Ultra Rare 1988 35th Anniv. B2K - price dropped... w/in>

[*89x2*]

Remember this car from Corvettes @ Carlisle??
Here is the new ad description - owner has dropped his price by 10 grand:eek
Car I understand was used as the vehicle to fab "BE COOL" brand radiators for the B2K's.
Here are the details from the ad...
"1988 Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette 23,335 original miles. One of 3 built using the 35th Anniversary Edition Corvette. 350 Cubic Inch Engine with Twin Turbo Chargers, Automatic Transmission with an additional overdrive unit and 3:07 rear end gears. Ground effects were also added along with Callaway Magnesium wheels. This Corvette has every available option: 6 way power driver and passenger sport seats in white leather, reclining seats, blue roof panel, rear window defogger, climate control air conditioning, lighted visor mirrors, Bilstein shocks, engine oil cooler, block heater, 105 Amp alternator, Bose Stereo System with Dolby Sound and cassette, P275/ 40 ZR17 tires, Sport Handling Package, 35th Anniversary Package with white leather sport seats and steering wheel and emblems, Power windows, Power Anti Lock Brakes, Power Steering. This car comes complete with order sheet and Callaway Owners Manual. This is a beautiful looking and driving car and, needless to say, exceptionally fast.
Asking Price $30,000" Phone: (616)340-6724 Fax: (616)249-8408

 

[luvmy92]

Is this Rene's car from North Carolina?

Mike

 

[JT ZR-Won]

What a sweet ride....

Jay

 

[*89x2*]

Is this Rene's car from North Carolina?

Mike

Nope - Last I heard that one is still in the Carolina's

FWIW, One of the 7 Callaway B2K 35th anniv cars was destroyed in an accident.
One was for sale last yr in Cali. (w/ silver Dy's on it instead of white ones as it should have)
One is Owned by a big collector in Illinois - w/ only a couple hundred miles on the clock.
That said, there are two left out there - unknown status...
Super Rare cars indeed - 3 Automatics, 4 Manuals.

 

[SBR]

That in my opinion is a great deal if the car has a clean history and is in mint conditon.

 

[90Callaway]

Similar Convertible on eBay right now...

This is also an '88 and looks almost identical down to the white Dymags and ground effects. What's up with those ground effects by the way?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6168&item=2413919659

 

[MagicDragon]

The first 88 Callaway in this post is VERY bent. It is a B2K 35th anniversary car, one of a few produced. It showed signs of a major accident that was not repaired properly when I inspected it. The person representing the owner admitted the vehicle was in a frontal collision. I think it would be a great Callaway to own if it was restored and all damage properly repaired. It is possible they have repaired it.
The second 88 Callaway is not an anniversary car, but it looks great and by the description has been maintained very well- I think I might bid LOL. The ground effects package on both vechicles was a dealer installed GM approved package. I believe it was called "GTO Ground Effects". The non-anniversary car pictured does not have the gill panels installed- I think it looks better.
I hope everyone is enjoying their time on the RIGHT side of the real estate. Take care. -Joe

 

[*89x2*]

It is possible they have repaired it. -Joe

Joe, I about fell over when you offered 18k for the car at Carlisle - it is definately , a car that would need to be checked out but a presentable car for sure.
One of the most highly optioned Callaways made
Joe, you need that car

 

[MagicDragon]

I don't think I would pay close to 30 large for it, but I would like to have it. They have my number when they are ready. I'm in the middle of some work on my 87TT. I'm replacing all the coolant lines to the turbo's. I sent the two most critical line's to Callaway Cars for reproduction and the other two I'm doing myself. The critical hose's are the two that you have to remove the drivers turbo to get to. I got all the original style Earl's fittings and stainless steel braided hose from Summit Racing Equipment SummitRacing I'm also installing some PF 01 pads and a DRM bias spring. Stopping is VERY important with these bad boyz. CUL8R -Joe

 

[*89x2*]

Re: Similar Convertible on eBay right now...

This is also an '88 and looks almost identical down to the white Dymags and ground effects.

Kevin, that one is up to 21k and has a few hours left on it (res. not met yet)

Paint looks decent in the << B I G >> pics - body looks straight.
I noticed that a fellow CAC Callaway owner has placed an early bid

 

[JT ZR-Won]

Chris, in the picture you posted of the targa-top Callaway for sale, do you have any idea where a set of the "4-gilled" side panels can be found??

Jay

 

[*89x2*]

Jay, those were part of the GM "over the counter" GTO Body kit offered in the late 80's
Although I thought they were in the Mid America catalog or Ecklers a few years ago, they don't show in the current issues
Does look aggresive, don't they

 

[JT ZR-Won]

Jay, those were part of the GM "over the counter" GTO Body kit offered in the late 80's
Although I thought they were in the Mid America catalog or Ecklers a few years ago, they don't show in the current issues
Does look aggresive, don't they

Chris, I think they look awesome. I remember a long time ago Ecklers carried them. But not anymore.......Keep an eyeball open for me if you happen to see them anywhere. I've been looking for them for a long time.

Jay

 

[*89x2*]

Chris, I think they look awesome. I remember a long time ago Ecklers carried them. But not anymore.......Keep an eyeball open for me if you happen to see them anywhere. I've been looking for them for a long time.

Jay

Jay - Check these out...

 

[EricVonHa]

Hopefully it'll sell to someone that's mechanically inclined if it's been repaired to the extent that we're discussing. With body panels being mis-aligned-- the quality of the actual body work repair should be painfully obvious. What I'm suggesting is that if the shop that repaired the front end was careless in the re-assembly of the car-- then more than likely they also issed some other workmanship details. Like, look for overspray within the wheel wells and suspension. Also, the inside the of the hood near the headlight motors. If it's got those anomalies, my opinion is that the price should be seriously negotiable.

 

[*89x2*]

I have heard the runners were replaced - the finish does not match the Callaway "crinkle" finish anymore I hope 8388 rescues that car however, he is fully aware of the prospects here...