The things that people do to "add" to the value of thier car...
10-12-2009, 08:10 PM
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TheCorvetteBen
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The things that people do to "add" to the value of thier car...
Here is something that I have never seen, which I think is really cool. Two 1975 Corvettes that have consecutive VIN numbers.
It would be interesting to know if the original owner ordered them together, or if by some crazy fluke someone ended up buying them not even knowing.
My question is, how does this add $45,000 to the purchase price of the cars? It would be interesting to see what the seller says. At least they look like to be in alright shape.
What other crazy things have you seen done to cars that "add" value to cars?
It would be interesting to know if the original owner ordered them together, or if by some crazy fluke someone ended up buying them not even knowing.
My question is, how does this add $45,000 to the purchase price of the cars? It would be interesting to see what the seller says. At least they look like to be in alright shape.
What other crazy things have you seen done to cars that "add" value to cars?
10-12-2009, 08:20 PM
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I've never seen two Corvettes with consecutive VINs, so I like the idea. Just the same, I can't see that it adds any real value to the cars other than the uniqueness.
It would be a hoot if these two consecutive cars had consecutive time/build dates!!
It would be a hoot if these two consecutive cars had consecutive time/build dates!!
10-12-2009, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by What other crazy things have you seen done to cars that "[I
add[/I]" value to cars?
Re-stamped blocks
Swapped vin tags
Swapped trim tags
Made big blocks out of small block cars
Made 435hp cars out of anything from a small block car to a 390hp car.
Bought buildsheets.
That's all I can think of right now.
That about says it all.
10-13-2009, 02:27 PM
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I have a story that's pretty interesting. Bought my 65, 396 back on April 28th in 1975. The dealership said they had to put 2 new tires on to pass inspection, so I got it the next day on April 29th. Its build date is I-29 (April 29th). We all know this is the first year for the big block. I bought it 34 years ago.
In 1979 I bought another Corvette a 74 454. It's build date is also I-29, (April 29th). The last year for the big block. So they rolled off the assembly line the same day except 9 years apart. The last 6 digits of my 74's v.i.n. are 425369. A combination of numbers of the 65's engine, 396-425.
The 65's Holley carb is a 3124. The 74's Rochester Quadrajet is also a 3124.
Odd, but true.
In 1979 I bought another Corvette a 74 454. It's build date is also I-29, (April 29th). The last year for the big block. So they rolled off the assembly line the same day except 9 years apart. The last 6 digits of my 74's v.i.n. are 425369. A combination of numbers of the 65's engine, 396-425.
The 65's Holley carb is a 3124. The 74's Rochester Quadrajet is also a 3124.
Odd, but true.
10-13-2009, 03:12 PM
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No bids so far.
10-13-2009, 05:29 PM
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In 1994 my son bought a 1969 Mustang SportsRoof (fastback) with a build date of September 30, 1968 per the door tag. That would be the production control planned date to build the car but not necessarily the actual build date. The actual build date could be as much as two weeks prior to or after the stamped production control date. In 1998 I bought a 1969 Mustang convertible. That car had a production control date of September 20, 1968. After I bought the vert, I sent away to Ford Customer Service for "History 999" reports that would tell me what equipment each car was manufactured with and what actual date the cars were built on. To my amazement, both of our cars were built in the San Jose, CA assembly plant on October 2, 1968. I don't think I could sell them as a set for a higher price, but it sure is a strange coincidence. BTW, we still have both cars.
10-13-2009, 06:05 PM
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Hi,
I bought a Sol Cat 18 catamaran with production #1239.
Five years later I bought a NACRA 5.2 catamaran with production #1239.
The fellow I raced with bought a Hobie 18 catamaran with production#1239.
No one gave us any extra money for them as a set when they were sold.
Regards,
Alan
I bought a Sol Cat 18 catamaran with production #1239.
Five years later I bought a NACRA 5.2 catamaran with production #1239.
The fellow I raced with bought a Hobie 18 catamaran with production#1239.
No one gave us any extra money for them as a set when they were sold.
Regards,
Alan
10-14-2009, 02:10 PM
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No one gave us any extra money for them as a set when they were sold.
Regards,
Alan[/QUOTE]
Yep, you're absolutely right, there's no extra money for things like this. But, things like this are pretty cool and strange at the same time. It's all just coincidence is all it is.
Regards,
Alan[/QUOTE]
Yep, you're absolutely right, there's no extra money for things like this. But, things like this are pretty cool and strange at the same time. It's all just coincidence is all it is.
10-14-2009, 05:12 PM
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Along the same lne, a cliebt of mne s really into old Ford's.
Last I visited with hm he had a 64 1/2 Mustang Vert with production number 011....
Could be worth a little more than the average Mustang...
One of hs other cars is a 1924 Ford Touring that was owned by his grandfather (paperwork to prove it). Not worth any more than any other. But worth a lot more to him....
Last I visited with hm he had a 64 1/2 Mustang Vert with production number 011....
Could be worth a little more than the average Mustang...
One of hs other cars is a 1924 Ford Touring that was owned by his grandfather (paperwork to prove it). Not worth any more than any other. But worth a lot more to him....
10-14-2009, 05:53 PM
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10-14-2009, 06:55 PM
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I have a story that's pretty interesting. Bought my 65, 396 back on April 28th in 1975. The dealership said they had to put 2 new tires on to pass inspection, so I got it the next day on April 29th. Its build date is I-29 (April 29th). We all know this is the first year for the big block. I bought it 34 years ago.
In 1979 I bought another Corvette a 74 454. It's build date is also I-29, (April 29th). The last year for the big block. So they rolled off the assembly line the same day except 9 years apart. The last 6 digits of my 74's v.i.n. are 425369. A combination of numbers of the 65's engine, 396-425.
The 65's Holley carb is a 3124. The 74's Rochester Quadrajet is also a 3124.
Odd, but true.
In 1979 I bought another Corvette a 74 454. It's build date is also I-29, (April 29th). The last year for the big block. So they rolled off the assembly line the same day except 9 years apart. The last 6 digits of my 74's v.i.n. are 425369. A combination of numbers of the 65's engine, 396-425.
The 65's Holley carb is a 3124. The 74's Rochester Quadrajet is also a 3124.
Odd, but true.
10-15-2009, 12:38 PM
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A couple to a few days after buying my 74, checked it's build date and the what nots and this is when I found the similarities between the 2.
I know no one really cares, but it's interesting to me.
10-15-2009, 12:42 PM
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I don't know, I thought it was pretty cool. Not like it was life-changing for me, but it was more interesting than reading another thread about whether or not using a cooler rated thermostat will cure someone's overheating problem.