Big news in the coming hours

[stepinwolf]

I will be leaving in a few minutes to drive to Montreal to check out a Corvette that has been offered to me. It's a 67 original Big block coupe, Green/Black, that looks like it is going to be an excellent Summer driver for me.

The car is priced correctly for the market, and although it has a replacement engine, it will make for a very cool ride for me in the coming months.

If the deal goes through, I will be posting an assortment of pictures this evening.

Stepinwolf

 

[67HEAVEN]

And, just what is wrong with your beautiful red 'vert for summer driving?

 

[BarryK]

congrat Bob
I hope it works out for you and can't wait to see the pics!

 

[00fxd]

And, just what is wrong with your beautiful red 'vert for summer driving?

Bob, I think he probably wants a BB for summer cruising, I bet you know what he's talkin' 'bout .

 

[paul67]

I look forward to the pics. I thought that I had the only 1967 Goodwood Green coupe left . I hope he is not driving. The weather up here is very wet and just bloody miserable.

 

[gscott]

I look forward to the pics. I thought that I had the only 1967 Goodwood Green coupe left . I hope he is not driving. The weather up here is very wet and just bloody miserable.

paul67,

Better put your keys in your pocket, maybe it is your car that he is talking about !

 

[61 Silver]

Good Luck!

Ray

 

[Fuelie]

Jane & I can't wait to hear more about this car. Please post some pics as soon as you get home, Robert

Sounds like a fun summer car!

Take care,
Brian

 

[ZRGator]

Hope it's a good find for you. Can't wait to see the pics and please list the options, too. Good luck!

 

[paul67]

No, can't be mine. Who would want an NCRS-incorrect, 1967 NOM 327/300 Goodwood Green with Powerglide . Except me.

 

[67HEAVEN]

No, can't be mine. Who would want an NCRS-incorrect, 1967 NOM 327/300 Goodwood Green with Powerglide . Except me.

Most of the people you drive by.

 

[paul67]

Sure, someone said last summer I had a girl's Corvette.

 

[Geek's 65]

Sure, someone said last summer I had a girl's Corvette.

Yeah but they said it while sitting in their rusted out Yugo so they didn't know what they were talking about.

 

[stepinwolf]

I'm back, and it was well worth the trip

Well , I am now the proud owner of a 1967 Big Block coupe.

The negotiations were very "short & sweet" and within the hour, he had accepted my offer, and a personal check to cover the cost of the purchase.

Here are a few pics, and links to a couple of quick video's that I shot as we drove home. This is my first attempt at having videos hosted other than on my own server, so I don't know how well it will work out. Not for dial-up, nor the faint of heart.

This is the first glimpse of the car as was seen, when the garage door at the sellers was opened wide.

This is the first ever stop, that was made with my new ride on the drive home

This shot was taken at a rest area where we stopped to empty our bladders

This is the view, out of the window, that I endured during the three hour rain storm ( traffic in Montreal was a killer ) on the drive home

Here are the link's

http://media.putfile.com/First-trip-at-rest-area
http://media.putfile.com/Wet-trip

Now for the question period

Bob, I will drive the shÎt out of both of the cars. No-where is it written, that one must only use a single Corvette, for the Summer cruising season.

Barry, Thanks for your encouraging words, it did work out, and more pics will be coming

Paul, Well it looks as though we have more in common, then just living on this side of the border.

Ray, Thank you, it sure worked out fine.

Brian, I fun Summer car it will surely be, however I had forgotten that a big block is a beast to drive. My roadster is rather civilized, so I had gotten used to having a touchy ride:duh

Gator, not much in the way of options. Looks as though it was purchased as a " go-fast " Corvette. The only comfort item I was able to find, was the drivers seat, and nothing else. :ugh

Thanks again to all of you for your kind and encouraging words. This has been a big day for me, ( up at 5:05 Am ) so I will not be hanging around here much longer for to-day.

Regards
Stepinwolf

 

[firstgear]

sweet.....one can never have too many C1's or C2's.....for sure!!!!

Congratulations!!!

Herb

 

[henny496]

Hello Robert
Congratulations on your newest aquisition......that last pic of the road looks familiar!!!!
..........like I've been on it before
are you going to keep this one?
take care
Tom

 

[stepinwolf]

Hello Robert
Congratulations on your newest aquisition......that last pic of the road looks familiar!!!!
..........like I've been on it before
are you going to keep this one?
take care
Tom

Tom, many years ago an old car guy once explained to me the origins of the word keeper, as it applies to us car guys.

Most of us will keep the car until it is sold. Then it become a " I use to have "

Yes Tom, I plan on making it a keeper, or wait,,,, will it be a " I used to have ". Hell I don't know any more what it will be, but you can be sure I will beat up on it as long as I own it.

Stepinwolf

 

[1KULC7]

Congrads on your new ride...looks great...I sure it sounds great too...

 

[stepinwolf]

Congrads on your new ride...looks great...I sure it sounds great too...

You sure can hear those Ole " mechanicals " when your up close. Kind'a brings one back to the time that was,,, and enjoying every minute of it.

Stepinwolf

 

[paul67]

What can I say except you have excellent choice in colour! Seriously though, that is a very pretty car. I am sure it will give you many hours of driving fun. (I would have kept the black fuzzy dice.) Be well, enjoy!