Merlin522

It is with great sadness that I announce that the car is for sale. I have driven it a number of times in the last few weeks & the fact is - driving the car is VERY uncomfortable for me. I simply do not fit. There are other reasons as well. I have built my dream & now I'm ready to move onto the next thing. I am going back to school for my doctorate. Things are also kind of shaky at Boeing right now, so I will likely have to take a large pay cut & go back to Microsoft. For all these reasons, I made the decision to go ahead & sell it. I felt I needed to let all my friends here know because you would have certainly found out & been sad that I didn't tell you firsthand. I have set the reserve at $100K, which is $150K less than I have invested in the car. I don't expect it to sell on Ebay & will likely have to take it over to Park Place & Dupont Registry, but I figured I would give it a shot. Thanks again to everyone who has supported me during this project. I had hoped to be able to bring the car to the Cruise In. I am going to request whoever buys it that they try to bring it there for everyone to see. My goal was to build a car that would cure me of my need to go fast & this car has done just that. I nearly killed Chris & myself last week when I slipped trying to adjust my knee. I hit the pedal & the tires just lit up. The car makes such a scary howl when you give it power. I wish I could keep it & just go out to hear it run every once in a while, but a car like this needs someone who fits in it & will take care of it. I simply don't fit & won't have the time next year to mess with it. Thanks again to everyone who supported me with this project!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1874582531

BeachinVette

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I am Sorry Steve. I hope you do well in the sale. I wish I could afford it.

Bob

I'm gonna get you started too. I am bidding everything I have in the bank.


[Modified by 76 Red, 11:29 PM 12/9/2002]

sharkthehunter77

i am going to track the life of this car for as long as it exist if at all possible. A lot of technology was developed/used in its inception and as a C3 fan I think its best place in in the Corvette mesuem ,but some private owner will buy it and we will se it pop up from time to time. It is my version of a ferrari fans 250 GTO ( something like 25 or so built). I may even see it in person someday( and hear it)!!!!

PatsLs1vette

This is a sad day indeed :( :sad:

gdh

Sorry to hear this after following this build up, but like you I enjoy living as well and that car just sounds too damn scary for anyone except maybe a professional seasoned racer. Best wishes on your next project and eagerly look fwd to its build up as well. :cheers:

Blues77

Steve, The Merlin guy in your sig looks alot sader than usual. Thanks for entertaining us with your build up and keeping us informed. Will we get some videos before the sale? Hopefully a forum member buys it. :cheers:

Crash Dummy

That is one wicked creation you came up with. Hopefully it goes to a home where it is appreciated.

Metal Wulf

anyone know where i could sell a kidney so i can bid on it ??

Corvettes White

Steve:

I do not know what takes more *****, building such a car or selling it so soon after competition. Either way may hat is off to you for being the patron of such a fine work of art.

George

Desertdawg

Sorry to hear about your pending job loss or change. You know the aviation industry will never go away. So hang tuff if you can.

And remember just because you sell you monster, you don't have to give up your membership to the greatest place on the internet.
Corvette Forum Rules. :cheers:

Oldguard 7

I agree with sharkhunter77 try the corvette museum. It IS a radical car.


[Modified by Oldguard 7, 6:04 AM 12/10/2002]

NassyVette

:iagree: :cheers:

Oldguard 7

Is that blue or black paint? If it is blue what shade of blue is it? I hope to find a '72 and have it painted a real dark blue.


[Modified by Oldguard 7, 6:05 AM 12/10/2002]

vettedan

Steve
You have to be proud of what you accomplished. I sorry to hear it didn't work out completely as you wanted. I have seen Merlin and the craftsmanship is top notch. It's too bad you can't at least keep Merlin long enough to get Merlin & yourself in a few magazines. On the positive side, you have gained a lifetime of knowledge building this awesome machine. Good luck with your career.Congratulations on a job well done.
Dan :thumbs:

VetticusSupersonicus

I don't know how easy it's going to be to sell that monster, but somebody here had a good idea a while back: sell lottery tickets to Corvette Forum members. 500 tickets for $200 or whatever works. I know that I'd be happy to buy one for a chance to win that thing, and I'm sure many other members feel the same way. You could be sure that it would find a good home. :)

Good luck, and congratulations on building the baddest car ever. :cheers:

(By the way, if you don't mind my asking, what sort of work do you do for Boeing?)

Sting Raycin

I'm not sure, but this suggestion sounds highly illegal :crazy:

BSeery

Can I bid $1000 for just a day's rental at the local track ?

WashingtonRacer

Merlin I live like 20 miles from you,, and your not gonna give me the opportunity to hear this thing in person before it's gone forever?? this breaks my heart.

It is too bad that you are having to resort to this. Are you sure you can't just try on a pair of those early bird style Ferarri seats. Paper thin buckets Compact yet roomy, And maybe drive it for a little longer?

Maurice

Ok, since we are doing creative financing.... 100,000K / 12 months = $8,333.33. I am in for 1/12th for 30 days a year for the life of the car. Can I get 11 others?

groovyjay

Sorry to hear that the Beats wasn't comfortable for you... :sad: You've done so much for this community that I trully hope you're not going anyway. Keep us posted how the sale is going. :cheers: