FS: 1965 Nassau Blue Coupe, 4-speed w/ Factory A/C, $55,000
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A great day for a great car!!!
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Hope this helps...Mark
http://www.bloomingtongold.com/index...vivor-corvette
e SURVIVOR® Award is designed to recognize those Corvettes that are "worn in, but not worn out." A SURVIVOR Corvette is significantly unrestored, unrepaired, or unmodified and meets these requirements:
Is over 20 years old
Can pass a road test over 10 miles
Retains OEM engine
Remains unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered;
50% or more in three of four sections to attain SURVIVOR Bronze
66% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Silver
80% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Gold
http://www.bloomingtongold.com/index...vivor-corvette
e SURVIVOR® Award is designed to recognize those Corvettes that are "worn in, but not worn out." A SURVIVOR Corvette is significantly unrestored, unrepaired, or unmodified and meets these requirements:
Is over 20 years old
Can pass a road test over 10 miles
Retains OEM engine
Remains unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered;
50% or more in three of four sections to attain SURVIVOR Bronze
66% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Silver
80% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Gold
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Hope this helps...Mark
http://www.bloomingtongold.com/index...vivor-corvette
e SURVIVOR® Award is designed to recognize those Corvettes that are "worn in, but not worn out." A SURVIVOR Corvette is significantly unrestored, unrepaired, or unmodified and meets these requirements:
Is over 20 years old
Can pass a road test over 10 miles
Retains OEM engine
Remains unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered;
50% or more in three of four sections to attain SURVIVOR Bronze
66% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Silver
80% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Gold
http://www.bloomingtongold.com/index...vivor-corvette
e SURVIVOR® Award is designed to recognize those Corvettes that are "worn in, but not worn out." A SURVIVOR Corvette is significantly unrestored, unrepaired, or unmodified and meets these requirements:
Is over 20 years old
Can pass a road test over 10 miles
Retains OEM engine
Remains unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered;
50% or more in three of four sections to attain SURVIVOR Bronze
66% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Silver
80% or more in all four sections to attain SURVIVOR Gold
I've never been into judging for one of my cars, but guess if I planned on having it done I'd have to go and talk to Marty Fowler, one of the mid-year Bloomington judges near me and find out what "significantly unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered" means with respect to judging.
Thanks!
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Right, I've read that previously, but it's been some number of years back. And after reading the summary, I'm still uncertain as to how the percentages in each of the four categories is determined . . . . .
I've never been into judging for one of my cars, but guess if I planned on having it done I'd have to go and talk to Marty Fowler, one of the mid-year Bloomington judges near me and find out what "significantly unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered" means with respect to judging.
Thanks!
I've never been into judging for one of my cars, but guess if I planned on having it done I'd have to go and talk to Marty Fowler, one of the mid-year Bloomington judges near me and find out what "significantly unrestored, un-refinished, or unaltered" means with respect to judging.
Thanks!
Actually, I'm not sure that a replaced body panel would necessarily exempt a car from attaining Survivor. The rules require specifically that the car have its OEM engine, regardless of percentage scoring in the 4 categories. However, there's no such specificity re: body panels.
The "remains unrestored, unrefinished and unaltered" statement is referring to the percentage of parts in each category.
Its possible a car could fail in the Exterior section because of the body panels, but still score high enough (50%) in the remaining categories to score a Bronze.
I'd have to ask a Survivor judge to be sure.
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The percentages refer to the parts within the 4 categories ( Exterior, Interior, Under Hood, Chassis) being significantly unrefinished. The original purpose of Survivor judging was to provide a historical reference point for the cars in the future. If something is replaced or restored, it loses those points. Finish and configuration is everything.
Actually, I'm not sure that a replaced body panel would necessarily exempt a car from attaining Survivor. The rules require specifically that the car have its OEM engine, regardless of percentage scoring in the 4 categories. However, there's no such specificity re: body panels.
The "remains unrestored, unrefinished and unaltered" statement is referring to the percentage of parts in each category.
Its possible a car could fail in the Exterior section because of the body panels, but still score high enough (50%) in the remaining categories to score a Bronze.
I'd have to ask a Survivor judge to be sure.
Actually, I'm not sure that a replaced body panel would necessarily exempt a car from attaining Survivor. The rules require specifically that the car have its OEM engine, regardless of percentage scoring in the 4 categories. However, there's no such specificity re: body panels.
The "remains unrestored, unrefinished and unaltered" statement is referring to the percentage of parts in each category.
Its possible a car could fail in the Exterior section because of the body panels, but still score high enough (50%) in the remaining categories to score a Bronze.
I'd have to ask a Survivor judge to be sure.
But, I as well would have to ask a survivor judge as to how they look at the cars.
BTW, she goes to the Classic Auto Auction this coming Friday and Saturday, the 11th and 12th of July at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. We'll see how it goes . . . . . !!
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Sold sold sold
Sorry that you were unable to contact me at the number listed. That's my correct number and I've been receiving calls all along on my phone, so I'm uncertain as to what your problem may have been.
But, probably no matter at this point, as the car did sell this past Saturday during "prime time" at the auction. Brought me $50,000 and the added buyer's premium of 7% would have put the buyer's price well above the $50,000 figure. Had a lot of nice cars at the auction, most of which did sell. I took a few photos and will try and post a few at a later date. Sherm Smith's auctions are some of the best in the mid-west in my opinion. There's another one upcoming this October or November in Paducah, Kentucky as I'm recalling.
