78 Pace car from Lambrecht Auction
09-28-2013, 11:45 PM
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2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C3 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
Holy crap. This is about all I could afford there
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...hevrolet-Ruler
But seriously.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...hevrolet-Ruler
But seriously.
09-29-2013, 12:03 AM
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1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette
Lot #15L (Sale Order: 57 of 238)
Sold for: $80,000.00
"Type: CorvetteEngine: 350 V8VIN #: 1Z87L8S904699Make: ChevroletTrans: AutomaticYear: 1978Mileage: 4
You are bidding on a NEW 1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette. 1Z87L8S904699. Trim 552 Paint 47. the car is black, Silver, and with Red Stripes. It is a new car that has never been offered to the public for sale. It was ordered New by Ray Hambrecht for Lambrecht Chevrolet Company in Pierce, NE. After talking to the town people. The car was rolled off the truck and put in the dealership and was only Drove in and out of the building and never saw a road. The car is all original. It has plastic on the seats, steering wheel, and cardboard on the carpet. The original Decals are in the box with center caps, and emblems. The car is on original paperwork. Invoice and MSO. BUYER WILL GET A NEW NEBRASKA TITLE AND ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTSOWNER WILL GET MSO AND ALL PAPERWORK ALSO. . WE FOUND NOS SPOILERS FOR CAR. The car has not been started and will not be cleaned. The car is all original as came off the truck. 4 miles. 25th Anniversary noted on console. 350 V8. Automatic on the console. Power windows and locks. Mirror T-Tops. Alloy rims with red lines. this is truly amazing and rare find. Original New Car. Does not run at this time. We are not getting it running or cleaning the car. This is a very RARE opportunity to own a true Survivor car. There is some stains on some of the driver's door, does wipe off. Selling AS IS and ALL sales are final. Payment is immediate and No Exceptions. Money Wire for on-line bidders. Selling Sept. 28th, 2013 in Pierce Nebraska as part of the Lambrecht Chevrolet Company Auction. This car will be removed from grounds and hauled to fenced area at Buyer's Expense. $50.00 FOR HAUL AND COST/DAY. LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE PICKING UP OTHERWISE IT WILL BE SECUREDF OFFSITE. for ON-Line Buyers. $25.00 Doc Fee. Buyer is responsible for all Shipping Arrangements and Costs. Buyer's Please review pictures and videos and Bid Accordingly. You are responsible for all bids and purchases. Being Sold AS IS and NO RESERVE. For more info and other auctions www.vanderbrinkauctions.com or 605-201-7005.Thank you and Enjoy this Rare Opportunity for part of this Urban Legend."
I'll say!
What makes that worth 2 1/2 times what I turned down for my 25 mile L82 Pace Car that's been lovingly maintained it's entire life?
DUST?? Front spoiler not installed? Non running?
Lot #15L (Sale Order: 57 of 238)
Sold for: $80,000.00
"Type: CorvetteEngine: 350 V8VIN #: 1Z87L8S904699Make: ChevroletTrans: AutomaticYear: 1978Mileage: 4
You are bidding on a NEW 1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette. 1Z87L8S904699. Trim 552 Paint 47. the car is black, Silver, and with Red Stripes. It is a new car that has never been offered to the public for sale. It was ordered New by Ray Hambrecht for Lambrecht Chevrolet Company in Pierce, NE. After talking to the town people. The car was rolled off the truck and put in the dealership and was only Drove in and out of the building and never saw a road. The car is all original. It has plastic on the seats, steering wheel, and cardboard on the carpet. The original Decals are in the box with center caps, and emblems. The car is on original paperwork. Invoice and MSO. BUYER WILL GET A NEW NEBRASKA TITLE AND ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTSOWNER WILL GET MSO AND ALL PAPERWORK ALSO. . WE FOUND NOS SPOILERS FOR CAR. The car has not been started and will not be cleaned. The car is all original as came off the truck. 4 miles. 25th Anniversary noted on console. 350 V8. Automatic on the console. Power windows and locks. Mirror T-Tops. Alloy rims with red lines. this is truly amazing and rare find. Original New Car. Does not run at this time. We are not getting it running or cleaning the car. This is a very RARE opportunity to own a true Survivor car. There is some stains on some of the driver's door, does wipe off. Selling AS IS and ALL sales are final. Payment is immediate and No Exceptions. Money Wire for on-line bidders. Selling Sept. 28th, 2013 in Pierce Nebraska as part of the Lambrecht Chevrolet Company Auction. This car will be removed from grounds and hauled to fenced area at Buyer's Expense. $50.00 FOR HAUL AND COST/DAY. LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE PICKING UP OTHERWISE IT WILL BE SECUREDF OFFSITE. for ON-Line Buyers. $25.00 Doc Fee. Buyer is responsible for all Shipping Arrangements and Costs. Buyer's Please review pictures and videos and Bid Accordingly. You are responsible for all bids and purchases. Being Sold AS IS and NO RESERVE. For more info and other auctions www.vanderbrinkauctions.com or 605-201-7005.Thank you and Enjoy this Rare Opportunity for part of this Urban Legend."
