1963 Split Window Corvette From The Greg Grams Collection In Illinois

[Trulyvintage]

Call 815-385-3644

Ask for Brian Grams

Free Delivery Included

From the private collection

of my friend Greg Grams

the Patriarch of The Volo Museum

All proceeds from the sale 

of this vehicle and all vehicles 

sold by Volo Auto Sales fund

The Volo Museum after 

operating costs.

The Volo Museum has been

educating & entertaining 

Families for several generations.

I receive no commission 

or compensation.

Posting to help a 

Great Family Business.

Jim

 

[TAKerry]

There are some nice looking cars in the vettes for sale. But forgive me for saying the emporer has no clothes. It is my understanding that the Volo auto museum is owned by the Grams family, and that a lot of their cars are for sale at all times thus I would think that its a for profit business. Museum/classic car dealership. It is kind of misleading to say all proceeds  fund the museum. It comes off like its going to a charity/non profit or something. Just say the cars are for sale and be done with it at that point.

[JamesR]

I see the different points of view on this. Looks like a very nice car, to say the least.

 

Why did I think the '63 had six tail lights? Probably because I know little about old Vettes. Which years had the six lights?

[trimacar]

21 minutes ago, TAKerry said:

There are some nice looking cars in the vettes for sale. But forgive me for saying the emporer has no clothes. It is my understanding that the Volo auto museum is owned by the Grams family, and that a lot of their cars are for sale at all times thus I would think that its a for profit business. Museum/classic car dealership. It is kind of misleading to say all proceeds  fund the museum. It comes off like its going to a charity/non profit or something. Just say the cars are for sale and be done with it at that point.

I was thinking the same thing, well put.

 

I looked at some of the pricing on their website, I know Corvettes are expensive but these are really up there.

[Trulyvintage]

36 minutes ago, TAKerry said:

There are some nice looking cars in the vettes for sale. But forgive me for saying the emporer has no clothes. It is my understanding that the Volo auto museum is owned by the Grams family, and that a lot of their cars are for sale at all times thus I would think that it’s a for profit business. Museum/classic car dealership. It is kind of misleading to say all proceeds  fund the museum. It comes off like it’sgoing to a charity/non profit or something. Just say the cars are for sale and be done with it at that point.

Everything I posted is factual.

 

” For profit “ means 

The Volo Museum 

is not tax exempt.

 

In fact, they are one

largest contributors

to the local and state

economies.

 

Jim

 

[Crusty Trucker]

9 hours ago, JamesR said:

Why did I think the '63 had six tail lights? Probably because I know little about old Vettes. Which years had the six lights?

 

'Vettes of this style were built with only four tail lights, two on each side. Adding two more was a popular modification as was removing the split rear window and replacing it with a single piece one from a later model. I presume many were converted back to their original configuration for obvious reasons.

[TAKerry]

13 hours ago, Trulyvintage said:

Everything I posted is factual.

 

” For profit “ means 

The Volo Museum 

is not tax exempt.

 

In fact, they are one

largest contributors

to the local and state

economies.

 

Jim

 

Im not saying that what you posted is not factual. But it comes off like 'there is this MUSEUM that is selling some of its cars off. The money will be put back into the museum." Yes, while all factual that tone comes off completely different than "Mr. Grams is selling off his corvette collection". How many of the cars in the Volo Museum are for sale currently? 

I have never been there, nor do I know the owners and for all I know they are great people. I am not knocking their business or their business model, its just your 'ad' comes a bit offputting to me.

[Trulyvintage]

Volo Auto Sales and

Volo Auto Museum

are separate businesses.

 

Volo Auto Sales has evolved 

from selling cars on commission 

to owning the large majority of

the cars it sells.

 

The vehicles posted for sale

on the floor of the interior

showrooms are for sale

with prices posted.

 

The museum vehicles 

are not for sale - that is

because when a vehicle

is bought for museum display

it is an investment that has

a sizable income tax deduction.

 

If that vehicle is sold - usually

it has to be at least for 150%
of deducted value in order to

not lose money.

 

The Grams Family funds 

The Volo Museum thru

the sale of vehicles at

Volo Auto Sales as I have

stated before.

 

No member of The Grams Family

takes home more than a modest

salary - including Patriarch Greg Grams.

 

Greg Grams has lived on

the property since 1960.

 

Net proceeds are “ invested “

in the museum - that is the 

business plan - that has how

things have been since 

The Volo Museum opened.

 

Greg Grams personal collection

of C2 Corvettes has been put

up for sale - this Corvette is

from that collection.

 

What you choose to believe

does not change these facts.

 

 

Jim

 

 

 

 

[plymouthcranbrook]

My experience with the Volo Museum has always been positive from having cars appraised to getting repair advice and although it has been a while just visiting to look around. 

[Trulyvintage]

1 minute ago, plymouthcranbrook said:

My experience with the Volo Museum has always been positive from having cars appraised to getting repair advice and although it has been a while just visiting to look around. 

 Thank You for posting.

 

I understand the common

mistrust and wariness folks

have with museums and

businesses that sell cars

and I share that.

 

I first met Greg Grams 

a few years ago when

I helped someone sell

a couple vehicles to 

The Volo Museum that

are on display.

 

It is the only time I

have ever asked to

transport vehicles 

that I helped sell.

 

I do not take commission 

or compensation when

I help find a new owner.

 

But this was different.

I had a feeling ….

 

Within 15 minutes of

meeting Greg Grams

I got a clear overview 

of what he had built

and was continuing 

to build for the Grams Family

and his larger family

which is The Public.

 

Since that day

I endeavor to help

him however I can.

 

It is a worthy use

of my skill set and energy.

 

 

Jim

[TAKerry]

Jim I offer my apologies if I have offended you. I meant nothing of the sort. I have no ill will towards Volo or anyone associated with it. After all, If its good enough for Svenghoulie, its good enough for me!

[Trulyvintage]

How could I be offended ?

I observe and report.

 

Greg Grams & The Grams Family

along with Volo Auto Sales and

The Volo Auto Museum are

an anomaly - an exception 

to the rule if you will.

 

I am so very fortunate to

have met Greg Grams

and still I am amazed 

that he considers me

his friend - believe me

it is an honor and a privilege 

to be granted virtual 

unlimited access when

I am able to visit ….

 

 

Jim 

 

[Trulyvintage]

Sunday Bump 👍

[JamesR]

On 8/9/2024 at 3:22 AM, Crusty Trucker said:

 

'Vettes of this style were built with only four tail lights, two on each side. Adding two more was a popular modification as was removing the split rear window and replacing it with a single piece one from a later model

I didn't know that! Thanks for the education. I think the taillight idea stuck in my head because of the old Jan and Dean song, Dead Man's Curve, which talked about a Vette with six taillights.