My new toy...

[OrangeCrush]

Last year I sold my supercharged C5 vert. I hated seeing it go but after spending almost 300K on another bodyshop, I needed cash.

So I traded an alignment rack for a girly car. It was a '95 Miata that soon became painted, lowered, wheels, interior, blah, blah, blah.

I learned soon enough that what it lacked in power, it made up in fun factor... the car is a blast to drive.

Well, about a month ago, I was offered my C5 back at 9K less than I sold it for and it only had 1500 more miles on it.

I hate to say this but I declined. The vette was beautiful and fast but I held off.

I bought this last Friday.










Gonna hit the dyno Monday with the new engine but the last engine dyno'd out at 430HP/460TQ at the rear wheels. I'm guessing this one will be a little more, we'll see.

Not bad for a 2200lb car.

So I guess for now, I won't be getting another vette any time soon. Some day, again, definitely but for now, I'll go play with the pocket rocket.

Now, just gotta decide what color to paint it.

[mikejr]

Did you buy that from a PA owner? Looks like a PA tag on it.

[OrangeCrush]

That's an old pic and I think the original builder was from PA... I'm not sure. I know his name was John Burch.

The owner I bought it from lives in Atlanta.

Mark

[ttkresurfacing]

I think pink would be a nice choice in colors for you Mark.

I thought of your purchase and thought maybe I'd get this....
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...7&postcount=13

[OrangeCrush]

Originally Posted by ttkresurfacing

I think pink would be a nice choice in colors for you Mark.

I thought of your purchase and thought maybe I'd get this....
http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...7&postcount=13

Always trying to be faster, huh?

First my H2 is faster, now ya gotta have a faster car...

Whatcha doin' bud?

[Agriv8r]

LOOKS NICE, when will you test it...i have a 76 vette, bored .6 over 350, edlebrock torker II intake, cane race cam, 4" chrome side pipes with hooker headers...get to drive it about 100 miles a year.....dont think i will ever part with it...