NPoCP candidate: 1985 Callaway Corvette for $5,950 (Update: Callaway says NP)

"StingrayJake" (stingrayjake) 01/07/2016 at 18:25 • Filed to: NPoCP

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It seems Corvette fans have started to find some redeeming qualities to the C4. Some of that might have to do with 80s nostalgia, especially as kids of the era start reaching Corvette-buying age — curse you, stereotypes!

But a bigger factor is likely that the C4 has become THE affordable option when it comes to classic Vettes. When you can get ‘em wet for less than six grand, why not get a C4 instead of a Viagra prescription?

On paper, this 1985 Callaway job is a steal at $5,950. A stock 1985 Corvette in good condition is valued at $6,300 by !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and you’d expect Callaway’s twin-turbo customization work to boost (heh get it?) the value a bit. Correction: Looks like it might be just a body kit and some minor upgrades and not actually turbo’d.

This example, which is listed on the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , is just shy of 100,000 miles and has started having issues with its 4+3 manual transmission. Per the listing, overdrive won’t engage and the speedometer has stopped working.

So it needs a little work. No big deal. Is that so much to ask for when you get the extra horses of a Callaway for the price of a stock 1985 Corvette?

UPDATE (from Callaway itself):

The car in question is not an original B2K and thus not twin-turbo as I assumed. But even they lean NP because of the valuable aero kit.

Source: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

crowmolly > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:08

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Wow, I would have thought it would be way more expensive.

Wacko > crowmolly 01/07/2016 at 13:15

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considering it was twice the price as a base vette, way, way more expensive.....

crowmolly > Wacko 01/07/2016 at 13:17

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Shit’s crazy. I’m guessing they may be scared by the 4+3 repairs? Who knows. It’s an NP to me.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:19

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Put the body back to stock, add a T-56, and have yourself a damn DAY. Nice price.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:20

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The wheels alone are worth a lot.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:22

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Love it - NP

Speed > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:22

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NP if a legitimate Callaway. Or hell even if not considering what the body kit would cost to buy. ZF 6spd swap and call it a day. Or how about a Sledgehammer tribute for standing mile events?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms 01/07/2016 at 13:22

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HOW DARE YOU SIR

Callaway’s are the shit.

That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/07/2016 at 13:27

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I'm not big on the side vents. I can live with the front bumper though.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:30

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NP all day erryday and I don’t even like Corvettes.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:37

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NP all day... I may have to talk to my wife about this......You know why you see old guys in the sports cars? It’s not because of a mid life crisis, it’s because they couldn’t aford what they wanted when they were young and broke.

shop-teacher > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:38

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Why do these things never show up when there is money burning a hole in my pocket?

StingrayJake > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 01/07/2016 at 13:51

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Oh I know. I’ll be an old guy in a Corvette. I have come to peace with that.

StingrayJake > shop-teacher 01/07/2016 at 13:51

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Who ever has money burning a hole in their pocket?

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:53

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I’m enjoying my ‘go cart’ stage with my 500...maybe next one will be a ‘vette....age has its advantages.

daender > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 13:56

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Holy fuck, yes, NP. Upgrade the transmission and tires and be prepared to cruise around in glorious ‘Murican 80s style!

Also, why does it have two different targa tops? First a white one and then a tinted glass unit.

Here’s a BAT for a ‘96 with 13k miles for 12.5k$

Stapleface > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 14:17

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I too would think a Calloway would cost considerably more.

As for the C4, that's probably my favorite body style of Corvette. Specifically the 91+ restyle.

SkyNet > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 14:21

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Ugg...I’m getting old. I remember being obsessed with these when I was a kid. Weren’t they called “Callaway Supernatural” or something?

I remember my dad and I drove a fair distance to see one at a dealership.

Looking at it now I’m like “that is hideous and tacky.” And I actually like C4’s.

deekster_caddy > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 14:37

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The callaway was one of those dream cars when I was a kid. But the twin turbo setup was reserved for the ‘sledgehammer’ version I think. Otherwise it was just a ground effects package and chip/cam. (I think). But if this really has twin turbos and is only $6K, I’m thinking it’s a bogus ad from somebody in Somalia.

StingrayJake > deekster_caddy 01/07/2016 at 14:45

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Now that you mention it, I don't see twin turbos in the engine bay pic. I just hear Callaway and equate it to twin turbos.

StingrayJake > SkyNet 01/07/2016 at 14:46

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The Super Naturals were a bit later and a bit more extreme. They actually raced them at Le Mans a couple times.

shop-teacher > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 14:46

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I had some this fall after I sold my ‘74 Buick Apollo. Gone now though!

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 15:08

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Not the turbo B2K option. Just callaway body. Engine is a closer to stock TPI with a different intake manifold though. So it does have something over the normal L98/

StingrayJake > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. 01/07/2016 at 15:20

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Yeah didn’t even look at the engine bay pic when I posted. I’ve just always equated Callaway to turbos. Thanks for pointing it out.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 18:04

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Because it’s a Callaway, for that price, I hestitated a second. Then I remembered it’s a ‘Vette that is neither a C1 nor a late model C7. Crack pipe.

Conan > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 18:27

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Damn. T56 then twin turbo!

JR1 > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 18:32

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So much want right now

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > deekster_caddy 01/07/2016 at 20:30

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The B2K was an RPO twin turbo Callaway C4 that sold fairly well. Conservatively rated at just over 400 horsepower and 580 lb/ft by 1991 from a turbocharged (but otherwise very much a plain old 350 ) SBC with a factory warranty to boot, and not much lower numbers back in ‘87!

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner 01/07/2016 at 23:26

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“Callaway’s are .... shit.”

Yeah... that’s what he said.

:-)

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > StingrayJake 01/07/2016 at 23:29

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I’d say that’s a nice price... and plan for a tranny swap or have the Doug Nash 2 speed unit rebuilt.