For those who don’t understand why some won’t sell
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Le Mans Master
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From: Glen Allen VA
For those who don’t understand why some won’t sell
Bought this car back in about 1973. Started a body off soon after purchase and driving only a few months. Previous owner drag raced the car. Well, life happens and I had to put the body back on and do the corporate thing plus help rear 3 amazing children. So in retirement we started over. Along the way we met many who pestered me to just make a price, I wouldn’t. So here we are and received this picture from my painter today. It’s a long way from being driven, but glad I never gave in.
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Jul 3, 2018, 07:51 PM
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When I get offers on my 63. I ask myself what I would replace it with. There is nothing that I could afford that is as nice as what I already have.
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Le Mans Master
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You won't believe this, but I don't know! We spoke in general bracket figures, but I'm leaving enough room that the guy will do what it takes without feeling squeezed on price. But it's not supposed to be $20K. I prefer a fair price rather than a low price.
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I know what you mean. I've had my 60 for 44 years and last year was offered $75K cash from a "flipper" dealer who obviously thought there was money on the table for him. I passed but the day will come, maybe after I sell my 65 BB vert. Can't keep them forever.
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I understand what you guys are saying. For over a year now I've been struggling with selling my 67. Just a few months ago I finally was able to purchase my old 65 fuelie that I owned from 1986 until 2002 when I let someone talk me out of it and I regretted it ever since. He agreed to give me first opportunity to buy it when he decided to sell and I jumped on it. It's here to stay.................................... or until I check out and hopefully one of my kids will appreciate it. It's a passion we have.
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I made the mistake you avoided and sold my 1961 in 1981 when I came back to NY after my first Navy tour. I finally just got another one done just the way I would have done it. Good on you for holding on, she’s a beauty!
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Congrats on making the right call, and on getting to this point in life.
It isn't guys like you that we all worry about "not selling", since you clearly kept the car stored in a reasonable situation until you could get to it.
The guys we all worry about are the ones that park their Corvette beside the house, behind the barn, in the cow pasture, etc. and let it deteriorate
into a pile of crap. These are the guys that really won't sell, and will never have the time / money / motivation to do anything useful with the car.
It isn't guys like you that we all worry about "not selling", since you clearly kept the car stored in a reasonable situation until you could get to it.
The guys we all worry about are the ones that park their Corvette beside the house, behind the barn, in the cow pasture, etc. and let it deteriorate
into a pile of crap. These are the guys that really won't sell, and will never have the time / money / motivation to do anything useful with the car.
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The guys we all worry about are the ones that park their Corvette beside the house, behind the barn, in the cow pasture, etc. and let it deteriorate
into a pile of crap. These are the guys that really won't sell, and will never have the time / money / motivation to do anything useful with the car.
into a pile of crap. These are the guys that really won't sell, and will never have the time / money / motivation to do anything useful with the car.
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For many us at some point life got in the way and we had to sell a car that later on we wish we didn't. Your patience is now being realized in being able to complete this project on your terms.
Good for you! Good luck the rest of the way and keep the pictures coming.
Good for you! Good luck the rest of the way and keep the pictures coming.
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Looks great Pop. I'm sure you're glad you kept it. 47 years for me with my 65.
Keep the pics coming. It will be nice to drive it again.
Keep the pics coming. It will be nice to drive it again.
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My advice is this.....if you get a burning desire to sell your car. Step back, put it on a trickle charger and cover it up for 30 days. No cheating - 30 days -- forget you own it...don't think about it. After that time uncover it and see if your pulse doesn't start racing and you get a gleam in your eye and want to immediately drive it..
If not, sell it; if so, keep it - at least another year.
If not, sell it; if so, keep it - at least another year.
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Good for you to hold on to the car! You can look back and feel proud of what you did, taking care of your family.
Good luck on the restoration!
I have to agree with Frankie. I've had offers on my car but I could not replace it for the money they offer. (nor do I want to chase another 63 down-to old n lazy)
Good luck on the restoration!
I have to agree with Frankie. I've had offers on my car but I could not replace it for the money they offer. (nor do I want to chase another 63 down-to old n lazy)
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I'm sure we've all heard from someone about regretting selling a car, only to chase one down which looks similar to it many years later. But, its pretty seldom that we hear about someone like you who has kept the car for decades while life was happening and then was able to finally get around to restoring it. Congratulations on your patience. You're in a rare group. As others have said, keep those pix coming. 
