Camino LS6 880 Posted September 16, 2010 (edited) I have often remarked on the fact that though I have owned many cars, I have never owned a Corvette or a convertible. Some of you have probably heard me joke that someday I might have to combine the two. Well, about a decade or so ago I left a note in a mailbox at a house where a Corvette convertible had long been siting in the driveway under a tarp. Never heard a word about it. Eventually, the car disappeared and I wondered what became of it. So, a few days ago I get a phone call... It's the owner of the Vette wondering if I might still be interested! We are negotiating. Edited July 4, 2011 by Camino LS6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balthazar 5,161 3 Vehicles Posted September 17, 2010 I like how you think you can slink out of here without giving at least minimal car details- well done! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 Put it this way, the inspection sticker expired in 1981... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 Elkhart green, chrome bumpers... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 under 50k miles... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Hall 3,920 4 Vehicles Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) Interesting...something kinda like this? (Elkhart Green '72): or this? Edited September 17, 2010 by Cubical-aka-Moltar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 Original drivetrain. Enough details for now? Interesting...something kinda like this? (Elkhart Green '72): Very impressive work, Cubitar! You are precisely correct! Condition is another matter, however... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Hall 3,920 4 Vehicles Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) I like that color. I like how many of the late '60s-early '70s Corvette colors directly or indirectly name-checked racetracks..Elkhart being a reference to Elkhart Lake/Road America, and Monza Red, Monaco Orange, Goodwood Green, LeMans Blue, Can-Am white... Edited September 17, 2010 by Cubical-aka-Moltar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 I love the color too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intrepidation 913 Posted September 17, 2010 Sounds like a great project. Don't let it slip away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
balthazar 5,161 3 Vehicles Posted September 17, 2010 I saw one year, either 71 or 70, listed "War Bonnet Yellow"... These are far more appealing than the rubber bumpered versions. There's an Elkhart Gr coupe in my neighborhood- been sittin without moving the 18 years I've lived here.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 I'm doing what I can, DF. War Bonnet Yellow is a real Corvette color (one I don't care for). The car I'm looking at has taken a 30 year sleep... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamar 72 Posted September 17, 2010 I'm intrigued. This is probably my favorite of all the classic 'Vettes. Well, except for the 1983. Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intrepidation 913 Posted September 17, 2010 I'm intrigued. This is probably my favorite of all the classic 'Vettes. Well, except for the 1983. Keep us posted! Funny man you are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamar 72 Posted September 17, 2010 Funny man you are. Speaking of funny, I clicked the image in your signature. Google Chrome keeps it from having the desired effect. But yeah, I find pleasure in the notion that there's only one existing Corvette that has the year I was born as its model year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z-06 493 Posted September 17, 2010 Dear God of Corvette clans. What engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ocnblu 1,788 6 Vehicles Posted September 17, 2010 Aw man. Very cool. Saddle interior? I hope you can get it. I want to see this thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 Aw man. Very cool. Saddle interior? I hope you can get it. I want to see this thing. Most of the interior is absent, but yes, it was saddle. Fingers crossed. Dear God of Corvette clans. What engine? 350, with a wuss-a-matic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOS2006 11 Posted September 17, 2010 That's just effing impressive, Camino. Good luck on purchasing it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camino LS6 880 Posted September 17, 2010 Thanks, NOS. I still can't believe the guy saved ny note all of that time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOS2006 11 Posted September 17, 2010 Oh yeah, without a doubt. That's a LONG time to hold onto something like that. He probably put it on the car's dash and didn't open the car up again until he called you lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cletus8269 69 Posted September 17, 2010 I'm intrigued. This is probably my favorite of all the classic 'Vettes. Well, except for the 1983. i used to tease my cousin that if i won the lottery i'd buy everyone in the family am corvette of the year they were born... she was born in 83 hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cletus8269 69 Posted September 17, 2010 there is a white 72 t-top here in anderson saddle interior. sharp sharp car. one of the last good looking classic vettes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOS2006 11 Posted September 17, 2010 i used to tease my cousin that if i won the lottery i'd buy everyone in the family am corvette of the year they were born... she was born in 83 hehehe haha That is hilarious! And cletus, I completely agree about the '72s being among the last good looking classic Corvettes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites