*** Is this '68 legit??? ***
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*** Is this '68 legit??? ***
Just noticed a '68 L36 coupe listed on ebay the other day. 607 original miles. Buy it now @ $119,000. Your thoughts/opinions (
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-COUPE-607-actual-mile-427-390-hp-4-speed-1-owner-all-original-unrestored-/291050324435?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43c3f381d3&item=291050324435&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
)http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-COUPE-607-actual-mile-427-390-hp-4-speed-1-owner-all-original-unrestored-/291050324435?forcerrptr=true&hash=item43c3f381d3&item=291050324435&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Last edited by bkvette3; Jan 4, 2014 at 08:14 AM.
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I think for $119k I'd expect more than 4 pictures.
Nice car but not what I'd call a top shelf car. If the tail pipes are any indication, looks like the items that were replaced weren't done so with originality in mind. Still, a desirable car. Not sure what it's worth. Maybe $40k?
Nice car but not what I'd call a top shelf car. If the tail pipes are any indication, looks like the items that were replaced weren't done so with originality in mind. Still, a desirable car. Not sure what it's worth. Maybe $40k?
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This should be relatively easy to document as the ad gives you the estate info where it was purchased. There should be records on what was sold and for how much. Locate the auction house that sold it and request/purchase (?) the info you need.
The present buyer saw a unique opportunity to 'flip' this car for a sizeable profit. Can't blame him/her for asking any amount. The car will only bring so much money. "More" is better for the present owner.
P.S. I believe that only the front surfaces (edges) of those horizontal bars are painted silver; shouldn't be any silver paint on the sides of the plastic slats.
The present buyer saw a unique opportunity to 'flip' this car for a sizeable profit. Can't blame him/her for asking any amount. The car will only bring so much money. "More" is better for the present owner.
P.S. I believe that only the front surfaces (edges) of those horizontal bars are painted silver; shouldn't be any silver paint on the sides of the plastic slats.
Last edited by 7T1vette; Jan 4, 2014 at 08:58 AM.
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A C3 is still not a C1 or C2....it wouldn't bring $119K even if it had just 10 miles on it. Do these people ever do their research before they put these crazy prices on a car? Watch a car auction show like Mecum on Velocity Channel to see what a C3 will really bring before they try and price a Corvette. This one has some serious issues for a low millage car...rust, and paint and for heavens sake it's out is moister in the snow! Heck I don't even like mine to get rained on 
Just kidding guys about the water. But that car is not in a dry climate, even if it was garage kept. Just my two cents worth.
Just kidding guys about the water. But that car is not in a dry climate, even if it was garage kept. Just my two cents worth.
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Looks like a nice, unmolested 68. I'd love to hear the story on it beyond being part of an estate.
Nice car but not worth six figures.
Bkvette: #13002 may not be "early." It was assembled in March, 1968.
Nice car but not worth six figures.
Bkvette: #13002 may not be "early." It was assembled in March, 1968.
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Just noticed a '68 L36 coupe listed on ebay the other day. 607 original miles. Buy it now @ $119,000. Your thoughts/opinions ()
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Hello Mike - I guess that is why I am raising the question - would #13002 be considered an early or late model. If it is a late model -then the exterior mirror position and late styled grilles would make me wonder what else is not correct. Wish there was an interior shot of the gauge assembly bezel (another early and late model difference). Make it a great day, guys. BK3