David Krumboltz

About $45,000 in customization by the current owner followed the previous one’s work having it painted, “chopped” and “channeled.”

The convertible is the man’s daily driver, requiring just routine maintenance over the last 25 years and having traveled on several long trips.

The Chevy model’s sales were great till Ralph Nader’s book was published, then they never recovered despite a study’s vindication.

“It’s too basic, but that makes it really easy to have owned it for 40 years and really not done anything to it,” owner says of convertible.

The first-generation model is a trip down memory lane from the owner’s courting days and a hobby he enjoys with his circle of friends.