Hello from SW MO
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From: Lebanon MO
Hello from SW MO
Hello all,
new to here but not to older vehicles...I have always loved C2's but they have always been outside of my reach (or so I believed). I still remember in 93 while in college, visiting Bubu Corvette on Beach Blvd in HB and seeing a gorgeous C2 but impossibly beyond my means. The closest I came was when I sold and moved to MO in '04 but I decided to not spend my equity that way.
The shorter side is that fast forward and I am selling my business and decided the sacrifices I've made while building it, I want a nicer classic and will start being caretaker for 2-5 years before moving on to another (I will keep my cheaper classics - 75 T/A, IH Scout, 72 Ranchero none are perfect but decent). Again I believed I was outside of one of my dream cars, until a friend who has owned several C2s told me that a nice driver high hp SB 4spd vert would top around 42k. My budget was 35k but to obtain my dream I am willing to extend the budget.
To that end, I will be pulling all information I can, and will appreciate any help to increase my knowledge. I figure I will narrow down to 65-66 convertible minimum 340 hp, 4spd, both tops, preferably leather and Teak (but not deal breaker), and not red - all other details are negotionable.
I have always loved the Nassau over white or silver but I have found the other less common colors turning my head (green, maroon...).
Expected close date is April and will be looking close to that time.
Thanks for letting me in - I've been lurking this morning and reading in the C2 forums - enjoyed it nicely
new to here but not to older vehicles...I have always loved C2's but they have always been outside of my reach (or so I believed). I still remember in 93 while in college, visiting Bubu Corvette on Beach Blvd in HB and seeing a gorgeous C2 but impossibly beyond my means. The closest I came was when I sold and moved to MO in '04 but I decided to not spend my equity that way.
The shorter side is that fast forward and I am selling my business and decided the sacrifices I've made while building it, I want a nicer classic and will start being caretaker for 2-5 years before moving on to another (I will keep my cheaper classics - 75 T/A, IH Scout, 72 Ranchero none are perfect but decent). Again I believed I was outside of one of my dream cars, until a friend who has owned several C2s told me that a nice driver high hp SB 4spd vert would top around 42k. My budget was 35k but to obtain my dream I am willing to extend the budget.
To that end, I will be pulling all information I can, and will appreciate any help to increase my knowledge. I figure I will narrow down to 65-66 convertible minimum 340 hp, 4spd, both tops, preferably leather and Teak (but not deal breaker), and not red - all other details are negotionable.
I have always loved the Nassau over white or silver but I have found the other less common colors turning my head (green, maroon...).
Expected close date is April and will be looking close to that time.
Thanks for letting me in - I've been lurking this morning and reading in the C2 forums - enjoyed it nicely
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Welcome to the forum!
You're on the right track by learning from the notes in the C2 sections of the forum.
Best wishes with your search.
You're on the right track by learning from the notes in the C2 sections of the forum.
Best wishes with your search.
Enjoy while you can.
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This is a great place to learn all about midyears. Good luck with your hunt 
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Welcome and good luck finding a nice C2. Good to see another Missourian on the forum.
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Joined: Feb 2018
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From: Lebanon MO
Thanks all, is there a better than another book to help with identifying the specifics on the C2 (help to ensure I don't get smoked on a prospective car)? I saw that there was a great one recommended for restoration, but I wasn't sure if it would be good as an identifier so I can know what to look for.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.