Amen brother

[Coralsnake]

A kindred spirit

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GYpjzK_kuoM&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D

Ferraris? He could have said any brand ...

[pchmotoho]

A kindred spirit

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GYpjzK_kuoM&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D

Ferraris? He could have said any brand ...

Yea, but this car (once again any brand) just needs a little work and is pretty cheap (for now).

That video should be required watching for new car enthusiasts.

[Coralsnake]

I agree. He makes some very valid points. The "easy fix" has always been my favorite.

[JohnSlack]

The easy fix is the worm on the hook. I looked at a 427 Corvette years ago that I fell in love with nice car. It was for sale at 60% of it's market value. I looked at it twice and was serious about buying it. I would have bought it had another friend who knew the history of the car not asked me were they able to get all of the smell out of it? The previous owner passed away in the car and it took over a month in August for anyone to find him in his garage. Simple fix, just get the smell out.


I passed.

[propayne]

Sitting for a long period, not running and deteriorating has morphed into "barn find".

- Phillip

[Coralsnake]

That term has become a turn OFF for me.

[QuickSilverShelby]

Good video and good advice.  Thanks for posting Pete.

QSS

[Mikelj5S230]

In my experiences I would say it depends on the car and situation. I bought a 1981 and a 1978 Corvette that each had about 5000 miles and had sat for decades in the owners' garages. The '81 needed very little to get it running and driving (some brake work), and in fact I put it through NCRS Bowtie judging and won the 4 star Bowtie award for originality, all the belts, hoses, tires, etc. were original and had never been off the car. The '78 is the same, after a little brake work, it will be going for the Bowtie award next month at the NCRS National in Las Vegas. The '78 was owned all its life by an old friend, who lost interest in driving it after a few years. He developed Alzheimer's and his wife was selling off all his things, so I couldn't pass it up.  Of course I spent much time inspecting the cars so I knew what I was buying, but they were pretty cheap and they are only original once.

[shelbymann1970]

this must be the car. They spit shined it but didn't get it running. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-ferrari-330-gtc-17/

[Coralsnake]

I dont know diddly about them I-talian cars, but I have seen enough BaT auctions and took his statements more generally.

A lot of hype on the part of dealers, a lot of people buying the sales pitches and a lot of keyboard warriors.

[Vernon Estes]

Listen here PETE.... we all know that all barnfinds are just a weekend with a few buddies and a case of cold ones away from blasting down the road.

Don't be such a downer, jeez... 

[Coralsnake]

You forgot the most important thing... they are dirt cheap

Selling the dream!!

[FL SAAC]

In my experiences I would say it depends on the car and situation. I bought a 1981 and a 1978 Corvette that each had about 5000 miles and had sat for decades in the owners' garages. The '81 needed very little to get it running and driving (some brake work), and in fact I put it through NCRS Bowtie judging and won the 4 star Bowtie award for originality, all the belts, hoses, tires, etc. were original and had never been off the car. The '78 is the same, after a little brake work, it will be going for the Bowtie award next month at the NCRS National in Las Vegas. The '78 was owned all its life by an old friend, who lost interest in driving it after a few years. He developed Alzheimer's and his wife was selling off all his things, so I couldn't pass it up.  Of course I spent much time inspecting the cars so I knew what I was buying, but they were pretty cheap and they are only original once.

May we ask :


would that 1978 Corvette be of the legendary "Pace Car" variety?

[Mikelj5S230]

No, the '78 is the Silver Anniversary edition. And it was made the last few days of '78 production, so could well be one of the last ones made.