<VV> last convertible 5997 Humoriod!

[Bill Hubbell]

I have a pile of rust that used to be #6000. It is 100% original because it is unrestored. Of course, all of the (still original, of course) documentation to support my claim has also decomposed, but it is all here in this pile. Because it is such a historically significant car and 100% original I am asking $100,000. 

Bill Hubbell


On Jul 6, 2011, at 10:48 AM, "Rick Norris" <ricknorris at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> 
> 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. 
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