| is more to consider in terms of expense when | | | | seat anchors, reinforced structure, or |
| you are thinking about purchasing a classic | | | | impact-resistant siding material. Many corvettes do |
| corvette than the price tag. As with any other | | | | not even have seat belts in the back seats. It is |
| major vehicle purchase, there are several other | | | | not too likely that you are going to be shipping |
| items that must be considered when analyzing if a | | | | your babies or grandbabies around in your classic |
| classic car can fit into your budget. With these | | | | car, but driving without seatbelts and other |
| collector’s items, it is important to | | | | standard safety features may prove an |
| remember that the traditional vehicle expenses | | | | expensive prospect in the event of an accident. |
| can be a lot more on a collector item. | | | | Accessories: One of the big purchases for a |
| Insurance: Insurance on a classic corvette is going | | | | corvette owner besides the car is a place to |
| to be a lot more pricy than on a regular vehicle. | | | | store the car during the winter and also in |
| The car will not come with devices considered | | | | transportation. Big trailers suitable for your |
| safety standards in the industry today, and the | | | | corvette do not come cheap, and are an expense |
| price of the insurance will reflect that. Custom | | | | to factor in when considering your budget. |
| classic cars are also ripe targets for auto theft, as | | | | Gas: Make no mistake, the corvette was designed |
| they are not compatible with anti-theft devices. | | | | in an age where materials were abundant and the |
| This too will be reflected in the insurance costs. | | | | horizon was limitless. These cars were built for |
| Auto insurers know that owners of classic cars | | | | power and speed, and anyone who suggested |
| are only going to insure their vehicles for driving | | | | economy in the corvette era would have had his |
| during the good seasons, and seasonal insurance | | | | horn-rims shoved into his face by a fist at the |
| carries rates reflecting this reality. | | | | end of a leather-clad arm. Times have changed, |
| Safety: As touched on above, there are many | | | | and the corvette is still designed for mid-century |
| safety features that are taken for granted in the | | | | pump prices. Driving your classic around at |
| modern car that are not available in a classic | | | | today’s prices is going to be a very pricy |
| corvette. No corvette comes with air bags, child | | | | prospect. |