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I'm an equal opportunity collector. I own a 1969 Shelby GT350 fastback in cherry red with white stripes and white interior. And I just sold a 1966 Rally Red Corvette convertible with an all red interior at auction. The Corvette is being replaced with a C8 Corvette convertible in Torch red and a red and black interior. I personally think both car makers have had some great cars over the years.

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Don't forget cleaning up chrome emblems or replacing rusted ones with new reproductions. Powder coating engine parts in a contrasting color adds some "pop"under the hood. And don't forget about cleaning up or replacing those worn out floor mats. I sold a pair of red C2 floor mats that were worn but still in decent condition for $20.00 - and the buyer thought they had struck gold.

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I see C5 Corvette convertibles selling for under $20K here in the Phoenix area all the time. In fact, at most of the larger "all makes/all models" car shows and cruise-ins someone is trying to sell a C5. Hard to beat a LT1 engine and a drop top on a car where service and parts avaiilability are raely an issue. The convertibles have a nice size trunk for weekend getaways, and the convertible tops are easy to drop or put up in the case of rain. We used to own a 50th Anniversary convertible, and used to get 26-28 MPG on the highways at 70+ MPH.

avideo · ‎13-04-2022

It's still not a Mid-engine car. I own a 1969 GT350 which I love - but it's old school and we're ordering a C8 Corvette - which I think is a far more advanced vehicle. Ford needs to build a two passenger sports car - maybe a "light" (and affordable) version of the GT40.

avideo · ‎29-03-2022

My Shelby GT350 Fastback has the Arizona license plate "REAL 350"! And yes - it really is a real Shelby GT350 in the Shelby Registry and signed twice on the car's glove box and the Driver's side sun visor by Carrol Shelby himself!

avideo · ‎27-03-2022

I agree 100%. I would never allow anyone to remove a VIN plate from any of my cars. The painters can easily tape over and mask that area from overspray and direct painting. In addition, since the rivets that usually hold such plates are somewhat aged - they indicate to a buyer that the vin and car are both original.

avideo · ‎26-03-2022

Air conditioning is a must in almost any car that will be driven here in Arizona. And having dual electric colling fans for the engine is also a smart option to have. The dual fans might not be "stock" but they are way better than having a vehicle you can't be driven on warm Arizona days.

avideo · ‎11-03-2022

I own a 1966 C2 Convertible that will be auctioned off on Thursday, March 17th at the Mecum Auction in Glendale, AZ. It's a fully restored red-on-red convertible with almost every option they installed in C2s in 1966. It's a 327/300 HP car with the original Powerglide transmission and runs cool even here Arizona. It also has factory AC - which is very useful here in AZ! Unlike most big block C2s, it does not overheat or is a garage ornament that rarely gets driven. I've also ungraded many engine items such as the water pump, cooling system, alternator, 4 wheel brakes and lots more - much to the dismay of weenies in the NCRS cult. (And yes I do consider it a cult, since most rational people won't let some old fart tell them their car sucks because it has the wrong letter on an engine bolt.!)

avideo · ‎30-01-2022

An extra 50 lbs. of sandbags or rock salt works great in VW Beetles too. When I used to commute over the Golden Gate Bridge many years ago; the extra weight helped keep my VW Beetle in it's lane rather than being pushed into another lane by the high winds the bridge area is noted for.

avideo · ‎22-01-2022

The mint green lowrider that sold for several million was grossly overpriced. Sure it's an "iconic" car from the 50s, but I see similar low rider expertly chopped Hudsons going for a tiny fraction of that price.

avideo · ‎15-01-2022

Those of us car lovers that actually live in Arizona consider most of these auctions as yearly entertainment. We go to the auctions and look over the cars, check which local cars are going up for sale, and laugh at the liquored up bidders trying to outbid each other. It's especially funny when a Tri-Five Chevy Belair or a 1966 Mustang fastback gets bid up over $90K - and there's nothing special about either car!

