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n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
Corvettes?...and what do you have?...Do have collect corvette stuff..like mags, cards, lighters etc?...
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  • fishermanbenfishermanben Member Posts: 15,370
    edited November -1
    I love vettes, but don't have one. Some day I hope to get a early 60's split window, or a late 60's 427.

    After I get it, I'll go ahead and buy my caddy too. In black, of course.

    http://www.classic-cadillac.com/index.php?set_albumName=album43&id=i_3_B_L&name=gallery&include=view_photo.php
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  • LaidbackDanLaidbackDan Member Posts: 13,142 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the price trend continues as it has as of late, vintage Corvettes will be a toy only available to the wealthiest individuals.[V][V][:(]
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    I asked who loves the vettes, and what do you collect, not anything about the fr4eakin price....In other words, if you dont have one, what in a vette do you have?...hot wheels? lighters? cards? etc..
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  • fishermanbenfishermanben Member Posts: 15,370
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by BlackRoses
    I asked who loves the vettes, and what do you collect, not anything about the fr4eakin price....In other words, if you dont have one, what in a vette do you have?...hot wheels? lighters? cards? etc..


    I have a red '67 hot wheel that was always my favorite as a kid.

    I have one or two 'vette x-mas ornaments.

    Ben
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  • bartobarto Member Posts: 4,734 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    My wife traded her '76 off about 7 yrs. ago.
    Got lotsa models.
    Really miss that beast in the summertime.
    [^]barto[^]
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I had an '86 for 12 years, sold it a couple years ago ... no toy for about a year, bought a Porsche 944, sold it and year later bought my MG ... wife liked the Corvette best. quote:Originally posted by fishermanben
    I love vettes, but don't have one. Some day I hope to get a early 60's split window, or a late 60's 427.
    Its a 63 with only a 350 ... but thats my office right behind it [:)]

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    Oh yeah, got a few mugs, hats, pins, posters etc ...
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • kristovkristov Member Posts: 6,633
    edited November -1
    When I was just a kid my Dad's boss (the guy who owned the plumbing company where my father worked) owned a 1963 Vette and I thought it was the most wonderful and exotic car on this planet. I remember getting to ride in it a couple of times and I felt like one of the Mercury-7 astronauts as I fastened my seatbelt and we rocketed down the 10 FWY, under the Mclure Tunnel and then onto Pacific Coast Hwy on up to Malibu at a speed faster than I could have imagined possible. Over the years I've known and riden around with lots of guys who owned Corvettes and many other fast cars but there will always be something special about being an eight year old boy and riding in that '63 red-rocket!
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  • dolfandolfan Member Posts: 4,159
    edited November -1
    The '63 spit window coupe is my all time favorite Vette.
    BTW, it was the only year made w/split window. I've read that due to poor rear visibility, it was dropped.
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  • wizard78wizard78 Member Posts: 3,144 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by BlackRoses
    I asked who loves the vettes, and what do you collect, not anything about the fr4eakin price....In other words, if you dont have one, what in a vette do you have?...hot wheels? lighters? cards? etc..


    I have a collectable Corvette decanter. [}:)]
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a 1979. Spectra red with oyster interior. Sweet machine. Its a strong runner and very reliable. Bought it used in 1987 and currently have 235,000 miles on it. I doubt you will find a Porsche or Jag or Bmw that can run that fast with that many miles with no hiccups. The Turbo 350 tranny has never had anything done to it except change filter and oil. everything except new leather seat recover job and stereo is original.[^]
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  • sig232sig232 Member Posts: 8,018
    edited November -1
    I restored a 1967 corvette roadster back in the 1970's. It had the outside factory sidepipes, white top, white interior, 23 coats of hand rubbed black Lacquer on the outside. 327 with 350 horse engine, 411 rear end, four speed. Sweet ride. Doubled my money within a short time. Now it would be worth 50-75K

    Had a new 1977 T-top and a 1979 coup. nice cars but the 1967 was the best.
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  • DancesWithSheepDancesWithSheep Member Posts: 12,938 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by kimberkid
    Its a 63 with only a 350 ...

    Kid, I didn't know they made a 350 in '63.
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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,233 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    No I don't! They're Chevys for cryin' out loud!
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  • FrancFFrancF Member Posts: 35,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The best I can do is tell you an 06 passed me yesterday in about 3rd gear doing an easy 100+ mph.

    You could HEAR all 500hp.[:D]
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  • kyplumberkyplumber Member Posts: 11,111
    edited November -1
    Chevrolet bought the rights to the w a n k e l rotary engine, I wonder why they never USED IT!? IT IS FAR MORE EFFICIENT than any pissedon engine..

    And when run off of hydrogen emits water as exhaust, pure H2O.


    I love the goobel rotary!! always have always will! lb for lb the most powerful gasoline engine on the planet...
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  • nomadictaonomadictao Member Posts: 1,310 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I sold classic cars for a while and have driven a few 'vettes. The '68 427 was the fastest car I ever drove that was not modified to the gills. I didn't like the '58. A '57 T-bird seemed to perform better IMO.
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  • Flyin_PaulieFlyin_Paulie Member Posts: 857 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by DancesWithSheep
    quote:Originally posted by kimberkid
    Its a 63 with only a 350 ...

    Kid, I didn't know they made a 350 in '63.
    You are correct sir. Maybe a 283 or a 327. As a sidenote; corvettes are for sissies- give me an AC Cobra anyday.[:)]
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by DancesWithSheep
    quote:Originally posted by kimberkid
    Its a 63 with only a 350 ...

    Kid, I didn't know they made a 350 in '63.
    Numbers don't match ... its a crate engine.

    I also have a 60's Johnny Speed remote (wired) Corvette and a 90's Barbie Pink Corvette both are 1/16 scale I think ...
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • jimkanejimkane Member Posts: 1,534 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    buying a 1983 poor man's vet (Camaro) this weekend to restore. Only $600 without a motor, and the guy has a bunch of stuff into it, bout $3000 or so but wants to move it quick. I got a motor, so it works out great.

    have always liked vetts though, but never could afford one.
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  • cacti25cacti25 Member Posts: 999 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    My wife drives a 1987 Vette, it's like a rocket on a scate board. Hard top convertible.
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  • Warpig883Warpig883 Member Posts: 6,459
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by BlackRoses
    I asked who loves the vettes, and what do you collect, not anything about the fr4eakin price....In other words, if you dont have one, what in a vette do you have?...hot wheels? lighters? cards? etc..



    The vettes from the 80s can still be had at decent prices. I really don't like them or want one and don't collect any of the stuff.

    Aren't vettes really just a BallPark Frank extender?
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