's available and at what price. I consider it homework for the hobby. Who knows? Maybe someday, if I ever pay off the dang mortgage, I'll be able to afford a second Vette. The 73 has been in the family since 1986- I don't see ever selling it.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,456
Likes: 6
From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Re: 66 BB roadster (Mac)
...but I like to keep an eye open on what's available and at what price. I consider it homework for the hobby. Who knows? Maybe someday, if I ever pay off the dang mortgage...
Buying a car in boxes is risky business; it's hard enough to buy a car when it's assembled, let alone when its in a few dozen boxes. The guy can assure you it was all there when he took it apart, but did HE know if it was really all there.
By the time you got it completely restored, you would probably have over $40K in the car...So, what are the first questions to ask: Is it a big-block? Does it have the original motor? Otherwise, it will be a losing proposition.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 7,245
Likes: 4
Re: 66 BB roadster (Mac)
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 0
Re: 66 BB roadster (67HEAVEN)
I don't know if I would consider restoring Vettes for profit. Our friend, RonD, can tell us how difficult a proposition it can be. I don't know if this is the right way or place to discuss this, but RonD has closed his resto shop, although he is still in the car business. It would be too easy to follow his example; he wasn't a happy camper during the last few months in business.
Once I have the guaranteed income of a pension from my current employer (10 years & 1 month from now) I can explore such options. In the meantime, I do my homework, developing skills which will (hopefully) translate into business success. Market research is part of that.
By the way, 67, that's a great looking car at a very reasonable price. I wish.....
Once I have the guaranteed income of a pension from my current employer (10 years & 1 month from now) I can explore such options. In the meantime, I do my homework, developing skills which will (hopefully) translate into business success. Market research is part of that.
By the way, 67, that's a great looking car at a very reasonable price. I wish.....
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,103
Likes: 0
From: Tucson AZ
Re: 66 BB roadster (Mac)
Thought about something along those lines - but more of a high quality repair shop dedicated to vettes. Resto shops are at the mercy of the economy. When there's no spare moeny in people's pockets, restos get put on hold. A good repair shop can always make money. Mine car will be kept usable, whether or not it gets fully restored depends on the bank account.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 0
Re: 66 BB roadster (Robert N)
You're right about a good repair shop making loot- especially one whose mechanic knows how to diagnose rather than depending on a machine to make the guess.
The real break-point was when cars became fuel injected. It's almost impossible to isolate a problem when a computer controlled system can have flukey problems caused by anything from a sensor to voltage regulation to whatever! Mechanics are being replaced by technicians who have never seen a carb, let alone fixed one.
I don't know if I could stand the constant interruptions of a repair shop. I multi-task well enough but I don't need the irritation. I would prefer a resto shop, small enough to control overhead, large enough to have a couple cars going at once. If overhead is under control, you don't have to worry as much about volume. Before I head into anything, there'll be a carefully crafted business plan. I've got lots of time before this happens- 10+ years.
The real break-point was when cars became fuel injected. It's almost impossible to isolate a problem when a computer controlled system can have flukey problems caused by anything from a sensor to voltage regulation to whatever! Mechanics are being replaced by technicians who have never seen a carb, let alone fixed one.
I don't know if I could stand the constant interruptions of a repair shop. I multi-task well enough but I don't need the irritation. I would prefer a resto shop, small enough to control overhead, large enough to have a couple cars going at once. If overhead is under control, you don't have to worry as much about volume. Before I head into anything, there'll be a carefully crafted business plan. I've got lots of time before this happens- 10+ years.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 0
The more they come, the worse they get!
Here's one described as repairable. I suppose it is if one has unlimited time and unlimited budget.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1855757238
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1855757238
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 7,245
Likes: 4
Re: The more they come, the worse they get! (Mac)
I'd like the last two feet (just slice her off) to hang on the wall of my garage. Trouble is (knowing me) I'd spend a fortune in body work, paint, bumper and tail-light housing re-chroming, etc. :crazy:
Save me from myself.......... :jester
Save me from myself.......... :jester
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 7,245
Likes: 4
Re: The more they come, the worse they get! (67HEAVEN)
Oh yeah, and I'd have to get the tail-lights hooked up so's they'd look cool at night, and I'd have to insert the '67 backup light above the license plate to allow it into 67HEAVEN's garage, and.........
See what I mean? :crazy:
See what I mean? :crazy:
