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Ernie.. I have an "02" and am pretty sure of the production numbers for that year.. 1 of 33, 1 of 15ish convertibles and 1 of 3 in the green color. Those numbers didn't come from John Hull... they came from ''ronmanfredi'' (who posted above). He's been trying to put together tallies and numbers on our '01-07' Models. What has frustrated me is IF this was a (say) '69 Camaro, I would be able to read the vin and get ALL info on the vehicle... Not true in our cars. To me, value is somewhat based on rarity and there is very little to go on.

Ernie. The book has some info You might want but the issue is it just doesn't dice deep into the production numbers and options.

Thanks Ron. I can see it likely isn't going to happen. How old is John? Ok.. I'm skeptical.

It's not worth me going thru all of that , Dwight. but thanks for responding.

Thanks for the Pix's. Your link doesn't go direct to the vehicle and I see no means to do so.

Agree.. where's the link or photos? From what has been typed, it sounds like a mess.

64... Not my concern. I have little interest in His high speed aspirations.

64. I can't speak for the classification my ''acquaintance'' is shooting for. And I agree... We do whatever feels right.... that said... When I found my '63' R2 in 100% stock condition, I don't have the heart to modify it. (well except the brakes to ''Turner'' since I live in a mountainous area.)

Thanks for the update. Seems there are vehicles that could be candidates, but when doing the $$ math, it doesn't make sense... Yet someone will take it on, due to the love of the vehicle.

Keep us up on that...

Yup... 192mph is killing it.

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^ Sir.. I opened the discussion and am selling nothing.

Welcome. 1 of the videos is pretty good as well.

From Haggerty. Hope it comes up for Y'all. https://www.hagerty.com/media/people/before-he-finally-conquered-indy-andy-granatelli-took-on-bonneville/?hashed_email=1dfdc72d5be40fcdd9981423736a374fed1048af20ae93afd62e537405ff6270&dtm_em=1dfdc72d5be40fcdd9981423736a374fed1048af20ae93afd62e537405ff6270

We've conferred about my '02'' supposing my info is on file?

Hog.. Ya gotta keep a trickle charger on em.... and I've never gutted a battery Brad..to be a critic I could say 2 of the engine bays are without complete spark plug noise suppression panels and from a dealership the engines never looked like that having dual carbs and a few other options....But the reality to me is all 3 look excellent.

Good points from You both.

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I suspect my acquaintance (not buddy) is after 200mph, not just the 170 record.

Yes, I sort of did the same, gutting the 3EE to keep the ‘look’… but instead of going with a small battery inside it, I left the battery case empty and relocated a Group 24 to the trunk, Good idea, MFG..... I'll keep that in mind.. The acquaintance I know modifying the 63 Avanti will likely go into full ground effects and spoilers., so there are those out there totally modifying these cars. That takes on total modifications to the fiberglass. To me, to make sense out of all He's doing He likely picked up His Avanti on the cheap..I never asked Him about the specifics of that.

Well, I re-supported my box. It was cracked in one corner and I fiberglassed 4 layers on it... but yeah the battery is crap.. I went thru 3 of em in 1 year before I put a trickle charger on it .I do like the old look of the design... it's quite unique in style.. Saw one guy cut the battery open and remove the guts.. He installed a new battery inside of the original box... just to keep that Retro Look.

That's pretty much my stance for my '63' R2, since its condition is 90% great and no need for major upgrades,.(cept brakes as said earlier) .....I don't see the need for a trunk mounted battery and I've read all the weight distribution and other points. Diehard still makes the stock battery, which is crap, but I keep a mini charger on it constantly. The points You've pointed out can easily be reverted back to stock.... if desired.

Some good feedback, and I agree with all points expressed. We still haven't heard from those doing like that Acquaintance of mine....LS 3's and all Hi Perf. Also the doing massive bodywork changes. Ron... I would own Your Dolenz car if funds were available... Ya had me drooling on my boots.

There are differing intents and desires as Car Owners. Some live for every nut and bolt being 100% original. Others really don't care and go for Mods and Upgrades to suit their needs. Where do You fit into the mix? Me personally,, I have a '63' R2 that is a 100% original vehicle in very good condition. The only intent I have for Upgrades or Mods is on the brakes. I'm planning on going to Turner Brakes with a dual master cylinder. My reason is we live in an area of steep mountains with twisty curves. I will save the Original Parts in case the next Owner wants to convert back.. And then... A acquaintance up the road is tearing His '63' down, putting a LS3, 600hp engine with Tremec 5 speed... Modifying the suspension and all Hi Performance upgrades. His intent is to go to the Salt Flats and surpass the 170mph land speed record.. I personally support either direction, but have one thing to add... IF You have a truly 100% example in very good condition. wouldn't it be prudent to keep it that way for no other reason but a Financial one? Common sense and the Markets sorta support my thought here.... IF your starting with a needy vehicle with a a lot of expense needed to bring it to 100%, then all bets are off and decisions need made. Thoughts? Opinions?