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Please be patient, I am new here. I know "cars" OK, but hardly anything about Corvettes, but am a member of several other forums and know they are a wealth of knowledge.
My father recently passed and left behind his baby. I need to find out more about my fathers car so that my mom can make some decisions.
What I know: It is a '67 w/ 427. Not sure if that is original motor or not. Has about 36K miles. No A/C.
It was just dropped off to my mom from being painted - Red w/ white racing stripe. Motor was pulled and painted as well. Interior seems to be original as far as I can tell, but looks like it needs some work, mostly comparing it to the new paint. Is currently a little hard to start - The guy who painted said it needs carb work (auto choke not funtioning) probrably because it has sat in his shop since my dad had his stroke almost 18 months ago. Seems to run great once started.

Dad is 3rd owner. He's had it about 12 years. He was fixing it the up the way he wanted because he had no intention of selling, now that plan has changed. I need to know what to do to increase value, or at least not hurt it. Or fix carb and do nothing? Mom doesnt really want to sell it right now, but I know what happens to things when they sit...

I have no idea of where to start...How do I find out more about this car? I am going to contact some of his "car buddies" and see what they can help with. Makes me really wish I had talked with him more about it...

Thanks in advance


Here is a pic of her:


Oops, the tiny one is only one I have on computer right now, I will take better ones and put on here.

 

Some comments/questions:
- detailed pictures would help
- make sure one of the pictures is of the stamp pad on the engine
- do you have documentation for the car?
- Which 427 is it? 390HP, 400HP, 435HP, L88 (if it were an L88, you'd know it)
- Take some pictures of the trim tag (or tell us what is on them)

 

If it was an L88, it probably isn't anymore now that it has come out of a shop where it sat for 18 months. That was plenty of time to change out all the rare parts.... One can only hope that the car still possesses some or all of the original parts it may have had when it went into the shop.

 

Hello
Hard to say how much this is worth. Depending how original the car is will determine its value. I would take the time educate yourself so you can make a informed desicion on how much you want to sell your dads car for..

Good Luck

 

PUT UP ALL THE # ON THE TRIM TAGS UNDER THE DASH. AND LIKE THE GUY SAID ABOVE. THE # UNDER THE HEAD THAT IS ON THE BLOCK ON THE PASS/SIDE OF MOTOR... SORRY ABOUT YOUR FATHER.....

 

The guy who painted it was a very good friend of my father and owns the shop. Nothing was stolen.
I believe the air filter says 427/390hp. I will double check tommorrow morning and get some better pictures as well. Where are these tags under the dash?

 

Under the glove box, 2 stamped tags. One has the VIN number, one has data about interior/exterior trim colors.

Here are the ones on my 65

 

Thanks

 

If you tell us where you live, maybee there is a member close that can come look at the car to help you, you might want to buy a NCRS pocket spec guide, or Corvettes by the numbers from Colvin to look at the numbers of everything.

A checklist that might help
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/D...s%20a%20Driver

 

If you do decide to sell, please let me know.
Rich

 

Scott - sorry about your dad.

 

Sorry to hear about your father....

Regarding the 67...I would think twice about selling it. After all, he was fixing it up the way he wanted it. Seems to me that this would hold value greater than what you would get moneywise. And after it's sold, you'll wish you hadn't sold it. Just ask everyone on this forum about the C2 the use to have and wish they could have it back. Just look at some of the threads people put out here inquiring about their old Corvette hoping someone chimes in knowing where it is or who owns it...with the intention of trying to buy it back.

If you really want to sell it, take your time in evaluating the condition, documentation, originality, etc. of the 67. Then take a look at the ebay auctions (ones that actually sold), and other auctions that are held around the country, to get an idea of what they're selling for. Keith Martin's Corvette Market report is nice, as it give auctions around the country and details the Corvettes that are being put through and sold at auction. You should also look into getting a certified appraisal done...or perhaps have an NCRS judge give you an opinion.

Do not under any circumstances be rushed into a decision to sell. There are quite a few individuals out there in this hobby with less than a below average integrity level who will look to "steal" that 67 from you and your mother...please, please, please watch out for these individuals...they will usually pick apart the car, stating this isn't original, this isn't correct, this is not worth anything, etc.. Rememeber, you're the seller, you can reject any offer you think is too low. A correct 67 427/390 is worth a great deal of money.

If the 67 is correct (meaning original matching numbers), it will bring correct money. There will be a collector/buyer that will have no problem in buying a correct car.

 

Thank you very much. Just curious how you knew who I was? I dont remember putting it anywhere...No big deal, just kinda curious.
The car is in south Jacksonville, FL if anyone is nearby, please let me know if you'd be willing to come talk to me about it.
Thanks for the warning mr bluestreak. I have spoken to several people about the car that I know are knowledgable, and they have prefaced any info w/ their interest. I know that unfortunatly the people you speak of are certainly out there. We aren't in any hurry to sell. But...It isnt the type of car a 60y/o woman needs (or wants) to be driving, and like I said, we all know what happens when things sit.
Thanks everyone for all the info. I am going to get it now and try and take some pics and get those #'s....

Scott Barnwell

 

I am going to try and add some pics, I just drove it over to my house. It was hard since it hasnt touched pavement since he was alive. But man I couldnt wipe the smile off my face, I stopped at the gas station and it felt like everyone was staring. I know why ya'll love these so much now...







I have all #'s except for motor #. I need a smaller person, or a better way to get under there. All the pics posted on here showing where they are are close ups, not really showing where they are....So where is is? I know this is a huge question that needs to be answered. Maybe it can be answered by ID#?

ID# 194377S108595
Style 67437
Trim 455AC
Body S2933
Paint 974AA

 

There is no way I would be selling that car

That is a stunning color combo and a beautiful looking 67

 

Beautiful car. Remember, something good always comes from something bad. I think your father would love to look down and see you behind the wheel cruisin around.

 

Id number is the vin number

style was a plant tracking number. means nothing
Trim is a is white and black vinyl
paint is Rally Red

So the color combo is original

 

HOLY COW don't sell that car, you'll be sorry if you do!

Neat, neat color combo, ESPECIALLY with a 390 horse big block and a 4 speed.

Here's the neat part about that car. If you wait, the value of it will only INCH downward, slightly, if AT ALL. It certainly won't crash. In all likelihood, it will probably go up over the next 12-18 months.

DON'T RUSH THE DECISION!!!!!!!!!

 

I'd just do some general clean up and whatever minor restoration that doesn't tax your skills. Drive it a while, learn some more about it and then make a decision to keep it or not. Certainly don't do anything before next spring....I think prices are going to start edging up. A red, mid-year big block is something lots of folks aspire to obtain for years and never do.

 

Why does that car look familiar. Do not sell the car you will
regret it later. Shemp