Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs original

[David B.]

Hi, looking for someone that would be interested in discussing the points to check when purchasing a C2 convertible, what is ok as far as components, frames and other items to check and look for. There seems to be a great deal of fake deals on the web and would like to try and avoid a problem in the future. I am new to this organization and hopefully there a person that can assist.

thank you
Dave

[Don H.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

Dave, If there is a NCRS Chapter near you please consider joining it. You will meet many great individuals who can assist you in your hunt. Good luck, Don H.

[Joe R.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

Dave,

If you find a car you're interested in, I would recommend posting it here for comment. Plus hire a NCRS judge to look over the car in person for you.

Joe

[Gene M.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

David,
Read all you can on the year model, and HP you are interested. Educate yourself on trim tags (fakes) and engine stampings and castings (also restamps and just plain fakes). A Corvette with all it's ORIGINAL pieces is far more valuable than a stamper or put together car. Base engine automatics tend to be lesser cost, more original, lower mileage. A knowledgeable buyer is a wise buyer........

A Corvette can be a wise or stupid investment dependent on the effort one puts into it. Not just from the stand point of money but also ENJOYMENT.

[Kenneth B.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

What everyone else said & buy every book from NCRS on the Corvettes you are looking at then read read read. Also go to a NCRS meet & look at the cars there. GOOD LUCK You are on the right track coming here first before buying. I have looked at many Corvettes for people AFTER they bought them & were sorry.

[David B.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

Dave,

If you find a car you're interested in, I would recommend posting it here for comment. Plus hire a NCRS judge to look over the car in person for you.

Joe

Thank you for the quick reply, is there a list of judges by state with contact info that is easy to find..please point me in the right direction. I would be looking for one in MO and Ct

[David B.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

Thanks, I have purchase the C2 judging book but it's a lot to absorb....thanks for the feedback

[Joe R.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

David,

If you post the car here and tell us where the car is located, we can point you to a person to contact. Here's a page that has a few contacts:

https://www.ncrs.org/contact.php

Joe

[Jim H.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

Thanks, I have purchase the C2 judging book but it's a lot to absorb....thanks for the feedback

David, There's no substitute for experience. Talk to and hire a knowledgeable NCRS member/judge to look at the car for you. The judging manuals only go so far and there is no discounting the intuitive instincts of an experienced NCRS judge. Most of them can spot a bad car from across the street. Good luck.

[David B.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

Thank you, I will post once I find one of interest and see if I can find someone to take a look...when buying you get a little emotional not wise...it's best if you have common sense outside your pocketbook thank for the feedback

[David B.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

Thank you, I will do this if at all possible..

[Steven B.]

Re: Looking to purchase a C2 64 to 66 looking for someone to discuss fakes vs origina

David, Marilyn and Tom are very knowledgeable and helpful and can give you contacts in Michigan. Steve

Region II:

Marilyn Heitzman marilynheitzman@msn.com

Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, and Quebec


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