I'll say!
What makes that worth 2 1/2 times what I turned down for my 25 mile L82 Pace Car that's been lovingly maintained it's entire life?
DUST?? Front spoiler not installed? Non running?
Last edited by KapsSA; 09-29-2013 at 12:12 AM.
09-29-2013, 11:41 AM
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The auction company did a great job in getting the story out to the media months before the auction.
I'm sure the auctioneers commission check will be quite nice.
The buyers bought a story here more than anything. As most car guys know there will be several thousand dollars spent on seals and rubber parts not to mention rodent damage to get these cars in like new condition.
I'm sure the auctioneers commission check will be quite nice.
The buyers bought a story here more than anything. As most car guys know there will be several thousand dollars spent on seals and rubber parts not to mention rodent damage to get these cars in like new condition.
09-29-2013, 11:50 AM
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80k has got to be a record for a 78 pace car. Could be the lowest mile pace car known with 4 miles. I'm willing to bet there are several under 1000 mile pace cars still around in pristine condition for a 1/3 of the price.
09-29-2013, 03:13 PM
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A few "good" cars and the early trucks were popular.
But calling it a "COLLECTION" was a joke!
Countless 4 door sedans, a Vega, pinto, 81 Citation.
A lot of damaged stuff. Seemed like most were "non running".
And all the stupid trinkets people were paying hundreds of dollars for.
09-29-2013, 04:11 PM
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Why pay 80K for that car that doesn't even WORK, when you can have THIS car for $18.5K, maybe even LESS???? 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...car-in-vt.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3s-...car-in-vt.html
09-29-2013, 06:47 PM
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Burning Brakes
Most people are happy when the house next door that's just like yours sells for way more than you thought, makes yours appreciate some... We should be happy that a bubble window car can bring such a strong number.
09-29-2013, 09:01 PM
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Drifting
I actually did think about this very thing too. Hahahaha
09-29-2013, 09:43 PM
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Burning Brakes
Most of us "locals" stayed far away from this circus. The local Omaha paper's article on the event is posted below. The reporter is a friend of mine, but I've not spoken to him about it yet. You've got to scroll down to the bit about the yardsticks...
