NSW Corvettes
General Discussion Area => Corvette Related Chat => Topic started by: eryck on December 12, 2008, 10:36:36 PM
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Greetings to all. I am a brand noobie. Don't even have a car yet! But looking for a 63 split window in silver. I registered because I came across this car:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1963-Chevrolet-Corvette-STINGRAY-Sebring-Silver-4sp-M_W0QQitemZ270288725305QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item270288725305&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Plus, I grew up in Sydney and therefore feel more comfortable buying a car from Australia. Just seems like I know the place and it's much closer to where I am. I live in Hong Kong now.
Anyway, I did check with the US forums and am not keen on this car now that the engine is not a 63 but a 68.
Was also going to ask you guys about converting from LHD to RHD because I cannot register cars in HK if they are LHD no matter how old. I've decided however that I won't and will just drive it on a trade plate, that is if I find the car.
Anyway, what do you guys think of this car anyway? And if you guys know of a silver 63 swc that no body here wants to buy, let me know!
By the way, I am a member on many forums and have never seen any that's as animated as this in terms of the icons....would not have expected any less from a forum in Australia!
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Welcome to the forum.
From the pics it seems great, however I myself have bought cars site unseen simply from photos and have been ripped off badly.
It's always a huge risk.
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buyer beware... also ORIGINALITY is everything on a classic like a c2.... HANG OUT FOR A MATCHING NUMBER CAR....
welcome.
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wellcome erck;32you can drive a car left hand drive fully regesterd in nsw if it is 30 years old,so if you want a matching numgers 63 you should leave it left hand drive as to maintain its originality,you will be paying top dollar for one as they are a rare breed indeed,good luck with your search and keep in touch;35
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Eryck, The cars from this seller seem expensive? Have you checked alternative sites? If you want something from Austtralia check out the usual suspects like drive.com.au or carsales.com.au
Cheers
David
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I have a friend who has a Red 63 RHD coupe. I had done a deal on this car for $72000 but I pulled out for two reasons.
1 The car was a little bit down to what I remembered it. Not much just needs a good detail (older resto). The carpet was faded that purple colour that black can go. It was a bit untidy under the bonnet and chassis ( I dont think the body has ever been off the chassis). I think one of the rear windows was scratched. Also after talking to a few people I didnt want a RHD car.
2 I had found my 66 Big Block for less money. Even though its not perfect I could see more potential in it.
As far as I know the 63 is a matching number 340hp car with Knock offs.
To the best of my knowledge he still has the car. I dont have his number but I could probably track him down if you are keen. Dave 0413766501