Merry Christmas Dad!!!

285ferrari · 11-26-2011, 09:40 AM

My Dad has wanted a 1982 Corvette for at least 25 yrs. He has talked about buying one forever. He has always wanted an 82 because it was the last year of that body style. I remember when I was first getting into cars he would talk about them. After he and my Mom divorced a few years ago, he has been fairly strapped for cash. He spent over 30 yrs as a police officer and now works full time with our local government in the Planning/Zoning section. Recently he re-married and bought a fixer upper house that he has slowly been renovating with his new wife and that is where most of his money goes. Everytime he finds a Corvette to buy he gets really excited, but knows he can't really afford a "play" car. Seems that most in decent shape are going for around $10K up to $20K for a really nice one.

Recently I was talking to a friend who told me of a 82 Corvette that he knew was for sale. The guy's wife wants him to sell it because he never drives it, so I made a phone call. Went to look at it the other day. Needs paint, new seat covers, carpet and some small stuff. Runs pretty good and the body is in great shape. It is def. a car that can be driven and enjoyed while it is being fixed up. Made the guy an offer and he accepted it. Just picked it up this morning and brought it home. Going to get the title, tags, etc in my Dad's name and give it to him for Christmas. Can't wait to see the look on his face when he see's it....

tazandjan · 11-26-2011, 09:48 AM

Robbie- Your Dad will love it. Should be his best Christmas in a long time.

355dreamer · 11-26-2011, 09:50 AM

Awesome! Keep us updated.

Also, your garage looks great.

Barry · 11-26-2011, 10:08 AM

Robbie - Legend.

What a great thing to do for your Dad. He's gonna love it, and all the more for the how he got it. Keep us posted. I expected pictures and report on Dec 25th.

champagne612 · 11-26-2011, 11:15 AM

Well done!

Too funny - I had those same tires on my 76 Firebird Formula in hs.

Dunlop GT Qualifiers

Night Life · 11-26-2011, 11:34 AM

Robbie that is the gift that keeps on giving all year long

barcheta · 11-26-2011, 02:16 PM

Excellent Robbie!

wetpet · 11-26-2011, 03:28 PM

way to go robbie. wish i could do the same.

430Addict · 11-26-2011, 03:33 PM

Someone's gonna be a happy kid all over again is Christmas. Goodonya!

BillP00 · 11-26-2011, 03:36 PM

Robbie, that's a wonderful thing you did! You're dad is very lucky to have you for a son.

Bill P.

wetpet · 11-26-2011, 04:13 PM

robbie, you know i read this forum. why do you want to spoil it for me.

Dad.

JayG · 11-26-2011, 06:10 PM

Note to self:

Have children and teach them about cars.... it may pay off one day.

That's a great thing you are doing for your dad!

Chrishawk4 · 11-26-2011, 08:00 PM

Awesome Christmas gift!

KKRace · 11-26-2011, 08:44 PM

So if I understand this correct you're going to forge your dads signature on the title and registration. Good thing you retired!

285ferrari · 11-27-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KKRace

So if I understand this correct you're going to forge your dads signature on the title and registration. Good thing you retired!

I figure if I sign just my name without the "Jr", I am ok..... Technically that is my name as well as his....lol

11-26-2011, 09:40 AM	#1
285ferrari Owner Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: East Coast Ferrari Life Posts: 386 Name: Robbie	Merry Christmas Dad!!! My Dad has wanted a 1982 Corvette for at least 25 yrs. He has talked about buying one forever. He has always wanted an 82 because it was the last year of that body style. I remember when I was first getting into cars he would talk about them. After he and my Mom divorced a few years ago, he has been fairly strapped for cash. He spent over 30 yrs as a police officer and now works full time with our local government in the Planning/Zoning section. Recently he re-married and bought a fixer upper house that he has slowly been renovating with his new wife and that is where most of his money goes. Everytime he finds a Corvette to buy he gets really excited, but knows he can't really afford a "play" car. Seems that most in decent shape are going for around $10K up to $20K for a really nice one. Recently I was talking to a friend who told me of a 82 Corvette that he knew was for sale. The guy's wife wants him to sell it because he never drives it, so I made a phone call. Went to look at it the other day. Needs paint, new seat covers, carpet and some small stuff. Runs pretty good and the body is in great shape. It is def. a car that can be driven and enjoyed while it is being fixed up. Made the guy an offer and he accepted it. Just picked it up this morning and brought it home. Going to get the title, tags, etc in my Dad's name and give it to him for Christmas. Can't wait to see the look on his face when he see's it.... Attached Images http://stickynomore.com/

11-26-2011, 09:48 AM	#2
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,583 Name: Terry H Phillips	Robbie- Your Dad will love it. Should be his best Christmas in a long time. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-26-2011, 09:50 AM	#3
355dreamer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: MAR Ferrari Life Posts: 693 Name: L.C.	Awesome! Keep us updated. Also, your garage looks great. Everything you have heard is true.

11-26-2011, 10:08 AM	#4
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,255	Robbie - Legend. What a great thing to do for your Dad. He's gonna love it, and all the more for the how he got it. Keep us posted. I expected pictures and report on Dec 25th. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

11-26-2011, 11:34 AM	#6
Night Life Owner Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Regina, Canada Ferrari Life Posts: 2,064 Name: Roberto Giannini	Robbie that is the gift that keeps on giving all year long Attached Images Night life........ain't a good life........but it's my life -- Willy Nelson

11-26-2011, 11:15 AM	#5
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,622 Name: Doug	Well done! Too funny - I had those same tires on my 76 Firebird Formula in hs. Dunlop GT Qualifiers

11-26-2011, 02:16 PM	#7
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,394 Name: JB	Excellent Robbie! Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

11-26-2011, 03:28 PM	#8
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,599 Name: Ed	way to go robbie. wish i could do the same. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

11-26-2011, 03:33 PM	#9
430Addict Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 391	Someone's gonna be a happy kid all over again is Christmas. Goodonya!

11-26-2011, 03:36 PM	#10
BillP00 Join Date: Nov 2006 Ferrari Life Posts: 71	Robbie, that's a wonderful thing you did! You're dad is very lucky to have you for a son. Bill P.

11-26-2011, 04:13 PM	#11
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,599 Name: Ed	robbie, you know i read this forum. why do you want to spoil it for me. Dad. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

11-26-2011, 06:10 PM	#12
JayG Owner Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Acworth, Ga, U.S.A. Ferrari Life Posts: 322	Note to self: Have children and teach them about cars.... it may pay off one day. That's a great thing you are doing for your dad!

11-26-2011, 08:00 PM	#13
Chrishawk4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit, Michigan Ferrari Life Posts: 3,830 Name: Chris Hawkins	Awesome Christmas gift! “ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”-Anatole France "Dude, it's just math"-Pete

11-26-2011, 08:44 PM	#14
KKRace Owner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Near Olney, MD Ferrari Life Posts: 884 Name: Kevin	So if I understand this correct you're going to forge your dads signature on the title and registration. Good thing you retired! ------------------------------ Life is Good!

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