I feel I'm from another time warp (OLD) because when I got into Corvettes in the mid 60's I started Vintage Corvettes of Southern Ca. (which is still going) but us guys bought Corvettes as used CARS , also finding them in alleys ,back yards , I was even given a few by owners to get them out of their garage .Many members never paid over $700.00 for one.
I had over 12 Corvettes back then and paid no more then $300.00 each 53 to 60 even found a 57 FI running for $150.00 .
Now to day I see spark plug holder, air cleaner wing nuts,bolts,air cleaners sell for more.
Even now I give away small parts to friends needing them because I still cant see the value in them. But again I've listed a small part thinking I would get $10.00 and some nuts bid it up to $100.00 .
Sorry I must have a need to express my shock
at what has happened to a HOBBY I thought was fun
.
Along the way over the years when I bought my 55 and restored it, by selling parts and a few Corvettes I don't think I have a nickle of my own money invested in it.
I had over 12 Corvettes back then and paid no more then $300.00 each 53 to 60 even found a 57 FI running for $150.00 .
Now to day I see spark plug holder, air cleaner wing nuts,bolts,air cleaners sell for more.
Even now I give away small parts to friends needing them because I still cant see the value in them. But again I've listed a small part thinking I would get $10.00 and some nuts bid it up to $100.00 .
Sorry I must have a need to express my shock


Along the way over the years when I bought my 55 and restored it, by selling parts and a few Corvettes I don't think I have a nickle of my own money invested in it.
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