$450,000 c3!
Terrorizing Orange Cones
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Northern CO
I happened to flip the channel as I was leaving home just as that red '67 L88 crossed the block. The reserve price was fairly low (30-something K) but once the bidding went over a mil, I thought "who knew an old Chevy could get $o much attention?".
When it was said and done, I was stunned. $3.5M...? Wow. It's a jewel that will rarely have the brakes get hot or be seen without roped stanchions and an armed guard to keep the little people from drooling too close.
Think I'll take my old $17K mule out for a hop and enjoy the drive on a bright, sunny, Colorado winter day.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: NYC NY
the Owens-Corning car that sold last year is a car built from parts taken off the line at GM, which means while it has an L-88 motor it`s not a true L-88, I believe the 2.6 mill Rebel car is a true L-88. I have the third car the O-C team built but never raced (documented 100%) and I can`t get $100K for mine (as built/raced pic in my avatar)
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: S Nevada
The rebel racer car was sold for 7k after the team was done with it. A comment was made by someone associated with the team that to them it was just an old race car.
A lot like all of the other race cars. Pushed aside for the next new racer. The Snake and Mongoose combos were sold off for newer racers back in the day. Found and restored by Prudhomme in someone else's junk piles, they did not make reserve. It seems with the resurgence in cackle fests and nostalgia drags, they would have been quite a coup for someone with the means to purchase and attend these events. It would be sad to see them in an obscure museum.
A lot like all of the other race cars. Pushed aside for the next new racer. The Snake and Mongoose combos were sold off for newer racers back in the day. Found and restored by Prudhomme in someone else's junk piles, they did not make reserve. It seems with the resurgence in cackle fests and nostalgia drags, they would have been quite a coup for someone with the means to purchase and attend these events. It would be sad to see them in an obscure museum.
Race Director
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From: Science Bitch! Mississauga, Ontario
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Any of these original cars are true gems. But the performance of them is really poor by today's standards. You can build or but a C3 or better for way less than this and drive the heck out of it and enjoy it. I like to see this stuff but the prices are just stupid. I applaud the guys who have the coin to do this but it is a piece of art, not a toy to have fun with. Ill take a base corvette and put way less dollars i. It and out perform these mega dollar cars anytime. 
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Drifting
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: iowa city iowa
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I always think it is a shame to spend so much money on a car you can't drive, but them I remember if you can drop a million or more on a car you can't drive, you probably have a bunch of amazing cars you can drive.
Anyway, it is not a problem I will have to worry about.
Anyway, it is not a problem I will have to worry about.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Nevada City California
The Green ZR2 vert sold for 446k a couple years ago at Mecum Monterey,which is all original unrestore,and a Green ZR2 coupe,restored sells for 450k at BJ.A 68 L88 sells for 800k,Rebel racer sells for 2.5m,the C3's are starting to bring big numbers.Russo and Steele had 2 LS6 that were going to auction,will post prices when i check the results.
Race Director
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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque
Warren,the white LS6 that was on ebay and a red/red LS6 were at the Russo and Steele auction trying to get results.There is also a LS6 going to auction at Mecum next weekend.BTW,what is your opinion on the Green ZR2 and the price ?
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From: WI
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Nevada City California
Looking forward to hearing of the results on those cars! The price on the green LS6/ZR2 was right in line with past examples, the Ontario Orange and Warbonnet Yellow examples also brought mid four hundred thousands when ran through the auctions. I'm so grateful to have two original drive train LS6' s.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: NC USA
I was very happy to see the fully documented 69 L71 sold by Yenko Chevrolet bring top money so far at Mecum in Kissimee!
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=FL0114-175478
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=FL0114-175478
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: NC USA
OC #1 - SCCA champ
Rebel #57 L88 - Sebring, IMSA, and Daytona class champ
Greenwood BFG L88 #49 coupe - Sebring, Lemans, Daytona (speed record)
And I agree, your OC car should be worth more than $100k since it is documanted, still raced and one of one!