Unexpected

yowzer · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

I was on Long Island shooting lighthouses yesterday when I found this in the parking lot at Montauk Point Light.

IMG_4403 by D_Swanson, on Flickr

IMG_4404 by D_Swanson, on Flickr

IMG_4405 by D_Swanson, on Flickr

IMG_4406 by D_Swanson, on Flickr

The owner wasn't to be found so I have no information on it.

Rivman · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

. . . first year for the Vette - nice example, and good captures !!

rick_reno · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

wow, that's a rare one. nice shots.

PhotosGuy · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Nice find! It's hard to believe that they wouldn't park that in the farthest empty corner of the lot.

snyderman · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

+1 on Rick's 'wow.' You don't see those very often. Beautiful copy of the car and very nice shots to boot. I don't think I could have resisted stealing a pic or two, either.

dave

Tim13 · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Great pics! Based on the steering wheel/column, stereo and a few other mods plus the way it's parked within striking distance from a mini-van I'm going to guess it's a kit like the Route 66 Roadster from Lone Star Classics rather than an original.

sigma pi · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhotosGuy

Nice find! It's hard to believe that they wouldn't park that in the farthest empty corner of the lot.

God knows I would....... and put up velvet ropes around it haha

yowzer · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

To be honest I had the same question run through my head when I saw it. I also suspect a replica/kit car. I was hoping someone here would spot the tell tale sign and let me know.

Desertraptor · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

No 3 is nice
Love the Vette.

ChunkyDA · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Speaking of copy... wrong steering wheel with tilt, hand break? really? tail pipes stick out way too far. probably made of fiberglass HAHA.
Even so, looks like a nice replica and is probably a real fun toy.

Doc Fluty · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhotosGuy

Nice find! It's hard to believe that they wouldn't park that in the farthest empty corner of the lot.

Hell i even do this with my challenger...

My wife gets pissed at me for parking a half mile away from where were going all the time...

If i had this i would probably just leave it in the garage and take a civic everywhere lol

RadAL · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

steering wheel is def. not stock... and neither is the dash board... CD player, in a 53, really? ( only 300 real ones were made)

cicopo · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Retro kit. Besides the stuff mentioned the 53 & 54 had only a 6 cyl engine, & the gear shift & boot didn't look like that plus the hand brake wasn't mounted there . It pulled up from under the dash. Another incorrect thing is the row of snap fasteners for the top or tonneau cover. Body fits also are way better than the originals but many old Vettes have had those made better over the years.

bcd01 · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

nice find and beautiful documenting.

Doc Fluty · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

Now, I dont mind if its a kit car... hell all corvettes are fiberglass like most kits anyway...

But at least dont put a license plate that says 53 vett... that should be reserved for someone who actually has one. And Im sure someone who lives in NY does lol.

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Rivman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Downtown Stittsville, Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,724	Re: Unexpected . . . first year for the Vette - nice example, and good captures !! __________________ Randy, Gear - 3 in the green, and a T2i with a few lenses !

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rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: Unexpected wow, that's a rare one. nice shots.

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,645	Re: Unexpected Nice find! It's hard to believe that they wouldn't park that in the farthest empty corner of the lot. __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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snyderman Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 7,053 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unexpected +1 on Rick's 'wow.' You don't see those very often. Beautiful copy of the car and very nice shots to boot. I don't think I could have resisted stealing a pic or two, either. dave __________________ Canon 5D2 > 35L-85L-135L

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Tim13 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 478	Re: Unexpected Great pics! Based on the steering wheel/column, stereo and a few other mods plus the way it's parked within striking distance from a mini-van I'm going to guess it's a kit like the Route 66 Roadster from Lone Star Classics rather than an original. __________________ 60D \| EFS 15-85 IS USM \| EF 70-300 IS USM l 100-400 IS L

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yowzer Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 328	Re: Unexpected To be honest I had the same question run through my head when I saw it. I also suspect a replica/kit car. I was hoping someone here would spot the tell tale sign and let me know. __________________ 5Dmkii - Gripped - Kirk 'L' Bracket, 100mm L IS, 24-70mm L, 70-200mm L IS, 100-400mm L IS, Sigma 12-24mm, Canon 2x TC, 580EX II, 60D - Gripped - Kirk 'L' Bracket, 18-135mm IS, Gitzo 3541LS, Kirk BH-1 http://www.flickr.com/photos/d_swanson

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Desertraptor Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 10,799 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unexpected No 3 is nice Love the Vette. __________________ Peter Canon 60D\|40D\|10-22mm f2.8\|50mm f 1.8\|100mm f2.8 Macro 24-70mm f2.8L\|70-200mm f4L\|100-400mm f4.5-5.6L \|430EX II

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ChunkyDA Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Emerald Coast, FL Posts: 2,807 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unexpected Speaking of copy... wrong steering wheel with tilt, hand break? really? tail pipes stick out way too far. probably made of fiberglass HAHA. Even so, looks like a nice replica and is probably a real fun toy. __________________ Dave Support Search and Rescue, Get Lost Gear list and some feedback

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RadAL Cream of the Crop Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Spanish Fort, AL Posts: 9,633	Re: Unexpected steering wheel is def. not stock... and neither is the dash board... CD player, in a 53, really? ( only 300 real ones were made) __________________ Equipment: Canon PowerShot A650IS (semi retired) and Canon Powershot G10 (primary) and Rebel XT 350D w/18-55mm kit lens and Quanterey 18-200mm-- www.youtube.com/alexander1485 (has links to some of my pictures on the main page)

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cicopo Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ottawa, Ont, Canada Posts: 2,353	Re: Unexpected Retro kit. Besides the stuff mentioned the 53 & 54 had only a 6 cyl engine, & the gear shift & boot didn't look like that plus the hand brake wasn't mounted there . It pulled up from under the dash. Another incorrect thing is the row of snap fasteners for the top or tonneau cover. Body fits also are way better than the originals but many old Vettes have had those made better over the years. __________________ A skill is developed through constant practice with a passion to improve, not bought. Cozumel travel & dive photos www.picasaweb.google.com/CozumelTimeCapsules Radio Control Event albums www.picasaweb.google.com/tcprcphotos

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bcd01 Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,427	Re: Unexpected nice find and beautiful documenting. __________________ bcd01 - devices of enjoyment list

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Doc Fluty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,429 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Unexpected Now, I dont mind if its a kit car... hell all corvettes are fiberglass like most kits anyway... But at least dont put a license plate that says 53 vett... that should be reserved for someone who actually has one. And Im sure someone who lives in NY does lol. __________________ The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare to win - My Gear - My Facebook Fan Page

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