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Lawrence Lugar

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:46 pm
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for 1M at the Barret Jackson show...

paying 10X msrp just for the right to claim the very first one off of the
production line...that's steep!

>> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Uncle_vito

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

That is stupid. Glad the money was given to Charity. Else the seller, GM, really did find a royal fool. "Lawrence Lugar" wrote in message > for 1M at the Barret Jackson show... > > paying 10X msrp just for the right to claim the very first one off of the > production line...that's steep! > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

First 90% of that went to United Way and is tax deductible AND that guy raised his own bid from 900k to an even 1 mill. That guy also bought the 003 Vin 1953 'vette for a million. Vin 001 will be a unique vehicle and the guy figures it was worth it. Lawrence Lugar wrote: > for 1M at the Barret Jackson show... > > paying 10X msrp just for the right to claim the very first one off of > the production line...that's steep! >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very first Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance option. Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the value of this guys million dollar car. "Bob I" wrote in message > First 90% of that went to United Way and is tax deductible AND that guy > raised his own bid from 900k to an even 1 mill. That guy also bought the > 003 Vin 1953 'vette for a million. Vin 001 will be a unique vehicle and > the guy figures it was worth it. > > Lawrence Lugar wrote: >> for 1M at the Barret Jackson show... >> >> paying 10X msrp just for the right to claim the very first one off of the >> production line...that's steep! > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:07 am Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Uncle_vito" wrote in message > Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very first > Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance option. > > Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 HP > rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the value of > this guys million dollar car. He doesn't care. Why do you? AJM '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Uncle_vito

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:07 am Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car company. V "CardsFan" wrote in message > > "Uncle_vito" wrote in message > >> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very first >> Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance option. >> >> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 HP >> rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the value of >> this guys million dollar car. > > He doesn't care. Why do you? > > AJM > '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Charlie

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:41 am Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Based on the article I just read in AutoWeek, they don't plan on doing that at all. "Uncle_vito" wrote in message > Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very first > Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance option. > > Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 HP > rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the value of > this guys million dollar car. > > "Bob I" wrote in message > >> First 90% of that went to United Way and is tax deductible AND that guy >> raised his own bid from 900k to an even 1 mill. That guy also bought the >> 003 Vin 1953 'vette for a million. Vin 001 will be a unique vehicle and >> the guy figures it was worth it. >> >> Lawrence Lugar wrote: >>> for 1M at the Barret Jackson show... >>> >>> paying 10X msrp just for the right to claim the very first one off of >>> the production line...that's steep! >> > > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Uncle_vito" wrote in message > That is stupid. Glad the money was given to Charity. > Else the seller, GM, really did find a royal fool. > > > "Lawrence Lugar" wrote in message > >> for 1M at the Barret Jackson show... >> >> paying 10X msrp just for the right to claim the very >> first one off of the production line...that's steep! >> nothing "stupid about giving money to a good charity. also, GM will not get anything more than their price. GM just might be donating to the charity... -- 'Key ===== >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Uncle_vito" wrote in message > Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car > company. > > V thats your opinion of GM. not everyones opinion... -- 'Key ===== > > > "CardsFan" wrote in message > >> >> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >> >>> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between >>> the very first Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd >>> incarnation of that performance option. >>> >>> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 >>> ZR1 with 660 HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, >>> effectively killing the value of this guys million >>> dollar car. >> >> He doesn't care. Why do you? >> >> AJM >> '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >> >> > > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Uncle_vito

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Since more Toyotas than GM vehicles are sold in the world, there are a lot of folks that agree with me. GM seems to be able to only sell trucks and Corvettes and a few Cadillacs. The Corvettes and Cadillacs are only sold to those folks over 65 years of age. Anything wrong with this picture? Vito "'Key" wrote in message > > "Uncle_vito" wrote in message > >> Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car company. >> >> V > > thats your opinion of GM. > not everyones opinion... > > -- > 'Key > ===== > >> >> >> "CardsFan" wrote in message >> >>> >>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>> >>>> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very first >>>> Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance option. >>>> >>>> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 >>>> HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the >>>> value of this guys million dollar car. >>> >>> He doesn't care. Why do you? >>> >>> AJM >>> '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Charlie

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I beg your pardon, I've owned Corvettes since I was 18 and am only 52 now. "Uncle_vito" wrote in message > Since more Toyotas than GM vehicles are sold in the world, there are a lot > of folks that agree with me. > > GM seems to be able to only sell trucks and Corvettes and a few Cadillacs. > The Corvettes and Cadillacs are only sold to those folks over 65 years of > age. > > Anything wrong with this picture? > > Vito > > > "'Key" wrote in message > >> >> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >> >>> Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car company. >>> >>> V >> >> thats your opinion of GM. >> not everyones opinion... >> >> -- >> 'Key >> ===== >> >>> >>> >>> "CardsFan" wrote in message >>> >>>> >>>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>>> >>>>> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very first >>>>> Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance option. >>>>> >>>>> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 >>>>> HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the >>>>> value of this guys million dollar car. >>>> >>>> He doesn't care. Why do you? >>>> >>>> AJM >>>> '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Uncle_vito

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Well you tell me, why don't 18 year olds drive new Corvettes. Because they can get cars just as fast for half the money (Mustang). GM has basically abandoned these kids. The 'cool' factor of Corvettes has disappeared because only old farts drive them. Kids do not want to drive what old farts drive. Same for Cadillac. Look at the GM on star commercial for Cadillac. Grandma is trapped in the car and can't get out. MY GAWD. GM marketing must be made ot TOTAL IDIOTS. You being excepted when it comes to age and the Corvette. Vito "Charlie" wrote in message >I beg your pardon, I've owned Corvettes since I was 18 and am only 52 now. > > "Uncle_vito" wrote in message > >> Since more Toyotas than GM vehicles are sold in the world, there are a >> lot of folks that agree with me. >> >> GM seems to be able to only sell trucks and Corvettes and a few >> Cadillacs. The Corvettes and Cadillacs are only sold to those folks over >> 65 years of age. >> >> Anything wrong with this picture? >> >> Vito >> >> >> "'Key" wrote in message >> >>> >>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>> >>>> Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car company. >>>> >>>> V >>> >>> thats your opinion of GM. >>> not everyones opinion... >>> >>> -- >>> 'Key >>> ===== >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> "CardsFan" wrote in message >>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>>>> >>>>>> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very >>>>>> first Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance >>>>>> option. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 >>>>>> HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the >>>>>> value of this guys million dollar car. >>>>> >>>>> He doesn't care. Why do you? >>>>> >>>>> AJM >>>>> '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Charlie

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I'm not sure you have it right on this. Kids today want the cars that were promoted in the movies they see, like in Fast & Furious. I was the same when we were growing up, the Corvette was the elusive vehicle of the movies and many kids wanted them and got them. My son loves my Corvettes, but when he went to get a new car, he chose a Subaru WRX turbo (235 hp and much lighter than a Corvette). And, these kids are spending well over what a Corvette costs on these cars. It's just a generational thing. "Uncle_vito" wrote in message > Well you tell me, why don't 18 year olds drive new Corvettes. Because > they can get cars just as fast for half the money (Mustang). GM has > basically abandoned these kids. > > The 'cool' factor of Corvettes has disappeared because only old farts > drive them. Kids do not want to drive what old farts drive. > > Same for Cadillac. Look at the GM on star commercial for Cadillac. > Grandma is trapped in the car and can't get out. MY GAWD. GM marketing > must be made ot TOTAL IDIOTS. > > You being excepted when it comes to age and the Corvette. > > Vito > > > "Charlie" wrote in message > >>I beg your pardon, I've owned Corvettes since I was 18 and am only 52 now. >> >> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >> >>> Since more Toyotas than GM vehicles are sold in the world, there are a >>> lot of folks that agree with me. >>> >>> GM seems to be able to only sell trucks and Corvettes and a few >>> Cadillacs. The Corvettes and Cadillacs are only sold to those folks over >>> 65 years of age. >>> >>> Anything wrong with this picture? >>> >>> Vito >>> >>> >>> "'Key" wrote in message >>> >>>> >>>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>>> >>>>> Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car company. >>>>> >>>>> V >>>> >>>> thats your opinion of GM. >>>> not everyones opinion... >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 'Key >>>> ===== >>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "CardsFan" wrote in message >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>>>>> >>>>>>> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very >>>>>>> first Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance >>>>>>> option. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with >>>>>>> 660 HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing >>>>>>> the value of this guys million dollar car. >>>>>> >>>>>> He doesn't care. Why do you? >>>>>> >>>>>> AJM >>>>>> '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Bob I

