Thanks Greg.

Not endorsing that car. I just like black over red. It was directed at Don, who likes the LS.

1. Any like for the '65 396-425hp cars?

2. Yep, when I saw no chassis at that price...nah. :shakehead:

3. I wouldn't buy any classic Vette without the SBC/BBC it was spose to come with, or a close facsimile.

4&5. Since it was an LS/auto car I really just gave it a quick look see.

I agree with how you would build it.Seems obviously built to a very specific taste. Most likely that will cost him big.

Yes Skip -- didn't think you were endorsing the car -- and, of course, we're just discussing "food for thought" here..... and many read all these posts -- so we're really just dissecting.


I will tell you -- Hillbanks -- always has a load of just killer Superperformance models ready for your choice of motor ---- and every time I go to look there - I get a pang of "I WANT".... the gut says I want -- the head says -- bad choice.... sometimes a bad choice can be good! LOL

Damn there's nothing quite like a big block body Cobra. They also sell the "continuation" cars... and for $160K that's what I'd buy vs the other replicas -- or I'd just buy a low milage Superperfomance version and use it for those days I could.

Investment wise - I'd buy the higher end Vette correct resto with paperwork -- if capital loss doesn't matter - I'd love to own the Restomod Vette - If I want to just fall in love -- it would be the Cobra (continuation for capital preservation - Superformance for lower initial cost).

That is all the way. :)

I need to drive a mid-year roadster restored correctly/drives right and see if I like it.

Maybe try the better looking coupes as well.

If I like the cars but not the factory ride and handling, I'd consider doing a restomod with a top rated chassis, a period correct BBC, 6 speed, 17" knockoffs, side exhaust, a/c, power windows, etc.

Greg,

Thanks for the very helpful suggestions and advice plus the linkage. I will browse there.

I prefer the looks of the Cobras to the Vettes. They make it tough to look away...lol

I would not be surprised to see a Cobra in your signature someday. IIRC you've resisting the urge for awhile.

:D

The ride on a proper factory version is great -- nice touring cars... a new stock Prius will take it in the corners... back THEN they were the shizzle - today - not so much. That's not what people buy them for these days. They've BEEN a good place to park some cash -- have some enjoyment -- not lose too much....

Restomods are for the people that understand the old vettes are lame handlers -- want to redline a motor without the worry of blowing an original motor (thus destroying the value of the car by twice what a motor costs) and want something up to date - spirited handling is a priority - and modern LS power etc just works.... best to start with a NOM car - or some 327/300hp (or worse - the '64 327/250hp) powerslide tranny car... not worth much to begin with -- and spend a small fortune like any custom build.

To which I personally say --- AWESOME - go for it -- just know you'll spend 2 or 3X what it's going to be "worth". It's a niche market for cars like that - purists don't buy them - and it's now just another PT car and there's lots of 'em...






Charley gets in my head every time I even mention it.... LOL --- he is absolutely correct of course!

Then he talks me into the Porsche Turbo S drop top --- and GWEN loves the thing.... Drove it by herself roundtrip from here to Napa a few weeks ago and loved every minute of it. It's all the Cobra - fat hips - the restomod - and the Corvette rolled into one car.... top goes up and down - everything works every time you drive it - it doesn't use or leak oil - it's faster than snot - you can drive it in automatic or row the "stick". It's pretty tough to beat actually.

The Cobra is the hot date with all the baggage... The Vette is the smart hot girl that can cook... the Porsche is the hot successful lawyer that's also just plain nice to be around.... LOL

"The Cobra is the hot date with all the baggage... The Vette is the smart hot girl that can cook... the Porsche is the hot successful lawyer that's also just plain nice to be around.... LOL"

Greg, I put that quote in a safe place...it's a keeper.

:thankyou:

Very cool Greg how well Gwen fares on a long trip like that in the Porsche.

#CharleyFTW


:D

Looking at this build option...
 

One of the baddest C3's on the planet imho.

Came across this while looking at big block Vettes
 

'70 coupe with a 540 Merlin.

Daily driven 35 miles daily to work... 419K on it.

Hot rodders are notoriously full of ****, but a 540 spinning 8k. sure