Drove Neighbor's Car

[85vette]

A bit about the car that I got to drive:
My neighbor bought a new vette for his grandson as soon as he was born in 1991, and he plans to give it to the grandson when he turns 21.
I have never seen anyone drive the car prior to today--it has 2270 miles on it.
He has been interested in me working on my cars and said we should take his out for a drive so today we did.
Needless to say it drives like a new car.

[Edmond]

Does it still have that new car smell to it?

How has he taken care of it for these many years?

[paulie]

He's going to be one very happy kid and a lucky one at that. I wish my grandpa would of done something like that, but wouldn't anyone else?
Actually my dad was supposed to restore and get his 67 RS/SS Camaro running so I could drive it when I turned 16. I'm 17 now so that fell through, but maybe he will find me a vette instead.

[Moonunit 451]

How is that!

Hey paulie I'd take that RS SS That car is worth a small fortune, you should count your blessings.

[paulie]

I wouldn't forget about the Camaro, I just really want a Corvette. When the time is right and we have the money and space to do it, the Camaro would get a frame off. The Corvette would be something to keep my busy until it's time for the restoration. I'd be happy just to rebuild the 396 and get the project rolling

[G Winter]

an RS/SS with a 396? man it can't get any better than that. 4 speed too ?

[SSTibet]

My grandpa died long years before I was born. Wish I was in the shoes of the lucky kid

[Remo]

Originally Posted by 85vette

I have to admit that the car looks beautiful in the photo. I noticed that the headlights are flipped up. Were they on or does car have headlight motor issues?

Remo

[B17Crew]

That’s one lucky grandson, 21 won’t come soon enough!

Smart thinking by the grandfather! What better way to get a new Corvette than to say it’s earmarked for the grandson.

With a little over 2,000 miles on the odo, seems your neighbor has been able to resist the temptation of a beautiful Corvette convertible.

B17Crew

[1995 RedVette]

Originally Posted by Remo

I have to admit that the car looks beautiful in the photo. I noticed that the headlights are flipped up. Were they on or does car have headlight motor issues?

Remo

I think the lights are on, look at the rear park lamp.


Brett

[koolaid117]

Wow that is awesome!! He must be the only grandchild. That is just too cool!! The parents need another grandchild now that the C6 is out!!!

Jim

[85vette]

1. Headlights must have been on when he backed out of the garage because they were down when I drove it.

2. He has two more grandchildren now and the parents of those are wondering why he hasn't bought any more cars.

3. I don't know what he does to maintain it--he said he changes the oil (Mobil 1) before he stores it each winter, but I would think some of the parts wouldn't do so well with lack of use.

4. No new car smell.

[paulie]

Originally Posted by G Winter

an RS/SS with a 396? man it can't get any better than that. 4 speed too ?

No, it came with the TH-400. The 396 and tranny aren't in the car because the engine was giving my dad trouble point in being that the original owner raced it kinda hard on the weekends and had a peformance cam in it that later rounded off. So it's sitting with a 327 mated to a 4 speed in it currently. The plan is to put the original engine and tranny back in. I wouldn't mind putting that 327 in my firebird My dad showed me a few pictures of the car before he put it away and man did it look pretty. That turqouise color with the balck stripe in front and a black vinyl top with shiny Crager's

[Papa]

Now thats a sweet ride...My grandson wouldnt mind having mine some day..he's 13 and would love it in 3 years but the insurance would be awful...More likely he'll get my wifes 99 Galant ...she'll be ready for new wheel by then... My first car was my grandads '56 Buick Super Hardtop...big ole boat but a great ride. Zip off the line but hell on wheels from 35 up .
Papa

[Mike Zarnock]

Let's hope the little guy wants it.... My 12 year old would rather have a Honda than have the Vette. Kids these days.... and my oldest one won't even drive the Vette. Where did I go wrong?????