Very promising new ebay listing
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James Vette
CCCUK Member
I'm hoping to view this next week with my Dad.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
Thanks! I'm sure it's just low staff issues because of covid but will keep that in mind.
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Don’t be put off the car due to little things, vertically everything is available for the corvette. You can improve on it over time to get it to how you want it. Don’t be afraid to bid them, they can only say no.
James Vette
CCCUK Member
Took this at thruxton circuit and the black/gold one looks so cool from the nationals.
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teamzr1
Supporting vendor
The gold in the front just a little too much for me
My 1989 C4, black, Texas summer heat :-(
I went light on the gold, also gold anodized on wheels with a vented high raise hood I designed
Funny story is I worked for GM at the tech center
I had one of the first 1989s with the new ZF M6 tranny and in the first week of owning it took it to a racetrack
and snapped 2nd gear in half :-(
GM was not too happy with me as they were spouting how strong this tranny was
My 1989 C4, black, Texas summer heat :-(
I went light on the gold, also gold anodized on wheels with a vented high raise hood I designed
Funny story is I worked for GM at the tech center
I had one of the first 1989s with the new ZF M6 tranny and in the first week of owning it took it to a racetrack
and snapped 2nd gear in half :-(
GM was not too happy with me as they were spouting how strong this tranny was
Chuffer
CCCUK regional rep
Apparently no rust ? That`ll be the day ! Be sure to check all the usual suspect areas especially the the bottom of the A pillars in the bird cage . Ask to take the kick panels off in both foot wells to look inside . Only a couple of screws to whip out . Nothing wrong with those seats by look of it , if you buy it just enjoy the car as it is . You will have other more important things to spend £1000.00 on . I bought for a pair of brand new leather on new foams with the 2 inch bolsters from Claremont in 2017 for £895 + VAT so will cost more now I`m sure .
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Nassau65
CCCUK Member
For me, the collector edition needs to have the correct interior, that’s one of the things that make it special. Exterior colour/Graphics, unique interior and wheels, and the opening rear hatch. Me personally would have to change them ASAP.
The seats ARE a bargaining point as the car should have them, and most potential buyers WILL know this and bargain accordingly. Bet your life they did when they bought it.
Best of luck.
The seats ARE a bargaining point as the car should have them, and most potential buyers WILL know this and bargain accordingly. Bet your life they did when they bought it.
Best of luck.
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James Vette
CCCUK Member
Just realised the front bumper is missing the pencil stripes so must be replaced and the rear bumper seems to be a slightly different colour but that doesn't matter much.
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Probably repainted due to parking damage or paint fade. Both front and back sections on all 74 and upwards suffer discolouration some even fall apart.
What about this one
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Yes, don’t understand why they have done that at all. Also don’t understand why midland mustangs didn’t get the correct ones fitted prior to shipping it over. I know I would have.
Roscobbc
Moderator
Even with that mileage you'd reasonably expect to see a Collectors Edition at a higher figure, certainly from a dealer - (whether its worth the extra is a matter for conjecture)......just think that if its a 'cruiser' that floats yer boat - one of these has gotta be one to have
Nassau65
CCCUK Member
Always liked the exterior colour of the 82 collector edition, the interior may seem a bit snazzy to some but hey it was the early 80’s. A nice car to own in my opinion. The first corvette to break the $20k barrier when new. That was a ton of money back then. $20k would have bought you a real nice house in FL back then.
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