avideo · ‎13-01-2022

A few years ago at Hot August Nights in Reno; my 1966 Corvette convertible was parked next to a pair of restored Lincoln slab sided restorations. From talking I found out that both cars had been restored by one of the owners. He then went on explain that finding missing parts was a huge problem for these cars; and that in some cases parts need to be machined from drawings or pictures in parts manuals.

avideo · ‎11-01-2022

Well I actually own a fully restored 1966 C2 Corvette convertible and enjoy driving it fairly often, since we live in the Phoenix area. But I like having cars I can actually enjoy driving on local streets - not a noisy race car that can't be registered for street use. Give me a nice C8 Convertible anytime.

avideo · ‎09-01-2022

Having owned and enjoyed a 2003 C5 Corvette Anniversary Convertible for several years, I have to say that the Avelate Coup is simply an ugly version of a good looking car.

avideo · ‎31-12-2021

I should also add that the brain dead empty suit in the White House just raised the MPG requirements for future vehicles by quite a bit.

avideo · ‎26-12-2021

There is nothing wrong with storing a car with the top down. I own a fully restored 1966 Corvette convertible that I keep in the garage with the top down. It's won dozens of awards at car shows over the years and has been dirty from less than ideal roads and driving conditions. It only takes a couple hours of cleaning and detailing to put it back in show-type condition. After all, it's a car - not an antique - and was meant to be driven.

avideo · ‎25-12-2021

You missed the air intakes for the 1969 and 1979 Shelby GT 350s and 500s!

avideo · ‎22-12-2021

Best commercial I've seen in a long time. Even better than the usual Budweiser Clydesdale commercials.

avideo · ‎16-12-2021

And don't forget the "Brain/ECU" unit in most C4 and C5 Corvettes. No longer made by most parts suppliers, so your local junkyard is likely the best source.

avideo · ‎10-12-2021

Nice collection of muscle cars; but I see plenty of them at Hot August Nights (I used to be a judge at the Peppermill) and at local car shows in the Phoenix area.

avideo · ‎20-11-2021

We're getting ready to see our C2 Corvette convertible in the next few months, and virtually everything we have associated with the car will be sold at local swap meets and in auto publication ads. The car is going to be replaced with a new C8 convertible sometime in 2022 - so no need to hang onto any C2 parts.

avideo · ‎31-10-2021

These storage tips also apply to those of us in Arizona and other areas with 100+ degree temperatures in the summer. From mid-May until September, I mostly keep my classic cars on battery tenders and only drive them early in the day when temperatures tend to be well below 100 degrees.

avideo · ‎25-10-2021

No mention of the Shelby GT350 and GT 500 cars from 1968 through 1970 that had great looks and were built in small enough numbers to keep them valuable, as well.

avideo · ‎25-10-2021

We owned a 1992 Allante and enjoyed it during the three years we owned it. The Recaro seats are super comfortable and other than a replacing the injectors, our biggest issue was a power antenna that failed about every 12 months. Great car for cruising - in fact, because of the way the side windows and windshield are angled, you can have a normal conversation with the top down and minimal wind noise at 70 MPH! Look for a lower mileage example with regular use.

avideo · ‎18-10-2021

I'm sure finding parts for these junkers must be a lot of fun. Given the plentiful supply of vehicles of all types I see at auctions, why would you want such vehicles to begin with. If you want something "Different" you can get a DeLorean - where most of the parts are still available.

avideo · ‎29-09-2021

I like both seat coverings. In my daily driver - a 2018 Ford Expedition I have heated and cooled leather seats that are very comfortable for distance driving. In my two classic cars I have completely restored vinyl seats that still look as good as the day I brought them home from the restoration shop. The red rebuilt seats in my 1966 Corvette still look great and only require a quick cleaning once or twice a year. And the white vinyl seats in my 1969 Shelby GT 350 not only still look good, but they compliment the white GT350 stripes on the sides of the car.

