Has anyone ever heard this story about GM pulling 9 cars in 1981 and making them convertibles for executives? Here it is on Ebay:


1981 convertible

   Very nice!

That's a nice car. If the car has proper documentation to back up the story it could bring a very good price. Gold is not normally a color I like but this looks pretty good. 

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It is a very ice looking Vert. If I were to sell the Blacray I would snatch this car up. I like the odd color as well as the fact it is a 4 spd & a Vert. Being a later model means it has some nice creture comforts providing a good ride while cruisin!!!

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There is just something wrong with this picture, I have done a search and cant find anything to back this up. It's a nice car but parts will interchange with the right person doing the work, that rear deck lid is from a convertible, you can order the top rear section by it's self and make just about anything a vert. fp_vetter722008-07-19 13:29:31

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well.. just after a little looking, there was a company ACI that created 37 convertibles, but, they were Duntov Turbo's... they had what looks like a daytona style fender flares, to allow wider tires and such.... total of 86 were made with 37 of those drop tops... though there was a 3 Phase stages available(Phase 1, Phase 2..so on)... so, not sure as the article does not go into detail as to what the phases included.  Article is from Corvette Fever,  here is a link to it. 

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I remember seeing this here last time it was on e-bay.  I think it was agreed at that time that the story was not exactly right, but that there were a small number of conversions done, but none by GM directly.  The Duntov convertibles were a different breed - not like this.

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 Well guys after I saw the pictures of the 81 convertible on E-bay,I saw one in N.J when I was looking for my car.This one was white ,however nothing was said about it being 1-of?.If you want to see it ,it's at www.EastcoastcorvettesLLC.com. Now there two that are known.

[QUOTE=Aaron1976] Gold is not normally a color I like but this looks pretty good. [/QUOTE] greypoupon692008-07-18 19:13:40

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IIts a nice car, but i am not a ragtop man. Not to offend anyone with the straight window c3, but one of the reasons i chose the 81 is for the body style.

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There is a local 81 Convertible looks just like it in silver.  The story on it is a local restoration shop bought a wrecked 75 vert and an 81 and made the one from two so can be done.  Whatever the story behind this gold one, it sure looks good in pictures.  A lot of cars just look awful when made into convertibles and some cars look good in convertibles with the top down, but look horrible as coupes.  Not so the C3.  Somehow it looks good top up or down, coupe or convertible and bubble back or flat window.  

I like the looks of this car. Like Tux, I would snatch it up if my garage wasn't full if toys.

Scott

Well Scott.... the green light just came on.... My wife really likes the looks of the car and the fact that is is a vert.

Does anybody live close to Wylie Texas that can look at this car for me? Tuxblacray2008-07-20 05:37:55

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There is about 6 or more members up in the Dallas area that are close to it, maybe you can get on of them to take a look at it. Joel lives up there also, I'm about 150 miles from it. fp_vetter722008-07-19 13:25:40

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Keep me posted Larry. I would love to see a member here get the car.

Scott

[QUOTE=fp_vetter72] There is about 6 or more members up in the Dallas area that are close to it, maybe you can get on of them to take a look at it. Joel lives up there also, I'm about 150 miles from it. [/QUOTE]

I'll start with the open request.... here....and I have contacted the buyer for additional info and his blessing to send someone to review the car....

Like Marshall I believe I remember this car when it was on Ebay some time ago. It had the same write up as now. We had the same discussion as we are having now about the validity. I believe we determined that it was done at a conversion shop.

I am pretty sure the conversion is using an earlier model tub since I can see the Astro Ventilation grills behind the drop top hatch.

For me it would be nice to know the history but it would not be the defining factor of the purchase.

Sad part is I will sell the Blacray if I buy this car... It has been in my garage longer than anything I have ever bought to drive.... Hmmmmnnnn... but then again it is just a car ..... Right????? Tuxblacray2008-07-20 06:06:54

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I think Wylie is about 30 somethin' miles from me.  I can go check it out, heck I would love to go check it out, Tux.  I'll take the Poop-On (disappointed with Otis right now) when I check it out.  Where in Wylie is it?  Got a number???.....address........????? ........ give me the info and I'll do it.

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Thanks Micki,

I sent Jason a PM asking if I can get an address for you to review the car. I told him that I would be providing you with his cell phone number so that you could call ahead to him. I just did this so he hasn't responded yet. I would think this would be okay though since he has the number posted on EBAY.

He says...... "Please call with any questions - Jason 214-616-8207, cental time but I stay up late- call anytime." I will check back on this later. I have family here today and Lora and I are leaving Monday on vacation. I will catch up with you later on .


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I too love the way the '80-'82s look as a convertible. I've always like that body style and the convertible is just the icing on the cake.

That would be cool if you got it Tux. Good luck!   

[QUOTE=gs77vet]I also would like some local information  Greypoupon69 if possible, I am looking for a convertable. Thanks Gene[/QUOTE]

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Tux..........called the guy, got to call him back, he couldn't talk.  You know that this car's Ebay listing is only till the 25th?  Will you be back in time? 

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Got ahold of the Guy and Joel's wife & I are gonna check it out on Thursday........and 1:00pm.  Will follow up after.

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Great...Tuxdude, you're trusting this deal on two GURLS???



First off, this car was NOT built by GM, or sent anywhere BY GM for the conversion, especially as "gifts" for anyone. GM would not have done it for liability reasons. They did, at one time, do a couple of "feasibility" cars, to see how they would look, but the cars were never complete cars.

ACI did do some conversions, tho, including the Duntov Turbo cars, and in all likelihood, this may be one of their conversions, but I don't know...jury is out.
I see enough stuff just from the e-may pics to think it's about $4000 overpriced, IMHO.
I will say this, without actually seeing the car....I would never....NEVER give up da Tuxmobile for this one....just my opinion...

IF the car is still there this weekend, we may run out and have a look-see, if Micki & Mama(well....mostly Micki) don't scare the guy too much...


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Blackray for this!!?? NO WAY!!!   $750.00 carb job??

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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple] Great...Tuxdude, you're trusting this deal on two GURLS???



First off, this car was NOT built by GM, or sent anywhere BY GM for the conversion, especially as "gifts" for anyone. GM would not have done it for liability reasons. They did, at one time, do a couple of "feasibility" cars, to see how they would look, but the cars were never complete cars.

ACI did do some conversions, tho, including the Duntov Turbo cars, and in all likelihood, this may be one of their conversions, but I don't know...jury is out.
I see enough stuff just from the e-may pics to think it's about $4000 overpriced, IMHO.
I will say this, without actually seeing the car....I would never....NEVER give up da Tuxmobile for this one....just my opinion...

IF the car is still there this weekend, we may run out and have a look-see, if Micki & Mama(well....mostly Micki) don't scare the guy too much...
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Naw.....

But I do trust em to look at it an see how it drives.... feels to em.

If it is a good thing and I find out some more then I will fly to Tx and look at it then make the decision.

I am sending you a PM with a few more interesting tidbits the seller has sent me.

I am on vacation this week and have very limited puter access.... Ya jest can't ping them thar satillites wit all dem trees in da way outside o dey camper.....

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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Great...Tuxdude, you're trusting this deal on two GURLS???

 

IF the car is still there this weekend, we may run out and have a look-see, if Micki & Mama(well....mostly Micki) don't scare the guy too much...
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Nice job Mick, the gold and the copper would look nice next to each other

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Can't help but wonder why there are no bids. Won't know if there's a reserve until someone bids on it. Sounds like a nice Vert Mick.

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Wondering the same thing myself Terry no bids and only 4 hours left. Guna watch this one for the fun of it, last few minutes might be interesting.

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Check this 1980 vert.

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Someone hit the low bid. Looks like no reserve. Its going Tux.

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Todd, nice car...now that is more up Tux's alley! "BlackrayII"  

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[QUOTE=ebo]Todd, nice car...now that is more up Tux's alley! "BlackrayII"  [/QUOTE] Its been on and off Craigs list for about 9 months now, he would probably take an offer lower than 17.5

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Copper one went to some Group (most likley custom car seller) sold for $15,100. ebo2008-07-25 10:16:02

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[QUOTE=greypoupon69]We aren't dumb "GURLS"........you know better than that![/QUOTE]

Really?!! First of all I never said youse was dumb....as a matter o fact, YOU did!!!

[QUOTE=greypoupon69]Call me dumb or whatever..........[/QUOTE]


Now that we have that taken care of....the car is gone, anyway.

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It ain't gone until it's paid for..... The owner and I are still havin conversations about the car.....

Kinda the Once Bitten / Twice Shy thing......

He had it sold once before for $20K and got it back because the dude didn't come through with all of the dough....

The "new" buyer well let's jest say da owner has a few reservations bout the deal......

Me I ain't never given full $$$$ for anything and I have never much worried bout if ah got sumfin bought or not.... If the deal is meant to be the car well, it will end up here.

If not.....

Well, then ah probally didn't want ta be werkin on it anyway..... Ah am sure there be a reason for it.......

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So's there's still a chance you may be changin yer name ta Tuxgoldie-ray?

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Maybe Tuxpenneyray.....Tuxcentray......Tuxcopperheadray......

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So whats the story... who got the vette?
  Price seems reasonable.
Sounds like some "company" got it called elias group.




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74 coupe 4 speed 350, 54K actual miles,
all original; paint, interior, engine,
split  bumper. #'s match. 2nd owner, no stress cracks.

Yes T it still could show up in Indiana...

Paul Elias bought it. He is an Ebay wheeler dealer. He buys autos and then re-auctions them.....

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Well, he got a pretty good deal......the car was not that bad, honest.

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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple][QUOTE=greypoupon69]We aren't dumb "GURLS"........you know better than that![/QUOTE]

Really?!! First of all I never said youse was dumb....as a matter o fact, YOU did!!!

[QUOTE=greypoupon69]Call me dumb or whatever..........[/QUOTE]


Now that we have that taken care of....the car is gone, anyway. [/QUOTE]

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