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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Hello everyone! I joined this forum after lurking for a while. I'm currently in Iraq and am looking to buy a C1, 58-62 when I get back later this year just as a treat to myself.
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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!! Guessing if you're in Iraq you're in the military? Why would anyone be in Iraq if not in the military, right? Well, if you are in the military, thank you for your service and come back safe. Enjoy the Forums.
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Thanks Rick! Yes, I'm military...hit the 9 year mark last month
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Old Jun 22, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I've been searching online for a couple weeks but it seems everything in my price range ( less than $30k right now) is either a scam or in pieces. Is it reasonable to expect to find a C1 in this price range that is running? I have no problem with getting a project but I'd like it to be at least driveable. Obviously I know not to expect a show quality car for this price
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Originally Posted by aablkhawk
I've been searching online for a couple weeks but it seems everything in my price range ( less than $30k right now) is either a scam or in pieces. Is it reasonable to expect to find a C1 in this price range that is running? I have no problem with getting a project but I'd like it to be at least driveable. Obviously I know not to expect a show quality car for this price
Start talking to the folks in the C1/C2 Forum to get sound advice and direction. Maybe you need to adjust your expectations or maybe you just haven't looked in the right places yet. The members who own them are the best resource.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-and-c2-corvettes-4/


Also start talking to the members in the Northern Calif Regional Forum or Southern Calif Regional Forum (you didn't say which area you're coming back to).

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nort...alifornia-126/

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/southern-california-45/
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