Membership list and other questions

[Larry S.]

In the 'old' format, there was a membership list, but I can't find it in the new format. There is a button at the top for "Members List", but it includes only 2315 members, presumably the members of the TDB. I thought there were 15,000+ NCRS members.

The reason I'm asking is this: The few member profiles I've looked at who are C1 and C2 owners are 60+ years old (like me). I've always heard that we gravitate to the cars that were popular when we were growing up. Are there young people who collect C1s and C2s? Or will interest in these models drop sharply when we old-timers die?

Frankly, my interest is also economic. Should I be prepared to sell my '67 to another old-timer before we all die to realize the highest value? My 20 year-old daughter loves my car, but what may it be worth to her (money-wise) if younger people are more interested in 'younger' cars?

Anyone have any thoughts to hopefully correct my pessimism?

[Terry M.]

Re: Membership list and other questions

The 15,000 membership list has never been been available -- none of us want the advertising that would fill our mail boxes if the membership list were available -- not to mention everyone's concern about privacy and security. The last membership list I saw from the club was in the late '70s or early '80s.

The list you saw on the old board included several "screen names" for some of us, and all the people who registered who were not club members. What you see now is that portion of the 15K membership that chooses to participate on this forum.

[Mark R.]

Re: Membership list and other questions

Larry:

For what it is worth, my younger cousin, who is in his early 40's and very financially successful, purchased a NCRS Top Flight 1959 as his first Corvette. Obviously, he did not grow up with C1 or C2, for that matter; but, he clearly appreciated the inherent beauty of the vehicle and absolutely loves driving it and sharing the experience with his son. The Corvette is an American treasure and I believe will always be valued as such. IMHO

Mark

[Patrick H.]

Re: Membership list and other questions

I'd love to buy a C1 or C2 but they've stayed "just out of my reach" over the past 10 years. So, since the bank finds it far easier to finance a new one (and I didn't find an LT-1 that I liked, as well as other reasons) I bought a 2008 for my 40th birthday. Starter-level C1s and C2s start at $30k if you're lucky and at that price point need work. My 2008 needs no work, and with 3 young children at home I don't really have that much time to put into old car repair.

Patrick

[Stuart F.]

Re: Membership list and other questions

A survey done world wide a few years back found that the C-2 Corvette was the most recognized and beautiful car on the planet. I believe the 63 model year was used in the survey, but not many people know the subtle differences. I'll try to locate the article on that as I know I stuck it in one of my books or files on my 63, along with the one that said the mid-years were the most often stolen cars here in Florida (good with the bad).

Stu Fox

[Mike M.]

Re: Membership list and other questions

I remember hearing on the news when I lived in Chicago in the '60's that the life expectancy of a Corvette before it was stolen was 43 days.
HaND

[Don H.]

Re: Membership list and other questions

I believe that having the car still in production helps keep the interest (& value) as there is a lineage back. Don H.