Topic: original, vs. non original
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Lifetime MemberGreensburg, IN - USA
Joined: 9/24/2003
Posts: 5189
Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
With the pice of gas skyrocketing each day higher make your decision soon.... Built it to suit you. If the next person doesn't like it they can change it.
[QUOTE=bgilt]...I'm torn, because I want to drive and enjoy the car, and if I take it back original, I won't want to put the miles on it....[/QUOTE]
Why? I've owned three, still have two of those. All three are/were original. I drive and enjoy them. My '74 (the one that got away) was my daily driver for years; she went everywhere I went (literally).
DRIVE THE DAMN THING, if the crate motor runs good leave it alone. Build the original at you leasure and sell it with the car( if you ever do). Micki i agree, but an original `69 is alot more fun to drive than an original `78.
it`s your car ,do what makes you happy, no one here will give you any crap for it, niether will most people.
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Royse City, TX - USA
Joined: 11/16/2007
Posts: 62
Vette(s): 1978 L48, p/s, p/w/ factory ac car factory manual trans has a 350 crate engine w/260hp, but also have original which may be rebuilt- we also have a 76 w/ a 454, and 74 350 in various stages of being rebuilt, plus an 86 and an 02....
yep- Already decided that one!!!!
As far as investments ....go elsewhere!
I would bet everyone here has more money "invested" in their Vettes then they will ever get back. That said an older Vette will maintain value but not depreciate anything like a common car will.
JU
Only 34 years together
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As far as investments ....go elsewhere!
I would bet everyone here has more money "invested" in their Vettes then they will ever get back. That said an older Vette will maintain value but not depreciate anything like a common car will.
JU
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I totally disagree with this, I have been watching the C3s appreciate for some years now.
Some are appreciating as much as 18 to 20 % in a 3 year period. I would say an original Corvette is one of the best long term investments a man can make.
Lifetime MemberManteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold
1975 L48 4 speed
[/QUOTE] I totally disagree with this, I have been watching the C3s appreciate for some years now.
I totally disagree with this, I have been watching the C3s appreciate for some years now. Some are appreciating as much as 18 to 20 % in a 3 year period. I would say an original Corvette is one of the best long term investments a man can make.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Scott, a little Good News is always welcome 
Jimmy B.
Just can't wait to get on the road again. 
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