78 Anniversary Convertible

[Vette7984]

Hi guys I have what I believe to be a rare converted 78 Corvette. Apparently 1 of 12 converted in 78. Needs some work ie a gearbox etc
Looking forward to returning it to the road!

 

[Vette7984]

 

[kentvette]

Welcome - it needs a CCCUK Membership sticker first of all!

Is that the car that used to belong to Corvette Kingdom, then ex CCCUK member Nick James?

 

[Vette7984]

Welcome - it needs a CCCUK Membership sticker first of all!

Is that the car that used to belong to Corvette Kingdom, then ex CCCUK member Nick James?

Hi I’m unsure about corvette kingdom owning it and any other club members?
Hopefully someone recognises it?

 

[kentvette]

Have you established what year it is - a '78 with earlier rear bodywork (and post 1980 bumper), or a pre '78 painted and badged?

 

[Vette7984]

It’s a 78 anniversary model with the other parts to suit.

 

[mickn]

Welcome - it needs a CCCUK Membership sticker first of all!

Is that the car that used to belong to Corvette Kingdom, then ex CCCUK member Nick James?

I don't think that's the car CK had. When I was looking for mine nearly 19 years ago now I drove up to Ray's house (Scott's dad) on a Sunday when they first had the silver one. I think it was a 74 convertible that had a later (81 or 82) front and rear on it, it had an oxblood red interior that the previous owner had added gold painted stripes to the seats, yes they looked as bad as that sounds! I think they kept and sorted the car and Scott's mum (Diane?) had the car eventually. Bodywise the car looked a really nice shape.

 

[antijam]

[QUOTE="kentvette, post: 16152, member: 20"
.......Is that the car that used to belong to Corvette Kingdom, then ex CCCUK member Nick James?
[/QUOTE]

I'm a Nick James (not the ex CCCUK member) . I recently ordered some parts from Claremont and got an email from Tom asking if I was the same Nick James that used to have the Blue LT1. Sadly I'm not - but it sounds as if he enjoyed his 'Vettes!

 

[Vette7984]

No worries it was in Bournemouth for around 10 years before I bought it.
it’s that unusual someone will probably recognise it.

 

[kentvette]

[QUOTE="kentvette, post: 16152, member: 20"
.......Is that the car that used to belong to Corvette Kingdom, then ex CCCUK member Nick James?

I'm a Nick James (not the ex CCCUK member) . I recently ordered some parts from Claremont and got an email from Tom asking if I was the same Nick James that used to have the Blue LT1. Sadly I'm not - but it sounds as if he enjoyed his 'Vettes!
[/QUOTE]

Ha! The "other" Nick James was a character! He was and still is (I think), Essex based. He had quite a few nice Corvettes of various generations. Haven't heard from him for about 12 years though!

 

[kentvette]

I don't think that's the car CK had. When I was looking for mine nearly 19 years ago now I drove up to Ray's house (Scott's dad) on a Sunday when they first had the silver one. I think it was a 74 convertible that had a later (81 or 82) front and rear on it, it had an oxblood red interior that the previous owner had added gold painted stripes to the seats, yes they looked as bad as that sounds! I think they kept and sorted the car and Scott's mum (Diane?) had the car eventually. Bodywise the car looked a really nice shape.

Now you mention it, I do remember that the CK car had the later front end too. Yes, it was technically, Diane's I think.....