Re: COPO Convertible
I don't know which magazines you're referencing; I'd have to assume it was though, since there is only one. When I first saw it I was at Milton's and he had just received it. The Cross Ram was in the trunk. He was quite excited about it, and my mind was thinking: "Z28 Convertible???-Milton, they never made one???". Lo and behold, this car is a perfect example for the phrase "never say never".
I wouldn't say that I would be against owning it, as it is a rare piece of history; just not at the top of my personal priority list. The first time I could've bought it, I was focused on other rare Big Block cars, and couldn't do both. The second time it was offered to me by Rich Steele; he was suggesting a trade with my 70 Hemi-Cuda Convertible which was, and still is bringing a lot more money; I was not willing to take a loss in trading.
The answer to the specific question of why someone wouldn't own this one-of-a-kind isn't just because of financial reasons; but one's personal preferences. I realize that to an avid Z28 guy, this car must be the ultimate car; whereas I still predominantly prefer Big Block cars. My personal opinion for collecting cars is as the phrase says: "there is no substitute for cubic inches".
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