Originally Posted by Sunstroked (Post 1584312569)

Just a few comments as I believe Indydoug got it right.

Glad you're still looking. You'll find what you're looking for, eventually.
I love to do research for various things I do. The 1 thing I think you need to keep in mind is that nothing is perfect. I'm building my car based on what I envision. As this LT1 owner obviously did too.

I really believe you could be happy with this red one. It looks like a great car. Even though I'm a firm believer in making it how you want it, in this case he may have devalued the car somewhat by changing colors. Obviously, it made the owner happy at the time. I've been to a lot of local corvette only shows here in NV and AZ. The 1 thing I have noticed is almost NONE of the older corvettes driven to these shows were top level restored to original cars. Nearly everyone has personalized their cars or made changes to some degree. So keep that in mind.

I remember the earlier posts on your hunt for the right car. I think it was more of a tiff, feelings getting hurt, etc. on both parties that kept the deal from going through. I know, price was based on condition, which was misrepresented. Which brings me to what I posted above. Unless its a museum piece, or a very meticulously restored car, finding the perfect car may take awhile.

Originally Posted by Ret.Horsecop13 (Post 1584308589)

No not mad , just not willing to go through the nonsense again. Everyone else will catch on , just give them time.

Originally Posted by LeMans Pete (Post 1584315478)

:iagree: These posts do have a reoccurring theme. Buying a car is exciting, but the need for attention is a little overboard for me.

You've received more advice than you know what to do with. Go buy a C3 corvette, then come back and enjoy it with us.

Originally Posted by theblackvette (Post 1584315612)

Please accept my apology for disturbing your corvetteforum experience. It is not my intention to make anyone have grief here. I value the wealth of info I receive from the membership and I learn things about each vehicle I present here. I would not have discovered specific items if I did not present and would have made a purchase error. Again I apologize for this. Thank you and best regards. :cheers:

Originally Posted by wsaugenstein (Post 1584315986)

The only problem I see here is that some posters have a need to complain about the OP's effort to gain information and advice.

If anyone doesn't like the discussion, or if they have such a big ego that they are offended by the OP not taking just their advice, but weighing all of the advice, they should not click on the thread. If they're having a bummer, then keep it to themselves. The OP has no reason to apologize.

I ask for advice on the Forum on some occasions because I value the advice of those who have information I don't, or who have more experience and knowledge than me. But when I run across the "holier than thou" or "what a waste of time thread" attitudes, I have to shake my head and wonder what made that J.O. so crotchety. To all of you who have negative things to say about the thread, take it down the block and bother someone else. Click on another thread and rain on someone else's parade. If I want to listen to complaining, I'll go home from work early and ask the wife how her day was.

Originally Posted by wsaugenstein (Post 1584328951)

I dug up information yesterday on a 1972 LT-1 green convertible with 83K miles for sale in NJ for $38,500 in March, 2013. The adv. claims that the present owner has had it since 1979. I don't know if it was sold. If you want me to scan the adv. and email it to you, give me your email address by emailing me at wsaugenstein@hotmail.com.

Originally Posted by theblackvette (Post 1584329736)

Thank you so much for letting me know but I am going to still look for a 1971 model. :cheers:

Originally Posted by wsaugenstein (Post 1584332545)

Why?
I don't know much about LT-1's, so I'm curious.

Originally Posted by Ret.Horsecop13 (Post 1584333263)

Catching on yet?

Originally Posted by Ret.Horsecop13 (Post 1584308589)

No not mad , just not willing to go through the nonsense again. Everyone else will catch on , just give them time.

Originally Posted by jr9170 (Post 1584301815)

44k is too high. Probably should be priced in the low 30k range.

Originally Posted by theblackvette (Post 1584302218)

Well this is one of his replied to me regarding the color change. Is he thinking this or did I misunderstand him?????

"The reason for the paint change is that War Bonnet or Brands Hatch Green are the worst colors for selling."

:cheers:

Originally Posted by vettestu (Post 1584333602)

If this car was repainted with "selling" as a top priority then it's not something you want to chase or invest in. $44K should buy alot of provenance and a damn nice car to boot.

Originally Posted by LoneStarV (Post 1584333545)

What seems to be the problem? We have a C3 buyer trying to find the RIGHT vette for him. He knows what he wants and won't settle for less AND is willing to pay up to do it. I looked at a vette for him today but i wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. This forum is to help vette owners and future vette owners. YOU don't get to judge if he's genuine in his search. You're not helping you're sniping.

Originally Posted by bmans vette (Post 1584343475)

But my fav vette if money was no object is the 63 SWC with the big block and 4 spd.

:thumbs:

Originally Posted by bmans vette (Post 1584343475)

To the OP -
I wish you much luck in your continued quest!

Problem with some posters here is that they never understood the book, Man of La Mancha or the modern day movie, Vision Quest.
They would have turned around and quit a long time ago.

Now they find a guy who reminds them of that and they want to piss on his parade.

Fine - make your comment and move along. Why the need to keep coming back to throw more rocks? I don't get it.

I am custom building a 75 the way I want it.

But my fav vette if money was no object is the 63 SWC with the big block and 4 spd.

So keep looking my friend.

Peace
Bman :thumbs:

Originally Posted by ranger9812 (Post 1584343626)

A big block '63 SWC would truly be a special find... :rofl:

Originally Posted by theblackvette (Post 1584344554)

Hello Bman and I hope you are having a great weekend.


Thank you and best regards and hopefully I will find something right for me eventually.
:cheers: