1989 Convertible F/S Collectors Dream - "One of a Kind"
This vette is the Only one built at Bowling Green where it was moved back to the paint shop for two weeks of Clear Coating and Polishing to test their new vendor DUPONT's paint. I challenge you to produce any car with as much documentation. I have more than 50 pictures in the plant showing the assembly and paint process. I am putting this car on eBay March 26. Check out my Gallery
Last edited by lambremont; 03-17-2005 at 04:35 PM.
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Rich, I bought this car in 1992 with 29,000 miles. I wasn't looking for a Corvette, but couldn't pass it up when I saw the paint and documentation. I have now decided to sell it because of my age(61) and health. I no longer have the energy to show and protect it as I have in the past. The car has always been covered and garaged. I run it once a month to keep it lubricated. I'm having a no reserve ebay auction beginning on March 26 for 10 days with a starting bid of 30,000. If someone is seriously interested, I can postpone the start date until they have had a chance to look it over. I live in Tyler,TX and welcome visitors to come see this fantastic car. I would love to tell the story of this car's history. Jerry
Location: Lets just be honest with each other and let nature take its course
I'm a little lost what makes this car so special. Is it because they were switching to a new Clear coat or paint system for that year so this car received a little nicer paint and in return weren't all cars produced that year, produced with the same paint your car has? Was this just a car that was wet sanded and buffed from the factory? Is is a special color?
I not aware of the current process, but in 1989, you could see orange peel in production Corvettes. In the year 1989, they switched to Dupont paint so they used this car as an example to test the new paint by taking it back to the paint shop after leaving the Assembly Line at Bowling Green for two weeks and gave it many sandings and Clear coats(20+). I'm not sure how this car would would look along side a new C6, but I can tell you that it out shines any C4. It is documented as the Only Corvette produced at Bowling Green that was treated this way. You can see in the paint photos where the technician is testing all parts of the car. I have these test results as well as 50 pictures of the complete assembly process taken by Bob Shell, Supervisor of Paint and Trim at Bowling Green. He put the first 3000 miles on this car. When I purchased the car, I couldn't believe the shine. And, when I saw the Album, loaded with documentation, I had to have it.
I dont see what makes it worth 30K. I mean this is just my two cents and I am in no way putting you down, but its JUST PAINT. So unless this babys got 800HP there is really nothing too special about it. Now if you had a proto-type vette with 350+HP then that would be something. Good luck though!
Come on guys, this is a 61 year old man, give him some respect. Although I can understand the sentiment of some of you when you state the price is excessive for what some of us feel is just paint but it is his car and he can ask what ever price he feels the car is worth.
Also, it is unique; it’s not a prototype because GM never put that much effort into any subsequent C4’s; it’s more like a test car that made it out of the plant, intact.
Personally, I would never pay $30,000. for it but I’m not a collector, I buy em to drive em like I stole em.
I don't think Lambremont asked for aney ones opinion. It sounds like he has a ton of doucumentation and information on this one of a kind vett.It sounds like he is proud of it. He also showed and enjoyed it. I am not a car colector I have no clue what it is worth do you. It's just time to sell his prize car. I doubt selling his pride and joy is a high spot in his life. Give him a break.
Last edited by redvette6spd; 03-17-2005 at 07:31 PM.
OK, Guys, I have had the car evaluated and the value is well above 30K.
You need to be a collector to understand. This is not a driver unless you have plenty of money and could care less. I bought it in 1992 and have put only 500 miles on this showcar.
This car is a neat piece of C-4 history. It will probably take a while longer before most people realize how few of these cars survived in this condition and with these type of special prep and documentation. Good luck on finding a buyer who appreciates the car and continues to preserve it! Ike
This is why I would not never try to sell my car on this forum .The next thing is someone will quote KBB .
KBB Value for a run of the Mill ’89 Corvette, Convertible in Excellent Condition for all 15 Zip Codes in Tyler, TX. is $8,950. Lambremont’s Corvette is far from run of the Mill; it’s unique so an average value cannot be set.
However,
KBB Value for a run of the Mill (Aqua) ’92 Corvette in Good Condition for all 61 Zip Codes in Orlando, FL. is also $8,950. Hmmmm. I’ll take the ’89 Convertible in Excellent Condition.
I can see why you have such animosity for those that quote KBB Values.
Hmmm. Where to start... Well, for starters, I know of no other Vettes where the paint was analyzed via spectrometer at the factory. That in itself is very unique and valuable. Perhaps you don't understand what it entails.
Basically, the spectrometer analyzes the reflected light at different wavelengths. Much more than a simple "paint code" the information provided would allow a competent paint shop (IE not Lowe's) to mix an exact match for that very paint that was placed on the car. You could say that the car is exactly the same as the day it rolled off the factory floor and have the proof to back it up.
Most of the documentation in the gallery (roll sheet, build sheet) does not leave the factory with the car. I'm going to assume that only someone that works at the factory could even get one.
Basically, this car has all the goodies that an NCRS judge will wet his pants over. It's a Top Flight, Bloomington Gold ready to go in a neat little package. Just store and wait.
Last edited by Mr Mojo; 04-02-2005 at 09:28 AM.
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Hmmm. Where to start... Well, for starters, I know of no other Vettes where the paint was analyzed via spectrometer at the factory. That in itself is very unique and valuable. Perhaps you don't understand what it entails.
Basically, the spectrometer analyzes the reflected light at different wavelengths. Much more than a simple "paint code" the information provided would allow a competent paint shop (IE not Lowe's) to mix an exact match for that very paint that was placed on the car. You could say that the car is exactly the same as the day it rolled off the factory floor and have the proof to back it up.
Most of the documentation in the gallery (roll sheet, build sheet) does not leave the factory with the car. I'm going to assume that only someone that works at the factory could even get one.
Basically, this car has all the goodies that an NCRS judge will wet his pants over. It's a Top Flight, Bloomington Gold ready to go in a neat little package. Just store and wait.
Terry, Thank You for explaining the process. I can understand how some could not appreciate this unique Corvette. Most people believe cars should be driven then discarded when no longer useful. I guess I'm too much of a car nut to think that way. Jerry
I think that's pretty cool having all of those pics of your car being worked on in the factory....... nice looking too. Was wondering why you wouldn't consider something like Barret Jackson.
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1989 Convertible F/S Collectors Dream - "One of a Kind"
what makes this car so special. Is it because they were switching to a new Clear coat or paint system for that year so this car received a little nicer paint and in return weren't all cars produced that year, produced with the same paint your car has? Was this just a car that was wet sanded and buffed from the factory? Is is a special color? 
Ike
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