First Wash in 45 Years: BARN FIND Corvette With 1599 Original Miles! - Youtube Link
04-17-2024, 04:03 AM
#2
Burning Brakes
Those guys did an amazing job cleaning it up, although I'd be a bit worried about water ingress in areas like the doors etc after the use of a power-washer.
But I get increasingly angry about the number of cars (not just Corvettes) that people have abandoned in garages, sheds and even warehouses all over the world - these people must have money to burn or be a missing a screw or something! Some people would love to be in a position to own a Corvette, let alone leave three in a shed for years untouched, and un-loved!
But I get increasingly angry about the number of cars (not just Corvettes) that people have abandoned in garages, sheds and even warehouses all over the world - these people must have money to burn or be a missing a screw or something! Some people would love to be in a position to own a Corvette, let alone leave three in a shed for years untouched, and un-loved!
04-17-2024, 05:35 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
My cousin has a 70-1/2 LT1 Camaro, a Nomad, and I think a Falcon, in another state where they are being stored instead of enjoyed by him. He thinks they are investments!
04-17-2024, 06:16 PM
#5
Melting Slicks
My brother has a 2005 shelby GT500 and it had 19 miles when he got it. The DMV thought it was a mistake. Had to buy another set of ORIGINAL rims and new tires so he could drive it and not RUIN the originals. He always makes a good profit on what he buys and sells, but I am with you, enjoy it. ANd maybe a lot of these guys die off and no one even knows the cars are in those barns for a long time.
04-17-2024, 09:51 PM
#6
They're definitely his choice in investments. Some people realize the value in cars that bring them joy in owning them. That's impossible to value for anyone but the car/s owners.
04-17-2024, 09:53 PM
#7
My brother has a 2005 shelby GT500 and it had 19 miles when he got it. The DMV thought it was a mistake. Had to buy another set of ORIGINAL rims and new tires so he could drive it and not RUIN the originals. He always makes a good profit on what he buys and sells, but I am with you, enjoy it. ANd maybe a lot of these guys die off and no one even knows the cars are in those barns for a long time.
04-18-2024, 08:19 AM
#8
Team Owner
04-18-2024, 08:40 AM
#9
Racer
Thread Starter
That reminds me of a situation that's potentially brewing in my area. I had a long time friend who amassed a significant collection of unique cars. He had them in a storage facility that he owned. There was also quite a bit of extra space in this building, and he rented it out to others, to store their cars, especially during the winter. My friend died suddenly, about 3 months ago, and I don't know if his ditzy, second wife, knew anything about these storage arrangements. There may be a number of "PO'ed" people, really soon, wanting to know how to get their cars out of the building!!