[Cal Metal]

In the summer of 1967, two months before my foray to college, HRM had for sale in their classifieds: One Corvette Grand Sport, ex-this and that--$4,500 w/o engine. $5,500 with motor. I knew in my heart of hearts that this was going to be like owning the Holy Grail. I was so convinced that this was going to be the opportunity of a lifetime that I seriously pitched the idea to my dad. I had just bought a '57 Corvette with slight body damage for $750. That puts the $4,500 into perspective.

The dollars were way over the top but I told senior that I didn't want to drive it but it would be an investment that couldn't have any down side. I laid out the history--Duntov and all. (Dad liked cars but didn't have a handle on this kind of thing). I knew the odds were not good but pressed him anyway. Long story short, they were funding the college endeavor and I was going out of state and you know the rest.

Probably would have sold it five years later for $15,000 but at the time I knew I was right. One of the few times in 54 years.