http://www.omaha.com/article/2013092...s-into-history
http://www.omaha.com/article/2013092...s-into-history
09-29-2013, 09:55 PM
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Le Mans Master
1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette
Lot #15L (Sale Order: 57 of 238)
Sold for: $80,000.00
"Type: CorvetteEngine: 350 V8VIN #: 1Z87L8S904699Make: ChevroletTrans: AutomaticYear: 1978Mileage: 4
You are bidding on a NEW 1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette. 1Z87L8S904699. Trim 552 Paint 47. the car is black, Silver, and with Red Stripes. It is a new car that has never been offered to the public for sale. It was ordered New by Ray Hambrecht for Lambrecht Chevrolet Company in Pierce, NE. After talking to the town people. The car was rolled off the truck and put in the dealership and was only Drove in and out of the building and never saw a road. The car is all original. It has plastic on the seats, steering wheel, and cardboard on the carpet. The original Decals are in the box with center caps, and emblems. The car is on original paperwork. Invoice and MSO. BUYER WILL GET A NEW NEBRASKA TITLE AND ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTSOWNER WILL GET MSO AND ALL PAPERWORK ALSO. . WE FOUND NOS SPOILERS FOR CAR. The car has not been started and will not be cleaned. The car is all original as came off the truck. 4 miles. 25th Anniversary noted on console. 350 V8. Automatic on the console. Power windows and locks. Mirror T-Tops. Alloy rims with red lines. this is truly amazing and rare find. Original New Car. Does not run at this time. We are not getting it running or cleaning the car. This is a very RARE opportunity to own a true Survivor car. There is some stains on some of the driver's door, does wipe off. Selling AS IS and ALL sales are final. Payment is immediate and No Exceptions. Money Wire for on-line bidders. Selling Sept. 28th, 2013 in Pierce Nebraska as part of the Lambrecht Chevrolet Company Auction. This car will be removed from grounds and hauled to fenced area at Buyer's Expense. $50.00 FOR HAUL AND COST/DAY. LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE PICKING UP OTHERWISE IT WILL BE SECUREDF OFFSITE. for ON-Line Buyers. $25.00 Doc Fee. Buyer is responsible for all Shipping Arrangements and Costs. Buyer's Please review pictures and videos and Bid Accordingly. You are responsible for all bids and purchases. Being Sold AS IS and NO RESERVE. For more info and other auctions www.vanderbrinkauctions.com or 605-201-7005.Thank you and Enjoy this Rare Opportunity for part of this Urban Legend."
I'll say!
What makes that worth 2 1/2 times what I turned down for my 25 mile L82 Pace Car that's been lovingly maintained it's entire life?
DUST?? Front spoiler not installed? Non running?
Lot #15L (Sale Order: 57 of 238)
Sold for: $80,000.00
"Type: CorvetteEngine: 350 V8VIN #: 1Z87L8S904699Make: ChevroletTrans: AutomaticYear: 1978Mileage: 4
You are bidding on a NEW 1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette. 1Z87L8S904699. Trim 552 Paint 47. the car is black, Silver, and with Red Stripes. It is a new car that has never been offered to the public for sale. It was ordered New by Ray Hambrecht for Lambrecht Chevrolet Company in Pierce, NE. After talking to the town people. The car was rolled off the truck and put in the dealership and was only Drove in and out of the building and never saw a road. The car is all original. It has plastic on the seats, steering wheel, and cardboard on the carpet. The original Decals are in the box with center caps, and emblems. The car is on original paperwork. Invoice and MSO. BUYER WILL GET A NEW NEBRASKA TITLE AND ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTSOWNER WILL GET MSO AND ALL PAPERWORK ALSO. . WE FOUND NOS SPOILERS FOR CAR. The car has not been started and will not be cleaned. The car is all original as came off the truck. 4 miles. 25th Anniversary noted on console. 350 V8. Automatic on the console. Power windows and locks. Mirror T-Tops. Alloy rims with red lines. this is truly amazing and rare find. Original New Car. Does not run at this time. We are not getting it running or cleaning the car. This is a very RARE opportunity to own a true Survivor car. There is some stains on some of the driver's door, does wipe off. Selling AS IS and ALL sales are final. Payment is immediate and No Exceptions. Money Wire for on-line bidders. Selling Sept. 28th, 2013 in Pierce Nebraska as part of the Lambrecht Chevrolet Company Auction. This car will be removed from grounds and hauled to fenced area at Buyer's Expense. $50.00 FOR HAUL AND COST/DAY. LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE PICKING UP OTHERWISE IT WILL BE SECUREDF OFFSITE. for ON-Line Buyers. $25.00 Doc Fee. Buyer is responsible for all Shipping Arrangements and Costs. Buyer's Please review pictures and videos and Bid Accordingly. You are responsible for all bids and purchases. Being Sold AS IS and NO RESERVE. For more info and other auctions www.vanderbrinkauctions.com or 605-201-7005.Thank you and Enjoy this Rare Opportunity for part of this Urban Legend."
I'll say!
What makes that worth 2 1/2 times what I turned down for my 25 mile L82 Pace Car that's been lovingly maintained it's entire life?
DUST?? Front spoiler not installed? Non running?
LOL