My car sold to the Fast Lane folks in St. Charles, Missouri (just outside of St. Louis), so I expect it to be available for sale in the near future, needless to say at a significantly higher price. I was hoping someone on the forum would be able to take advantage of the purchase, but it wasn't to be. Several folks were interested and were bidders at the auction. Somewhat mixed emotions to see it go . . . . . . .
Mods, you can close this thread anytime you so wish, as far as I'm concerned . . . . . . Thanks to everyone for your support and interest, I'm now down to two Corvettes, my Mosport '66 convertible automatic and my 2004 LeMans Commerative Edition convertible. I'm feeling blessed, thanks again!!!
Ron
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Already on their website www.fastlanecars.com
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Mike,
Sorry that you were unable to contact me at the number listed. That's my correct number and I've been receiving calls all along on my phone, so I'm uncertain as to what your problem may have been.
But, probably no matter at this point, as the car did sell this past Saturday during "prime time" at the auction. Brought me $50,000 and the added buyer's premium of 7% would have put the buyer's price well above the $50,000 figure. Had a lot of nice cars at the auction, most of which did sell. I took a few photos and will try and post a few at a later date. Sherm Smith's auctions are some of the best in the mid-west in my opinion. There's another one upcoming this October or November in Paducah, Kentucky as I'm recalling.
My car sold to the Fast Lane folks in St. Charles, Missouri (just outside of St. Louis), so I expect it to be available for sale in the near future, needless to say at a significantly higher price. I was hoping someone on the forum would be able to take advantage of the purchase, but it wasn't to be. Several folks were interested and were bidders at the auction. Somewhat mixed emotions to see it go . . . . . . .
Mods, you can close this thread anytime you so wish, as far as I'm concerned . . . . . . Thanks to everyone for your support and interest, I'm now down to two Corvettes, my Mosport '66 convertible automatic and my 2004 LeMans Commerative Edition convertible. I'm feeling blessed, thanks again!!!
Ron
Sorry that you were unable to contact me at the number listed. That's my correct number and I've been receiving calls all along on my phone, so I'm uncertain as to what your problem may have been.
But, probably no matter at this point, as the car did sell this past Saturday during "prime time" at the auction. Brought me $50,000 and the added buyer's premium of 7% would have put the buyer's price well above the $50,000 figure. Had a lot of nice cars at the auction, most of which did sell. I took a few photos and will try and post a few at a later date. Sherm Smith's auctions are some of the best in the mid-west in my opinion. There's another one upcoming this October or November in Paducah, Kentucky as I'm recalling.
My car sold to the Fast Lane folks in St. Charles, Missouri (just outside of St. Louis), so I expect it to be available for sale in the near future, needless to say at a significantly higher price. I was hoping someone on the forum would be able to take advantage of the purchase, but it wasn't to be. Several folks were interested and were bidders at the auction. Somewhat mixed emotions to see it go . . . . . . .
Mods, you can close this thread anytime you so wish, as far as I'm concerned . . . . . . Thanks to everyone for your support and interest, I'm now down to two Corvettes, my Mosport '66 convertible automatic and my 2004 LeMans Commerative Edition convertible. I'm feeling blessed, thanks again!!!
Ron
My feeling is that someone on the forum missed a good buy, but you might suspect mine is not an unbiased opinion!! lol
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Mike,
Sorry that you were unable to contact me at the number listed. That's my correct number and I've been receiving calls all along on my phone, so I'm uncertain as to what your problem may have been.
But, probably no matter at this point, as the car did sell this past Saturday during "prime time" at the auction. Brought me $50,000 and the added buyer's premium of 7% would have put the buyer's price well above the $50,000 figure. Had a lot of nice cars at the auction, most of which did sell. I took a few photos and will try and post a few at a later date. Sherm Smith's auctions are some of the best in the mid-west in my opinion. There's another one upcoming this October or November in Paducah, Kentucky as I'm recalling.
My car sold to the Fast Lane folks in St. Charles, Missouri (just outside of St. Louis), so I expect it to be available for sale in the near future, needless to say at a significantly higher price. I was hoping someone on the forum would be able to take advantage of the purchase, but it wasn't to be. Several folks were interested and were bidders at the auction. Somewhat mixed emotions to see it go . . . . . . .
Mods, you can close this thread anytime you so wish, as far as I'm concerned . . . . . . Thanks to everyone for your support and interest, I'm now down to two Corvettes, my Mosport '66 convertible automatic and my 2004 LeMans Commerative Edition convertible. I'm feeling blessed, thanks again!!!
Ron
Sorry that you were unable to contact me at the number listed. That's my correct number and I've been receiving calls all along on my phone, so I'm uncertain as to what your problem may have been.
But, probably no matter at this point, as the car did sell this past Saturday during "prime time" at the auction. Brought me $50,000 and the added buyer's premium of 7% would have put the buyer's price well above the $50,000 figure. Had a lot of nice cars at the auction, most of which did sell. I took a few photos and will try and post a few at a later date. Sherm Smith's auctions are some of the best in the mid-west in my opinion. There's another one upcoming this October or November in Paducah, Kentucky as I'm recalling.
My car sold to the Fast Lane folks in St. Charles, Missouri (just outside of St. Louis), so I expect it to be available for sale in the near future, needless to say at a significantly higher price. I was hoping someone on the forum would be able to take advantage of the purchase, but it wasn't to be. Several folks were interested and were bidders at the auction. Somewhat mixed emotions to see it go . . . . . . .
Mods, you can close this thread anytime you so wish, as far as I'm concerned . . . . . . Thanks to everyone for your support and interest, I'm now down to two Corvettes, my Mosport '66 convertible automatic and my 2004 LeMans Commerative Edition convertible. I'm feeling blessed, thanks again!!!
Ron