Usually I don't have much regard for this sort of thing, a late-model Corvette reskinned to look vintage—but this? This is something.
BaT auction, currently over $150k
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Yeah......no.
I just don't get it, but then, nobody asked me to.
I am sitting on the fence. By itself (at least from this angle) I kinda like it. However, it is not a C2 and it is no longer a C5 (or 6 or 7). Like I said, I'm on the fence.
Lane, does that hurt?
Depends if it's a cedar rail fence, or a steel Frost fence.
It's up over $200K right now and the clock just keeps resetting with two bidders really going after it.
This may go over $250K based on current bidding action.
Sold for $229K.
I kind of like it. Not $229K of like and certainly not enough to own it, but the designer did a decent job of sticking to the C2 theme with a capable, modern underpinning.
Hey guys, how about a resto-mod LS3 powered C2 on an aftermarket chassis. Now you have the whole package.
Resto-mod
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For 229, I'd rather have a 57 and a 63.
For $229 I’d rather have a Z06 C8, a Beck Speedster, and a whole lotta gas money.
... and what is it with the corn? n That's the 4th profile pic of a car and a corn field so far in about a week.
@El Frazoo posted:... and what is it with the corn? n That's the 4th profile pic of a car and a corn field so far in about a week.
It’s a great backdrop and half the country is planted in it?
That’s Idaho corn. Better backdrop than the tater fields.
nice corn, nicer C1. I'd go for a resto-mod over a reskinned.. I'd go for resto-mod over restoration, because I would prefer to drive it as opposed to show it..
the reskinned car is very well done (amazingly so), it's just 'off' on proportions.
@LeadPedal posted:That’s Idaho corn. Better backdrop than the tater fields.
This is my imported "Iowa" corn that came with the CMC project Speedster I bought last month.....I bet the muffler is packed ... 
:~)
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This is more appealing to me. Although I think I’d spec it with 2” smaller wheels and corresponding taller sidewalls.
ps: First time I’ve ever seen a UT assigned VIN plate. I know other states do them, but I’ve never seen a UT one. I imagine Kirkhams have them, too. Vanderhalls probably have a regular VIN.
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I remember watching a couple of the Bitchin' Rides episodes where Kindig built the first couple of these. Really nicely done, but I agree about the wheels. I imagine the UT Vin is because Kindig is in Salt Lake City.
Dave: On the Utah VIN, what does the "P" signify? That's some sort of sub-class.
I ask because my Massachusetts-assigned Replica VIN is simply "MA #######"
@Lane Anderson posted:I remember watching a couple of the Bitchin' Rides episodes where Kindig built the first couple of these. Really nicely done, but I agree about the wheels. I imagine the UT Vin is because Kindig is in Salt Lake City.
I think the top car, for sale on BaT, is one of those cars.
@Gordon Nichols posted:Dave: On the Utah VIN, what does the "P" signify? That's some sort of sub-class.
I ask because my Massachusetts-assigned Replica VIN is simply "MA #######"
No idea Gordon, my Spyder is the same. CA #######.
On further investigation, it looks like it signifies a passenger vehicle.
It also looks like Utah is making it as complicated as other states to initially register a homebuilt.
https://dmv.utah.gov/vehicles/...pecially-constructed
Learn something new every day.
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There supposedly was a conference in Colorado or someplace back 8-10-ish years ago attended by RMV officials and Legislators from just about all states, where it was discussed and agreed that registration rules should be more consistent between states (I think the approach was to reduce or eliminate getting "easy" titles and registration in more welcoming states. So, a multi-state committee was established to determine state laws and which were different/same between states with the intent to make things more "equal". Some of that we're already living with and some is still coming in some states.
For instance, it is now easier to register a "Hot Rod" in Massachusetts, while slightly harder to register a replica (like a Cobra or Speedster). That begat some interesting loopholes, like if you use the right major driveline parts from a Mustang in building a Cobra replica, registering the car as a Cobra Replica is pretty easy by referencing the Mustang VIN on the application for the Replica VIN. Then get it inspected by the State Police to check for stolen parts used and if that and the Mustang parts check out, you're golden.
The DOT has their hand in, too. Carey has posted several times over the last few years about the new regulations governing SPCN.
ps: I think it’s one of the unstated benefits of buying a titled used car.