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[VIDEO] Man Cries as His Original-Owner 1963 Corvette Split Window is Sold at Barrett-Jackson

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  1. NYC Fred

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    #1 NYC Fred, Mar 10, 2022
    I get it...

    ((....The Red/Black Split-Window Coupe was purchased new and used as a family car during its early years but was then sold as the owner joined the Army. In 1983 he rediscovered the car in Cincinnati and bought it back. A full restoration was completed and the car was certified at Bloomington Gold. After years of showing the car up and down the East Coast and Midwest, the car was retired from the show circuit and enjoyed by the owners who continued to keep the car in great condition all this time.

    For this owner whose first name is Fred, his last drive in the car that means everything to him was at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale as he and his wife guided the gleaming ’63 split-window onto the auction block.

    The couple exited the car and stood along the back wall, and as soon as the bids started coming in, the man breaks down and begins sobbing...)))


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  2. Ak Jim

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    #2 Ak Jim, Mar 11, 2022
    So why did he sell it?
     
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  3. gtjoey

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    #3 gtjoey, Mar 12, 2022
    Well, He is 80 plus? years old......seems to be a pattern.
    Die with it and the WIFE Gives it away to Wayne Carini :)
    Die with it and the KIDS give it away to Wayne Carini :)
    Die with it and the GRANDCHILDREN give it away to Wayne Carini :)
    Or Live with it and pay , registrations, insurance , repairs and watch it fall apart in the garage .
    ORRRRR sell the damn thing, buy a Bentley coupe at 80 plus with A/C , POWER STEERING AND A RADIO ANDTAKE your GIRLFRIEND, Not WIFE for a nice drive in Palm Beach....
    Thats what Ive been seeing latelty
    GTJOEY1314
     
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  4. TheMayor

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    #4 TheMayor, Mar 12, 2022
    A person shouldn't have this much of an attachment to an object. There's something wrong.
     
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    #5 DBomb117, Mar 12, 2022
    It might not be the object itself but the joy and experiences collected through the object.


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  6. TheMayor

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    #6 TheMayor, Mar 12, 2022
    '

    All of these statements are true at the same time:

    Classic cars are neat
    Classic cars are fun
    Classic cars are a PITA
     
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  7. JV's89

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    #7 JV's89, Mar 13, 2022
    $350k !

    Tears of joy for a remarkable ROI.
     
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  8. PaulK

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    #8 PaulK, Mar 14, 2022
    I'd cry too.
     
  9. ryalex

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    #9 ryalex, Mar 14, 2022
    I disagree, I think for a lot of people this type of cathexis is normal. I get attached to Stuff.

    While I do purge things, donate them or sell from time to time, it's emotionally draining for me and I have to be ready for it.
     
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    #10 JV's89, Mar 14, 2022
    Speaking as a well organized and neat hoarder, I agree.

    I'm really good at buying, and have little experience selling things I get attached to. It's one of the reasons my 328 sits in the garage with no more mileage than required to get it to and from its annual inspection.

    It's not hard to imagine being a little emotional after all those years of ownership, especially considering his age.

    I'd just try to avoid being caught on camera. :)
     
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  11. Ak Jim

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    #11 Ak Jim, Mar 15, 2022
    You can buy one hell of a lot of hookers and blow for $350K. The guy could go out with a bang!
     
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    #12 JV's89, Mar 15, 2022
    I like the way you think!
     
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    #13 white out, Mar 28, 2022
    Edited it for you
     
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    #14 carguy, Jun 13, 2022
    I had a silver / black 63 split-window coupe a few years back, restored every nut and bolt - all by the book - took about 4 years of my life I'll never get back. It was a wonderful car, drove great, ran great...very solid and reliable too. But I too have to admit...when I sold it...it was hard to see it go. I've always had gasoline in my veins and I know there are other "car guys" out there who get attached to their machinery too. Another car that about killed me to sell was an old 65 Beetle, again...another nuts & bolts restoration, that ran and drove perfect. I actually gave the old bug a hug (misty eyed) before the guy loaded it onto his trailer.
     
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    #15 PhilB, Jun 15, 2022
    Maybe it wasn't an attachment to the object, but an attachment to all the memories that went along with it - including people and places and times that are now gone.
     
  16. Edward 96GTS

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    #16 Edward 96GTS, Jun 15, 2022
    thats why my wife and daughter will have to deal w selling my e-type roadster. it would be too painful to let it go as it was my first car. drove it to high school, college, dental school etc.
    daily driver, rain or shine.
     
  17. carguy

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    #17 carguy, Jun 15, 2022
    Wow an E-Type roadster was your FIRST CAR....? Now that is really something...and I'm just a bit jealous....
     
  18. Edward 96GTS

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    #18 Edward 96GTS, Jun 15, 2022
    yes my dad bought it used in 1973 when you couldnt give them away. $3k. same price as a new mustang.
     

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