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Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Barrington IL
I flew down there with the underbidder to inspect the car. When you combine the fact that it is black, mostly unrestored and one of only three 69 black L88s with their original motors you have the recipe for possible very strong bidding and that was definitely the case here. I was surprised that he went as high as he did but the winner wanted it a little more. I thought that the car would sell at 500/525.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2009
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2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
So what do you think this unrestored, original engine '68 silver/gunmetal L88 CONVERTIBLE with only 3700 miles on the odometer would bring at an auction? $600k+? The interior, carpet, paint and chrome are absolutely spotless...just like the day it left the factory. Notice the 43 year old foam on the air cleaner. The American Racing wheels and oversized tires are period correct for a car that was never driven on the street, only the drag strip with various engines and open headers. The original engine and exhaust system were re-installed. These pictures were taken at the Sunshine Corvette Club car show earlier this year. It has also been trailered to the latest L88 reunion at Bloomington. The owner happens to be a special 30 year award Bloomington judge as well as my mentor, parts rebuilder and supplier. I feel fortunate to be in such good company. 
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque
That is one badass 68 L88 in a great color combo.Considering the original motor and mileage and its overall originality 5ook or better is not out of the question...BTW do you have any other pics this L88...Thanks Jerry
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,414
Likes: 764
From: Barrington IL
So what do you think this unrestored, original engine '68 silver/gunmetal L88 CONVERTIBLE with only 3700 miles on the odometer would bring at an auction? $600k+? The interior, carpet, paint and chrome are absolutely spotless...just like the day it left the factory. Notice the 43 year old foam on the air cleaner. The American Racing wheels and oversized tires are period correct for a car that was never driven on the street, only the drag strip with various engines and open headers. The original engine and exhaust system were re-installed. These pictures were taken at the Sunshine Corvette Club car show earlier this year. It has also been trailered to the latest L88 reunion at Bloomington. The owner happens to be a special 30 year award Bloomington judge as well as my mentor, parts rebuilder and supplier. I feel fortunate to be in such good company.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,414
Likes: 764
From: Barrington IL
The black L88 had mostly original paint, original interior. It had great paperwork and an original motor. The motor compartment was definetly freshened up years ago and the chassis was fluffed too. Overall it is a very neat car but not 100% unrestored. But as people were saying " at the end of the day, it's black" your choices are very limited.
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