My prior Vette was a 1977 - paid $8,400 in 1981 (Paid a lot because it was a 4 speed and awesome condition.). Sold it in 1988 for $6,800. I used it as my daily driver. Needed paint when I sold it. Lost $1,600 overall. (Wish I kept it.)
My wife's 1976 Corvette automatic was bought in 1984 for...