Hello folks.

I'll preface this with the disclaimer that I'm a total newbie when it comes to Corvettes and 60's cars in general.

I just know that growing up, I fell in love with the lines and look of this vehicle.  I never could shake it.

I'm not very rich, and my funds are limited, but I might be able to purchase a really weathered C2.  I'm unclear as to what the situation is with the drivetrain, suspension, interior, etc.  I just know that I saw it available, and I'm instantly interested.

Also, I've always had a curiousity as to whether I would be able to learn to wrench/restore a work of art such as this.

I would like to know what the forum members think and read any advice you might all have to offer.

I don't mind holding onto this car for awhile and slowly working on it as a project, as I get around on a motorcycle for the most part.  If I can fix the Corvette up, it would be my ideal sports car.

I look forward to reading your thoughts and recommendations.  Thank you everyone in advance.  

Hmm, ok.  No hits yet?

Anyone, if you have some recommendations, please post them up.  I'm anxious to read some nuggets of wisdom.  

Hey bored tiger,go for it.I am restoring my 2nd c3 as I write this and it's an awesome experience.As mine is so will yours be;challenging,expensive for parts,time consuming,and well worth it when you are finished and have a ride that you've always wanted.It will be well worth the challenge,believe me.I suggest buying a few restoration books.Good luck.  

Hi,

I am no expert, but I fell in love with corvettes in high school  early 60's and bought my first and still only corvette in 1969.  A 66  327/350.  I still own it and it has cost me about $50,000 over the last 39 years.  Or about 15,000 per restoration.  I put on 250,000 plus miles.  There is a good book you should read first.  Corvette Restoration Guide by  Richard F Newton..  He will give you a good idea on cost and what you have to do.  If you are not mechanical, buy the best vette done, that you can afford.  It will cost you 2 to 3 times what you think and take 4 times longer to do it yourself,  the book really gives you good insight .  If you do not care about original parts, and if you love to drive, you shouldn't, you can buy a nice restored driver vette for 20 to 30 K. It  will be cheaper than you doing it yourself. You need special tools, etc. all the parts cost alot and mechanical work will be at $50 or more and hour. It will take over 1 to 2 hundred hours to do it right. As I said , let someone else do the restoration and you get the benefit.

Get the Book

Jack