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

You mean other than the fact that it is fiction. Or then maybe you really do believe it. I suppose your being biased has nothing to do with your distorted sense of reality. Never mind, your opinion is noted and your contribution has been assigned an appropriate value. Uncle_vito wrote: > Since more Toyotas than GM vehicles are sold in the world, there are a lot > of folks that agree with me. > > GM seems to be able to only sell trucks and Corvettes and a few Cadillacs. > The Corvettes and Cadillacs are only sold to those folks over 65 years of > age. > > Anything wrong with this picture? > > Vito > > > "'Key" wrote in message > >> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >> >>> Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car company. >>> >>> V >> thats your opinion of GM. >> not everyones opinion... >> >> -- >> 'Key >> ===== >> >>> >>> "CardsFan" wrote in message >>> >>>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>>> >>>>> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very first >>>>> Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that performance option. >>>>> >>>>> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with 660 >>>>> HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing the >>>>> value of this guys million dollar car. >>>> He doesn't care. Why do you? >>>> >>>> AJM >>>> '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

Lawrence Lugar

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: Corvette ZR1 : Sold [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

good reply, Charlie. about the generational thing. that's why all the buyers of classic American muscle cars, are guys who salivated over them in the 60s and 70s. lol - that's why I'm absolutley in love with the Ferrari 308 (from the 80s)...partly because it was driven by the sexy blonde, Christy Brinkley, in the movie National Lampoons Vacation. http://youtube.com/watch?v=C1Zp7vfyew8 and driven by James Woods in the movie Against All Odds http://youtube.com/watch?v=ws1Pt5GCwhI both early/mid 80s movies. as far as tuner cars go, i hate 'em - they have no soul, character, genuineity...as the stock cars do. "Charlie" wrote in message > I'm not sure you have it right on this. Kids today want the cars that > were promoted in the movies they see, like in Fast & Furious. I was the > same when we were growing up, the Corvette was the elusive vehicle of the > movies and many kids wanted them and got them. My son loves my Corvettes, > but when he went to get a new car, he chose a Subaru WRX turbo (235 hp and > much lighter than a Corvette). And, these kids are spending well over > what a Corvette costs on these cars. It's just a generational thing. > > "Uncle_vito" wrote in message > >> Well you tell me, why don't 18 year olds drive new Corvettes. Because >> they can get cars just as fast for half the money (Mustang). GM has >> basically abandoned these kids. >> >> The 'cool' factor of Corvettes has disappeared because only old farts >> drive them. Kids do not want to drive what old farts drive. >> >> Same for Cadillac. Look at the GM on star commercial for Cadillac. >> Grandma is trapped in the car and can't get out. MY GAWD. GM marketing >> must be made ot TOTAL IDIOTS. >> >> You being excepted when it comes to age and the Corvette. >> >> Vito >> >> >> "Charlie" wrote in message >> >>>I beg your pardon, I've owned Corvettes since I was 18 and am only 52 >>>now. >>> >>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>> >>>> Since more Toyotas than GM vehicles are sold in the world, there are a >>>> lot of folks that agree with me. >>>> >>>> GM seems to be able to only sell trucks and Corvettes and a few >>>> Cadillacs. The Corvettes and Cadillacs are only sold to those folks >>>> over 65 years of age. >>>> >>>> Anything wrong with this picture? >>>> >>>> Vito >>>> >>>> >>>> "'Key" wrote in message >>>> >>>>> >>>>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>>>> >>>>>> Because I do not like GM. They are a second rate car company. >>>>>> >>>>>> V >>>>> >>>>> thats your opinion of GM. >>>>> not everyones opinion... >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> 'Key >>>>> ===== >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> "CardsFan" wrote in message >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "Uncle_vito" wrote in message >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Only thing is is that there is a big difference between the very >>>>>>>> first Corvette and this ZR1, the 3rd incarnation of that >>>>>>>> performance option. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Also, typical of GM, they are likely to produce a 2010 ZR1 with >>>>>>>> 660 HP rather than the 630hp of this 2009 car, effectively killing >>>>>>>> the value of this guys million dollar car. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> He doesn't care. Why do you? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> AJM >>>>>>> '93 Ruby coupe, 6 sp (both tops) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > >> Stay informed about: Corvette ZR1 : Sold

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