1979 Chevrolet Corvette

I purchased this vehicle because I have always wanted one, I received some windfall money when my father died, my birthday was near, and the time was just right to buy one. I LOVED it online, it was perfect, from the pictures. The perfect color, pearl white. The perfect interior, blue plush. Low miles (or so I was lead to believe), all major components worked as they should (or so I was told), and it was near enough to go and bring it home, rather than having to have it trucked. WOW, did I get a wrong number!

I called and spoke to the dealership that was selling it, more than once, inquiring about the mechanical components, about specifically what it might need to do a cross country trip, or long trips soon after purchase. I was told, repeatedly, that all it needed was some tlc", but everything worked fine on it, it needed no major parts or repairs anytime soon. What a crock of caca!

I have poured nearly $3,000. in repairs since I got it a few weeks ago. Not tiny little things, either. Brakes, axle bearings, entire exhaust was blown out, bearings were rusted solid, it was a miracle I made it home. Radio wouldn't work...it needs speakers, which someone had removed every single one. Neither door would shut right, nor lock. Side mirrors had to be replaced, they were rusted to the point they would not move. Several hoses and belts had to be replaced immediately, as they were so dry rotted that they disintegrated once I tried to drive.

Initially, I had one of my friends drive down to get it, 300 miles away. I paid him a few hundred dollars to do so, since it was to be a simple thing. He made it 3 miles from the dealership before it laid down. His assumption was the thermostat had stuck shut, causing the car to overheat. He had no extra money, and had to be back to Charleston, so he had to leave the car. I spoke with the owner, after many frantic minutes of waiting for him to get back to me after I called him, then waiting an hour or so again for him to call back with a solution. He then called saying he would have it towed to his mechanic, to determine the problem. I expressed my displeasure, he was rude and I said I thought, considering how it had all played out, it should be his responsibility. Not like I had had the car for more than 10 minutes!!!(I actually had not yet paid eyes on it, just went on his word as to what a great buy it was...)

His mechanic called me a few days later, to advise that when I paid the tow bill, and the thermostat and alternator parts and labor, he would release my car! Over $300.! PLUS, now I had to spend several hundred dollars more to go again to retrieve it, and pay someone to go along to take me there. I was furious. I advised him that I would shout to the world and anyone who would listen, as to his character, his business ethics, his lack of professionalism. He was ambivalent, said when I paid the bill I could have my car. (Mind you, legally, I at NO TIME gave this repair shop permission to do anything, including tow, this vehicle that was now in my possession/title. The dealership I purchased it from did, and they should have to repair it.

Eventually, the owner of the dealership agreed to pay the bill, providing I gave him positive feedback on ebay (blackmail, since I would NOT have, for sure!) I argued extensively, since I still had yet to lay eyes on the csar, and had to now come up with the money to go get it, again.

He in no way deserves positive feedback. 'Nuff said.GRR

The Man has hands of Gold.
Second buy from him a tradesman the Loves God and Country.
He can watch by back anytime and I highly
reccomend him for anyitem that he ever offers for Sale.

It will be Better then he though.

He called the Vette a 79 as that was what the vin shows.
it is a 1980 model..

Rebuilt a Dozer that I could take to a tractor show and win with.
Metioned that he replaced the muffler in his Ad,, thats all!

I my Business we are rebuilders of very expense LARGE gourmet Coffee
Roasters, like for Tulleys, Green Mountain and Star Bucks .... We do over very best to provide excellent workmanship. I can spot a craftman from the other side of the world and get paid what you lawyer charges to take a look at it for you if you do not want to get taken on a deal.

I Thank the Same God that this man believes in that he is not in my Business. Pleaase do not send him a coffee Roaster, he could really hurt my sales.

One the Few the Proud and the Brave. A God fearing lover of Made in America!

A-Men!

This was my first poor experience with an ebay purchase. I had won this auction and was looking forward to utilizing the parts that went along with a 1979 corvette for a 1980 corvette I had bought just a couple of weeks before. The seller had limited hours that would allow for me to pick-up the vehicle due to work and I ran into the same difficulty having the vehicle picked up during the times available for the same reasons. I asked the seller if I could pay for the vehicle and arrange a future date to pick it up. He said that was fine, but I was unable to find out the seller's address to send the payment nor could I do it through Paypal with this seller. The seller eventually asked for a mutual release from the purchase, which I agreed, but did not prefer to do so since I needed the car and parts I was supposed to have purchased. Poor communication did occur from both myself and the seller. But, if payment arrangements could have been available, then this transaction would have occured. How can you pay for something with no avenue to pay it through? I gave an overall rating just to send in this review, but I have never had the vehicle, so the rating should not apply.

I've always had vetts growing up and wanted a nother one. Seen thiis vette and fell in love with it.

That car was with good pics,lot of from every side and big.It was alsou in high quality dealer BMW shop,it was a place to by it wery safetly.There was just 56.000 ml and two owners car,what else can I hope.
The most importend thing in my case was lot of good pics from everywhere that car.
It takes 5 weeks before it came to Finland from USA and there was no prolem with shipping.Rinkens International Shipping from LA work's always great.Thank's for Christoph/Rinkens.
It's nice to work in ebay,it's a safetly place to by cars.
best hannu

Very good project just what I was looking for Something I can take a part and put back together the way I want it to be put together