Here's a fun game for those of us with petrol-addled minds: Go to eBay Motors, and type in "Project" in the search field. Marvel at the sea of rust. When I'm feeling forlorn about the enormity of the project I have on jackstands, seeing the guy who exploded his Ferrari V8 on the way home from buying it tends to cheer me up in a perverse way.
This sobering look at the bottom end of the classic-car spectrum also reminds me that I'm not exactly swimming in cash. Yet, there are automotive desires that must be met someday. My wife, for example, has only two cars that she has dreamed of owning: A lifted, large-tired, full-sized pickup (a remnant of her childhood in Appalachia, I'm sure) and a Corvette convertible.
So, when I played my eBay game this morning, I spotted this 1991 Corvette for under $4,000 and knew it required further attention. First, the metallic teal is a relic of the Eighties that really doesn't need to return. There are some flaws in the fiberglass that will need attention. I'm sure the soft top will need replaced sooner, rather than later.
But that L98 engine is pretty much bulletproof. I'm sure there are minor flaws that the B&B will point out to me, but they can likely be easily and cheaply remedied using off-the-shelf aftermarket parts. The car looks basically straight in pictures, and the aftermarket for Corvettes means there are plenty of ways to upgrade everything that needs it. Really, this might not be a money-losing adventure if done right.
I won't be buying this Corvette. I already have a rusty shelf in the garage that needs work before I bring home another boondoggle — but I'm sorely tempted.
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