How rare is #7 1968 vert
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How rare is #7 1968 vert
Hard to believe that someone trying to sell the 7th C3 made, and a big block vert at that, would put it up with such crappy pictures. But they do have 100% positive feedback. 
Could be a great project for someone. One to watch if nothing else.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...45976005QQrdZ1
Could be a great project for someone. One to watch if nothing else.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...45976005QQrdZ1
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Without the original engine I don't think it is worth any special dollars. It didn't say it was an original tri-power car, so that plus its sad condition makes it a poor project.
I have the 35th '69 and while it's cool to have a 000 serial number I don't think it is really worth extra because of its sequence number....
I have the 35th '69 and while it's cool to have a 000 serial number I don't think it is really worth extra because of its sequence number....
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I always love auctions like this. Picture that looks like a Poloroid at dusk from 50 feet away.
If the guy thinks it is a big block, due to things he sees on the car, he should be posting pictures of those things, so we can think it is a big block, too.
A lot of work, and mixed possibilities on value.
Maybe John Z will chime in here. Wouldn't the pilot cars have used the first several VIN numbers, so 0007 would have been a pilot car, right? Or did the '68 use special VINs for the pilot cars?
If the guy thinks it is a big block, due to things he sees on the car, he should be posting pictures of those things, so we can think it is a big block, too.
A lot of work, and mixed possibilities on value.
Maybe John Z will chime in here. Wouldn't the pilot cars have used the first several VIN numbers, so 0007 would have been a pilot car, right? Or did the '68 use special VINs for the pilot cars?
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.....as the muscle car craze continues to grow, there will be people who will pay big money for an early production car....even in this condition.....
BTW.....someone should give the photographer a couple of shots of Jack Daniels to steady his hand.....
BTW.....someone should give the photographer a couple of shots of Jack Daniels to steady his hand.....
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If you had 1, then you could lay claim as the first. With #7, you may be the earliest existing, or not. You don't know if #1 - 6 are out there somewhere. They may not be registered, as we all know of lots of Corvettes sitting in barns and garages that haven't seen the road in years.
But don't pay a lot for it for the idea of being the earliest C3, because a few years from now, an earlier one could show. But it could be that it is the earliest still existing.
You really need to lay your eyes on it and have someone well-versed in '68s with you to see what it really is.
Interesting to have, just not sure of the dollars. The condition that can be seen indicates low $$$, like $5000 to $10,000 tops. Eyes on it could drop it lower.
But don't pay a lot for it for the idea of being the earliest C3, because a few years from now, an earlier one could show. But it could be that it is the earliest still existing.
You really need to lay your eyes on it and have someone well-versed in '68s with you to see what it really is.
Interesting to have, just not sure of the dollars. The condition that can be seen indicates low $$$, like $5000 to $10,000 tops. Eyes on it could drop it lower.
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Originally Posted by sdonnelly
Hard to believe that someone trying to sell the 7th C3 made, and a big block vert at that, would put it up with such crappy pictures. But they do have 100% positive feedback. Could be a great project for someone. One to watch if nothing else.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...45976005QQrdZ1
Could be a great project for someone. One to watch if nothing else.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...45976005QQrdZ1
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ahhh, but there was no question mark, was it really a question? 
Of course there's only one number 7 C3, good catch. I just found it interesting that someone using that fact to sell a fairly rare car couldn't do any more with the pictures. Not the best way to get top dollar.
But yes, it was poorly worded.
And having only two deals and 100% feedback was just a little dig at Ebay. There system leaves a lot to be desired as most feedback is a trade off, your pos. for mine, it seems. But I have no suggestions to improve it. The only time I've been screwed on an internet deal was by an Ebay seller (from Revere, Mass.) with several hundred positive feedback and no negative. He ended up sending half my money back after a year and admitted he was just too lazy to box the stuff up and send it. Live and learn.
Just thought the car was another cool "barn find" that most of us would love to find. But poorly shown.
Of course there's only one number 7 C3, good catch. I just found it interesting that someone using that fact to sell a fairly rare car couldn't do any more with the pictures. Not the best way to get top dollar.But yes, it was poorly worded.
And having only two deals and 100% feedback was just a little dig at Ebay. There system leaves a lot to be desired as most feedback is a trade off, your pos. for mine, it seems. But I have no suggestions to improve it. The only time I've been screwed on an internet deal was by an Ebay seller (from Revere, Mass.) with several hundred positive feedback and no negative. He ended up sending half my money back after a year and admitted he was just too lazy to box the stuff up and send it. Live and learn.
Just thought the car was another cool "barn find" that most of us would love to find. But poorly shown.
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Serial number 00001 is almost never sold to the public and maybe even the first 2 or 3. There is a 1965 Coupe that is number 00001 and pretty sure it is the only time that the first car was sold, most were kept by Chevy for testing and then rebuilt into other mules and then crushed. I know there is a 70 convertible that is number 00004 and that might be the lowest number C3 around. This one at number 00007 is defintely valuable and also because it is the first year for a new model and could be some interesting features on the car. No way to tell from the pictures just how much the car has been modified from new.
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Originally Posted by Procrastination Racing
I always love auctions like this. Picture that looks like a Poloroid at dusk from 50 feet away.
If the guy thinks it is a big block, due to things he sees on the car, he should be posting pictures of those things, so we can think it is a big block, too.
A lot of work, and mixed possibilities on value.
Maybe John Z will chime in here. Wouldn't the pilot cars have used the first several VIN numbers, so 0007 would have been a pilot car, right? Or did the '68 use special VINs for the pilot cars?
If the guy thinks it is a big block, due to things he sees on the car, he should be posting pictures of those things, so we can think it is a big block, too.
A lot of work, and mixed possibilities on value.
Maybe John Z will chime in here. Wouldn't the pilot cars have used the first several VIN numbers, so 0007 would have been a pilot car, right? Or did the '68 use special VINs for the pilot cars?
I e mailed the seller asking for more photos and contact info (phone #---I gave him my number).
Reply was "no more photos."
I have dealt with this seller before (in person), he is about 60 miles from me. I would have driven over to see the car if he would have called me or given his number.
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Originally Posted by wfo76
wow Frank, thanks for the link....had no idea
guess the #007's stock just went down
guess the #007's stock just went down
