Anyone near Rogers Corvettes to check #79

[B2Kool]

I am seriously considering purchasing #79 from Rogers Corvettes BEFORE I return to Iraq (got the fever really, really bad).

Can someone really give it a super going over and evaluation/recommendation?
Your evaluation will determine if I drive to Rogers from NC while visiting granddaughter on leave in the states.

The price looks a bit higher than regular ads so I'm wondering if #79 is really that good.

Thanks in advance.

 

[callaway4fun]

They bought the car on ebay for 10k cheaper. they will make a killing on the car. FYI

I am seriously considering purchasing #79 from Rogers Corvettes BEFORE I return to Iraq (got the fever really, really bad).

Can someone really give it a super going over and evaluation/recommendation?
Your evaluation will determine if I drive to Rogers from NC while visiting granddaughter on leave in the states.

The price looks a bit higher than regular ads so I'm wondering if #79 is really that good.

Thanks in advance.

 

[*89x2*]

...in three weeks, it will be headed to Bloomington Gold for the auction - As Callaway4Fun stated, car was simply buffed up to a gloss and $10k tacked on the sticker

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Lot # S32 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo Convertible

• Gold Auction At Bloomington Gold
• St. Charles, IL - June 24-26, 2005

Feature Car
- Black/Black Leather.
- Black Convertible Top.
- Automatic.
- Dual Power Sport Seats.
- Electronic Air Conditioning.
- Bose CD Player (Factory, Over the Counter).
- Radiator Boost Fan.
- Twin Remote Heated Mirrors.
- Illuminated Driver Vanity Mirror.
- Delco Bilstein Shock Absorbers.
- Engine Oil Cooler.
- Heavy-Duty Radiator.
- Z52 Sport Handling Package and The Callaway Twin Turbo Package.
- A Total of 124 Corvettes In 1988 Were Ordered With Option Code-B2K-The Callaway Twin Turbo Package.
- This Package And the Additions/Modifications Completed By Callaway Engineering of Old Lyme Connecticut Brought Horsepower to 382 and Torque to 562 Ft-LBS.
- The Selection of "Automatic Transmission" Was A Unique and Rare Callaway Option of $6,500 Expense.
- Includes Callaway Aero-Body Package-Super Unique, Extremely Rare and Highly Collectible.


Lot # 32 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway Twin Turbo Convertible

 

[SurfnSun]

IMHO that car is in pretty rough shape cosmetically. Especially for 40k.

 

[JRMaroon]

I saw this car in January. It just isn't very "sharp". When you get up close the finish shows a few flaws. Mechanically, I have no idea of the condition.

Jeff

 

[B2Kool]

Thanks for the info

Thanks to all who gave evals and recommendations. Looks like my search continues.

 

[*89x2*]

...what Surf said - and -

I saw this car in person and here are my observations from the way the car was presented @ the end of June:


1. above front nostril(s) the paint / f.glass is cracked.
2. leading edge of door on drivers side has a poorly filled chip - maybe from dropping the hood shut while door was open?
3. loose plastic trim @ point where drivers seat belt upper mount is located.
4. upper door trim is warped/loose/buckled
5. car has a musty odor.
6. light scratches on most panels from brushing past, etc.?
7. had Callaway emblem at the gas lid but not on nose - was there more damage than what is still evident?? Emblem that is on the (nose) car is a late C4 emblem and not correct either...


Condition #5 is especially relevant here, as the car was run on e-bay w/ pics of a rusted dash screw(s) - this may be a sign of improper storage...

Car bid to $21k and stalled on the money - obviously the seller wanted more - and paid more for the car a few mos. ago.

If someone is seriously looking for a decent driver, this may be it :cool

I hope this helps someone who might be in the market

 

[B2Kool]

Thanks for the info

Really have the "fever" but not "delusional" (yet)! Thanks for the information. It seems a bit high price (for me anyway). I'm definately looking for a driver but one that is in much better condition.

The "plan" after purchase is to send the car to OL for a real mechanical going over and update.

I didn't see anything while on leave in the US so it looks like it will be after my return from Iraq - oh well...

At least when I return I will have a bigger budget stashed away!!!

Thanks again to all who responded.