Whatscooking

Sixty five year old here. Retired fleet mechanic with a farming background. Currently have A C6. Something about Corvettes, for me at least, makes me want to add another. I suppose A C8 is wonderful car but.
Time keeps marching on, I cannot believe what I see when I look into A mirror. Growing up on A farm made me very tight with money, I know how to make money but don't know how to spend it.
Whenever I saw a Split Window C2 throughout the years I was overtook with it's styling and what it stood for.
I have asked someone I know that has SWC that he would possibly sell to give me A chance to buy it. Part of me is afraid he will say yes.

Patrick03

Welcome to the C2 forum! Always room for another enthusiast. Lots of nice cars out there, just get one and enjoy it. Don't wait for your buddy unless he is really ready to sell. Life too short for that waiting game

mrg

Meter’s running. No way to turn back the life clock.
If you have a penchant to pursue a ‘63 spilt don’t hold back.

If it won’t break the bank don’t fall into the coulda shoulda woulda trap. Now is the time to pursue your dream ride.



John

Nowhere Man

plenty of good and bad cars for sale out there. with our help your get one of the good ones and enjoy it

JF in MI

I used to be the same with spending but, as you say, 'Time marches on'. When my wife wanted a C8 I said "what the hell, we can't take it ($) with us so why not".

Duck916

Welcome aboard!

The C2 and C8 are both great cars, but they are vastly different. A decent '63 SWC will cost you more than a C8 (before accounting for depreciation--if you consider that, the '63 will end up cheaper). I'd recommend you drive your friend's C2 and a C8, and then do some serious thinking about what you really want from the car.

The folks here are a fantastic resource for info and to help you get a great car. Definitely seek their advice as you narrow down your search.

rgsGarage

That is jumping into the deep end of C2s starting with a 63 SWC! The entry level on those can get you a really high end coupe from any other year.

Good luck, and of course, please share pics!

Bluestripe67

I suggest you get a book or two telling you all about the C-2 series. Once you get one, get the shop manual and the Assembly Instruction Manual "AIM".
Dennis

R66

Keep in mind, a C2 is in comparison to a C8 as a John Deere A is to a John Deere 9RX as far as comfort, power, and handling. They have made some improvements over the last 1/2 century.

NEVERL8

A wise person once said die with memories, not dreams. Make memories if you can.

Leo Guggenbiller

DON’T be scared! Welcome to the forum.

Whatscooking

Well I have found A SWC. Now my next qiestion is how does someome figure how much they can afford, on A automible for crist sake. That is A really hard question I'm askimg myself right now.

Nowhere Man

if you have to ask then this might not be for you. one of the first things is setting a realistic budget

tuxnharley

Are your kids through school?
Is your house paid for?
No other major debts?
Then do what your heart says!

JF in MI

Depends how old you are and do you expect to take it ($) with you. This is what I asked myself.

silver837

I struggled with that question for most of my early life.
When I turned 40 , I was having a mid life crisis wanting a SWC, since I first saw one in the fall of 62.
I had a good job and bought the best project car I could find in my area at that time.
It turned out to be a very expensive and long restoration (18 years and one divorce ) .

JF in MI

I can relate; When I had my first '60, over half a century ago, I had to sell it because I couldn't afford to finish the restoration. The guy who bought it spent the time and money (lots of each) to finish it and he sent me pictures. His wife got pissed that he was spending too much (of both) on it and either it goes or she goes. The guy thus had no choice and divorced her.

James B

Fleet mechanic with a farming background. To me, that says there is nothing you can't fix. Welcome to the forum. You can't take your money with you. So like tuxnharley said, if youre out of debt, kids are out of school, and youve got a nice rainy day/retirement fund, then peel off some of those hundreds and go get you a vette!

R66

If you have kids at home, you have to budget school expenses and wife expenses before thinking about a play toy. If you aren't comfortable with the purchase - don't do it. You never get back what you paid if you have to dump it fast.
I recommend you pay cash for the car and everything you put on it. That cash has to be in excess of the household living expenses plus a pillow amount for emergencies.
You are the only one that knows your spending habits.

petdoc

Most of us on the C1-C2 part of this forum are "rounding third and heading for home!" Many of us have very little time left to make the dream come true. Don't cripple yourself financially, but if you can afford it....just do it... The sooner the better! Good luck, bro!