Ug-Buttley - Would You Pay $250,000?
02-10-2016, 08:46 PM
#23
GM Cert Corvette Tech
Pro Mechanic
I was cordial in the message I sent him. I stated there was no documentation that this was a Bill Mitchell car and instead of him showing proof of documentation or even a picture of Bill Mitchell with the car he says I don't know what I'm talking about and that if I contact him again he will report me to eBay....It seems like I wasn't the first person who sent him a message about the lack of documentation. Just chalk it up to one of the many scams on eBay.
Last edited by Douglas Mariani; 02-10-2016 at 08:46 PM.
02-11-2016, 01:56 PM
#25
Team Owner
02-11-2016, 03:39 PM
#26
Melting Slicks
When I wrote to the seller asking about evidence of the connection between this car and Bill Mitchell his response was:
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I don't think I'd invest a quarter million on that guarantee.
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I don't think I'd invest a quarter million on that guarantee.
02-11-2016, 05:16 PM
#27
GM Cert Corvette Tech
Pro Mechanic
When I wrote to the seller asking about evidence of the connection between this car and Bill Mitchell his response was:
"There is much documentation on this vehicle that will be given to the new owner, including one copy of a book that details this corvette’s history and build."
I don't think I'd invest a quarter million on that guarantee.
"There is much documentation on this vehicle that will be given to the new owner, including one copy of a book that details this corvette’s history and build."
I don't think I'd invest a quarter million on that guarantee.
02-11-2016, 06:28 PM
#28
Team Owner
One other "clue"......Bill Mitchell's cars had either Goodyear or Firestone tires, not BFGs.......
02-11-2016, 08:49 PM
#29
Melting Slicks
If the guy could prove anything he'd have it at an auction house with lots of promotion. I have an '81 that has just as much Bill Mitchell influence as this one does. I have just as much proof as this guy does too!!!
02-11-2016, 09:46 PM
#31
Melting Slicks
You know, come to think of it - I think Bill Mitchell personally built my '70! Yeah - That's it!
02-12-2016, 08:17 AM
#33
Team Owner
02-12-2016, 09:01 AM
#34
Melting Slicks
The car in question was undoubtedly built by Eckler's back in the day. They were working with John Greenwood to produce his C3 body kits. This is the Turbo GT kit, which was the most popular body kit made for the C3. The twin turbo hood and recessed headlights were Eckler's innovations (Greenwood's original turbo hood had a single NACA duct - Ekler's added the second one).
Yes, this car has appeared over the years in various magazines and probably even one or two "generic" Corvette books that touched on the Kustom Kraze of the '70-'80s. Bill Mitchell had nothing to do with this car. The seller would've been closer to the truth if he said Zora had a part in this car, as Zora was involved with Greenwood's racing efforts, and went on to lend credence to the ACI built Duntov Turbo of 1980.
As far as value goes, this car is just a custom 1980 Corvette, albeit built by one of the top fiberglass manufacturers of the day. Value? Maybe $25K-ish tops. The #1 Greenwood Turbo GT (of 3 built) sold for $26K last year, just to put this in perspective.
Yes, this car has appeared over the years in various magazines and probably even one or two "generic" Corvette books that touched on the Kustom Kraze of the '70-'80s. Bill Mitchell had nothing to do with this car. The seller would've been closer to the truth if he said Zora had a part in this car, as Zora was involved with Greenwood's racing efforts, and went on to lend credence to the ACI built Duntov Turbo of 1980.
As far as value goes, this car is just a custom 1980 Corvette, albeit built by one of the top fiberglass manufacturers of the day. Value? Maybe $25K-ish tops. The #1 Greenwood Turbo GT (of 3 built) sold for $26K last year, just to put this in perspective.
02-12-2016, 09:40 AM
#35
Team Owner
Sounds like 'brotherlykindness' is a bit thin skinned. Did he not expect to get blowback from Corvette community, given it's size and scope?
02-19-2016, 05:08 PM
#36
GM Cert Corvette Tech
Pro Mechanic
02-20-2016, 09:58 AM
#38
Drifting
02-20-2016, 07:25 PM
#39
Melting Slicks
With that being said, the seller would be lucky to get anywhere near 40k for the car. It's a decent greenwood. It might look better with some big wide Torque thrusts.
02-20-2016, 09:50 PM
#40
Melting Slicks
He's relisted it for another 21 days. Still fishing!
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