avideo · ‎21-09-2021

Did I see a peek of a Blue Stripes on White 1966 Shelby GT350 in one of the top photos?

avideo · ‎07-09-2021

Great to see this special car out on the salt. Next summer I'm hoping to get my 1969 Shelby GT350 in the 130 or 140 Mile Club.

avideo · ‎09-07-2021

In the Phoenix area the major users of mass transit are students, bums, the homeless and the few that can't afford a car.

avideo · ‎05-07-2021

For me I've always liked the C2 Corvettes - and way back in 2007 I bought a Rally Red-on-red 1966 Convertible that now is fully restored and often wins awards. And about 4 years ago I got bitten by the Shelby bug and after 6 plus months of searching, I found a Cherry red 1969 Shelby GT350 Fastback with factory AC and white interior and stripes. Just a great all around car and one I enjoy driving about once a week. I am blessed to have two great cars in my garage and am hoping to get some photos taken of both cars together for a future Christmas card,

avideo · ‎03-07-2021

We've owned four Corvettes over the years and have a C8 convertible on order. That includes a 1987 C4 Coupe, a 1995 C4 Coupe, a 2003 50th Anniversary Convertible and a 1966 Red-on-Red Convertible with factory AC and virtually all the factory options. While the big block C2 cars get much of the attention in Corvette circles, the ones I see here in Phoenix mostly get driven directly to shows or car events and are prone to overheating in traffic and parade type events. At Hot August Nights it's always fun to see big block cars cooling down at the end of the Truckee River Bridge after cruising Virginia Street.

avideo · ‎25-06-2021

Gee Jennifer - those all sound like Union/Democrat talking points from the last election. And yet Mr. DeJoy is still headof the USPS! Oh - and I couldn't help but notice you appear to live in New York State - a state thousands of people - many of them wealthy - are fleeing from!

avideo · ‎23-06-2021

Oh well - there is nothing you can do about these decisions. I hope you also realize the USPS needs larger trucks because the are frequently the "last mile" delivery vehicle for both Amazon and UPS. And so far the only people whining about Mr. DeJoy as Postmaster are USPS unions and climate change political hacks.

avideo · ‎31-05-2021

My 1966 Corvette convertible's power windows have always worked just great during our 14+ years of ownership. I'm especially pleased by the fact that the side windows appear to be the original window glass installed by the Corvette factory. In fact, the passenger side window still has the original factory Chevrolet "Air Conditioned" decal on it !

avideo · ‎25-05-2021

What a great story. I love these cars and will soon be looking for a DeLorean I can upgrade with a Ford Ecoboost engine and some of the neon and digital displays on the movie car.

avideo · ‎11-05-2021

One more thing about Bill Harrah. He always treated his suppliers and employees just great. My parents owned an office supply wholesale company; and were suppliers to most of Bill's casinos. I clearly remember an early winter weekend when our family stayed in a Junior suite at the Lake Tahoe casino; and got a front row table to see Sammy Davis Jr do a show in the South Shore Room. All courtesy of Bill Harrah and his management team! Also back then - the early 1960s - my brother and I were also collecting silver dollars - which they still used in the old slot machines. We would pool our money and get a $100.00 bag of silver dollars from the casino cashier's cage - and cherry pick the ones we wanted. Often going through several bags before we ran out of money to buy more.

avideo · ‎12-04-2021

I own a 2011 Avalanche with the heavy duty off road package that includes a skid plate, 4 wheel drive, transmission cooler, and heavy duty cooling system. It's been a very reliable truck and easily hauls either one of my classic cars on a trailer when needed. About the only downside to the Avalanche is it's size - since it's sometimes hard to get in and out of tight parking spaces.

avideo · ‎03-04-2021

Living here in Arizona there is really no "off season" for driving your old or collector car. Ever on those sizzling 100+ degree days, it's OK to take the car or truck for a spin in the early morning hours when the temperatures are usually in the 70s or 80s. Needless to say, I don't miss Oregon's wet, gray and nasty winters at all.

