She's sold and gone - final thread
05-23-2007, 11:27 AM
#23
Safety Car
Hello,
Thats a sad sight, and sad to see it go.
But life brings on other important issues.
I have similar photos of a 1978 Silver Anniversary that I sold in 1983. I took the same type of shots with the new owner waving good bye to me, and the tail lights driving off into the distance.
Although I did use the money as a down payment on a house, which in the end is worth WAY MORE than my 78 Vette would ever be. So its all in the perspective. I hope your reasons turn out just as well.
kdf
Thats a sad sight, and sad to see it go.
But life brings on other important issues.
I have similar photos of a 1978 Silver Anniversary that I sold in 1983. I took the same type of shots with the new owner waving good bye to me, and the tail lights driving off into the distance.
Although I did use the money as a down payment on a house, which in the end is worth WAY MORE than my 78 Vette would ever be. So its all in the perspective. I hope your reasons turn out just as well.
kdf
05-23-2007, 02:57 PM
#24
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…you had one of the nicest black C3s that I ever saw I'm not worried.. Dave may not have another C3 in his future, or he may 
... but he will be in a vette in one way or another. And it sure as hell isnt gonna keep me from hangin' with the dude 
Sad to see her go Dave, that was one fine car. At least the method of the cars departure was better than that of Cali-77's
... but he will be in a vette in one way or another. And it sure as hell isnt gonna keep me from hangin' with the dude Sad to see her go Dave, that was one fine car. At least the method of the cars departure was better than that of Cali-77's
Hello,
Thats a sad sight, and sad to see it go.
But life brings on other important issues.
I have similar photos of a 1978 Silver Anniversary that I sold in 1983. I took the same type of shots with the new owner waving good bye to me, and the tail lights driving off into the distance.
Although I did use the money as a down payment on a house, which in the end is worth WAY MORE than my 78 Vette would ever be. So its all in the perspective. I hope your reasons turn out just as well.
kdf
Thats a sad sight, and sad to see it go.
But life brings on other important issues.
I have similar photos of a 1978 Silver Anniversary that I sold in 1983. I took the same type of shots with the new owner waving good bye to me, and the tail lights driving off into the distance.
Although I did use the money as a down payment on a house, which in the end is worth WAY MORE than my 78 Vette would ever be. So its all in the perspective. I hope your reasons turn out just as well.
kdf
Last edited by Cali,68,L-79; 05-23-2007 at 03:16 PM.
05-23-2007, 03:14 PM
#26
Melting Slicks
Your car is (was) beautiful, sad to see it go I'm sure.
Looking for a 2000 - 2004 vert huh?
I did the same in 2002, sold my '82 to jump into the C5 market. I looked for about 8 months, drove every C5 I could get my hands on. Then, one night while surfing for local C5s I punched '82 into the search box - low and behold an identical '82 to the one I sold popped up only this one was a 9.5 out of 10 with only 22K miles. A few weeks later my search for a C5 ended with another C3 in my garage. I later picked up a C5 Z06 (see sig) but that's another story. Moral of my story? Don't go looking at any chrome bumpers while you're searching for your C5!
Oh, one more thing, if you can swing one of each (C3 and C5) you can post on cup holders and floor mats over on the C5 side and still post with pride over here!
Looking for a 2000 - 2004 vert huh?
I did the same in 2002, sold my '82 to jump into the C5 market. I looked for about 8 months, drove every C5 I could get my hands on. Then, one night while surfing for local C5s I punched '82 into the search box - low and behold an identical '82 to the one I sold popped up only this one was a 9.5 out of 10 with only 22K miles. A few weeks later my search for a C5 ended with another C3 in my garage. I later picked up a C5 Z06 (see sig) but that's another story. Moral of my story? Don't go looking at any chrome bumpers while you're searching for your C5!
Oh, one more thing, if you can swing one of each (C3 and C5) you can post on cup holders and floor mats over on the C5 side and still post with pride over here!
Last edited by 2TONE82; 05-23-2007 at 03:16 PM.
05-23-2007, 03:46 PM
#28
Le Mans Master
A few years ago, I had to let go of a '69 L71 4-speed and a '92 LT1 6-speed vert. Both were gorgeous, and it hurt to see them go. Hang in there. Once a Vetter, always a Vetter. You'll be back.
