The 96 is my first one and I'm taking the attitude that I'm going to have fum with it. I've driven Lexus's in the past, and most have dropped in value more when I've driven them off the lot than I'm spending on this one. Maybe I'll get a C7 in the next year when I get tired of this one!
Check out what I'm currently getting done to mine:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/c4-general-discussion/134307-1996-collectors-edition.html
...and this won't be much more than $10k to do everything on the list.
Pics attached of the 96 I bought and have started fixing it up. Has 71k miles with a 383 stroker by Tony's Corvette with 5k miles on it. Repair list:
New tires
New shocks
1 new rim, powder coated 3 others
New logos
New targa top
Retinting windows to match the blue targa tint
New windshield...
$5/10/15/20k? Kidding right? The guy I use ran the body shop for Rick Hendrick's City Chevrolet for years and would do a full paint very high quality job for the low end of that.
So, Yoda, why do you suppose you are having an issue selling this car? There are obviously knowledgable people here and it looks like a nice vehicle.
My neighbor is in the business of restoring cars and I mentioned to him yesterday about buying an older Corvette. His recommendation was to...
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