avideo · ‎02-04-2021

Odd nothing is mentioned about the early days of the Arizona car auctions. Almost always they include dozens of lower priced cars and trucks. If you actually walk the car auction areas early in the week, you see lots of plain jane vehicles that will likely never get much attention. Those of us that live here know that. And in some cases look to buy their vehicles early in the auction cycles, before all the hype and high dollar vehicles start getting in the news.

avideo · ‎30-03-2021

Exactly! I own a 1969 Shelby GT 350 Fastback with factory AC and an automatic; and the engine looks almost identical to mine unless you remove the air intake assembly.

avideo · ‎20-02-2021

You forgot "Stingray" which has been used on at least two Corvette models.

avideo · ‎18-02-2021

I'm unaware of any of these songs - and I've probably seen in person almost every major and minor music group since the early 1960s - including greats such as Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones, Beach Boys several times, Jan & Dean, Janis Joplin, Santana, Credence Clearwater, Grateful Dead, Eagles, James Brown, Chuck Berry, and the Surfaris to name just a few.

avideo · ‎09-02-2021

So true! What's not to like about a drop top with CD player, factory AC, Recarro seats, a nice looking body that can be serviced at most Cadillac dealers? I see junkers from the 1960s that are largely inoperable selling for more money - and they aren't even complete cars.

avideo · ‎09-02-2021

I bought a low mileage 1992 Allante from a friend in our car club back in 2013. It had belonged to his brother and was nice enough to have won awards at Cadillac car events on the east coast. We had it for about three years and sold it to another couple in our car club - who later used it to tour the USA. It was a pretty decent car for road trips; with lots of trunk room and because of the sharply raked windshield and curving side windows - it was one of the quietest cars I've ever driven with the top down. It was easy to have a normal conversation at freeway speeds with the top down. The car was decent looking and other than normal fluid changes and a pesky radio antenna that was always failing (and replaced) - we had few issues with the car.

avideo · ‎06-02-2021

So please name one or more of those so-called "studies" and who made them and who do they work for. We all constantly get answers like yours from the environmentalists and those people pushing "green" energy but few actual facts.

avideo · ‎03-02-2021

Here in Arizona we have cruise in nights and car shows (Even now!) where all sorts of vehicles from ratty VW bugs to low riders and high end collector cars show up at the same time for the same event. Pretty democratic if you ask me. And best of all, these events happen most of the year.

avideo · ‎02-02-2021

Not a huge surprise that Edelbrock will largely be leaving California by next year. Lots of major companies of all types are bailing out of California - Charles Schwab, Hewlett Packard, Oracle, Toyota and soon Tesla just to name a few. The lousy business climate, high taxes for those still working, growing homeless population, poor highways and more are just the tip of problems not being addressed in California.

avideo · ‎20-01-2021

Guess you people forgot about the Cadillac XLR convertible already haven't you? A much newer car with a retractable hardtop and a Corvette engine. In fact, saw a couple at a Christmas time car show here in Arizona.

avideo · ‎15-01-2021

Over the past 20 years I have used Reliable, Passport and Horseless Carriage enclosed trucks to move my cars and have been quite happy with all three. In the case of Reliable, they came to pick up my wife's Corvette convertible on about two day's notice when we were moving out of Nevada to the Phoenix area. Our furniture mover has allegedly set up a car carrier to move our cars; but a couple of days before I was closing up the house for the new owners I got a panicked phone call from the mover's car carrier that they needed at least a week before they could move our cars. I told them we had to move and forget about ever doing business with us. Was able to get Reliable to pick up my wife's car a day later than I wanted, but the service was great. And the driver even showed my wife how to park her car on a slight angle in our garage for easier in and out. One last item. Assuming you have a good experience moving your car, don't be shy about tipping your driver $40 or $50 for their efforts.

avideo · ‎11-01-2021

I love the hood scoops on my 1969 Shelby GT350 Fastback. Completely functional too! Not just for "show" as on some cars.