<VV> last convertible 5997 Humoriod!

[Rick Norris]

Boy oh boy!
Just wait'll someone drags up #6000!
(I parted it out years ago! Weather stripping was bad..)
TLH

> I'm disappointed to see such a historically significant car offered at
> such a low price.  But that illustrates that the Corvair market is
> currently being heavily influenced by the "frugals".  The combination of
> almost two million built and its dramatic fall from grace led to a
> unique situation of a huge oversupply of a unique automobile.  Were it
> not for GM's clueless marketing, a Corsa might today command a 50%
> premium over a Chevelle SS whose only claim to fame was some badges and
> a big engine.
> 
> I'm also disappointed to see people taking shots at the car and its
> seller.  If you don't like the car or its price, you don't have to buy
> it for goodness sake.  What's the point of castigating the car and its
> seller?  Oh, I almost forgot, this list is inhabited largely by the old
> school frugals who think a Corvair price should not exceed four figures.
> Sorry.
> 
> Dave Keillor
> 
> As the owner of 5997 it is no ones business what I paid for the car. I
> did not buy it of ebay that was the prior owner and I paid considerably
> more than the above mention price for the car. Provenance and historical
> significance cost money if you want the first or last of anything . I
> only own or buy nice rust free unique cars. Every one of my cars is
> available for sale but they are not cheap. I do not have to sell them I
> am not coping an attitude but I do not have patience for misinformation.
> I enjoy Corvairs but as the market is changing. Their prices are being
> driven up by other collector cars and even at my asking price 5997 is a
> steal for a collector but not a typical Corvair owner that sill thinks
> he can buy a really nice convertible for 2500.00. If it sells it will be
> for my asking price or darn close to it.