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This 70 was ordered by a Prince it was Bridgehampyon Blue but he wanted it Black and GM painted it Black for him. The seller claims to have all docs and ownership history.
That trim tag has completely incorrect fonts for the word "CHEVROLET" as well as TRIM and PAINT. Not saying for sure its a BS story but it just wouldn't make sense for GM to make a totally different trim tag for one car when I'm sure they could have used what they probably had many of just sitting around.
It's funny how a 6 owner story is spun into a positive enhancement for a "C" grade car. I wonder how much "value" the present owner added for this likely unremarkable initial ownership?
Hi,
During the week the "GM plant" was painting the car it appears they also powered up the 'time machine' to come up with an air cleaner lid that wasn't in existence yet.
Regards,
Alan
I would like to see an investigation launched into that poker game. Was it legal?
Seriously, I am constantly amazed at the details you folks notice with these cars. To me it is a beautiful car but I would not pay one penny more for the story.
Hi,
During the week the "GM plant" was painting the car it appears they also powered up the 'time machine' to come up with an air cleaner lid that wasn't in existence yet.
Regards,
Alan
They also installed 71/72 front grilles and removed the plastic headlight protectors.
I'm pretty sure it was built for one of these guys.
When I read production stories like this I always think Con Artist. I would think anyone willing and able to dish out the cash would know the basics. Could be good marketing, I don't know, but I do know I'm not impressed with this very common sales technique. Always makes me think they are over compensating for a not so spectacular car which is certainly the case here.
"I will not spend too much time with all of the production facts and stats of the 1970 Corvettes as the internet is a wealth of information for those of you who may not be Corvette experts and want to read up a bit. However, it is important to note a few things that really make the 1970 Corvettes some of the most desirable C3 series cars. First, some of you may recall that the arrival of the 1970 model was later than usual in the automotive industry due in part to the United Auto workers strike in 1969 that caused a back log of orders for the '69 model and the decision to pro-long production to fill those orders which delayed the arrival of the 1970 model to showrooms in to February, 1970. As a result, 1970 had the lowest production numbers of the 1968-1972 Corvettes, ultimately making them more rare and collectible. The '70 model also received some new design cues like the egg crate patterned fender louvers, fenders were flared slightly to prevent rock chips, and the seats were redesigned in addition to some other changes. In 1970 Chevrolet also enlarged the Big Block to its largest displacement at 454 cubic inches with a rated horsepower of 390hp with a massive 500 lbs/ft of torque. Production numbers show 17,316 units with 10,668 being coupes. Obviously, only a portion of these were produced with the Big Block 454 and this particular car is one of those rare cars! Ok, enough of Corvette history. Lets get to more specific info on this jaw dropping Bridgehampton beauty!!"
I would like to see an investigation launched into that poker game. Was it legal?
Seriously, I am constantly amazed at the details you folks notice with these cars. To me it is a beautiful car but I would not pay one penny more for the story.
Secondly, we're talking about a 45 year old car, so I'm sure there were a few "day two" modifications made to it, over the years. I will add, however, a comment for the "purists". back in those days, the factory Corvette paint jobs did leave a "little bit to be desired", in terms of quality. One of my area Chevrolet dealers, that specialized in Corvettes, 'Palmyra Motors', used to order a few cars in primer, and then paint them in their own body shop, in whatever color the customer wanted.
(and for those who will ask for a "link" to this, there is none, other than my two eyes, with which I saw these cars, when I visited their dealership, as a teen-ager)
Secondly, we're talking about a 45 year old car, so I'm sure there were a few "day two" modifications made to it, over the years. I will add, however, a comment for the "purists". back in those days, the factory Corvette paint jobs did leave a "little bit to be desired", in terms of quality. One of my area Chevrolet dealers, that specialized in Corvettes, 'Palmyra Motors', used to order a few cars in primer, and then paint them in their own body shop, in whatever color the customer wanted.
(and for those who will ask for a "link" to this, there is none, other than my two eyes, with which I saw these cars, when I visited their dealership, as a teen-ager)
I've seen tags with Prime as well as Spec paint codes. Pretty cool if you had one of those cars. You could paint it whatever and probably super rare.
This car would probably be more easily sold if the crazy story was eliminated from the listing. It just screams B.S. Otherwise, this is a very nice car.
Anyone else notice the VIN the owner gives and the block # and the VIN on the reg. he shows is different by exactly 80. Wonder if that gives potential problems to a new owner down the road trying to register with a typo in the reg. ?
Isn't the belt routing incorrect. Doesn't have the crank to wp belt, doesn't have the BB alternator pulley, ps belt should go to crank and center groove on wp pulley, alternator belt should only go to front groove on ps pulley.
Also, the steel fuel line has been spliced with a rubber hose.
Hi jr,
I really don't have much trim tag knowledge or experience, so I'll respect Ed427's comment.
When I looked at the tag I also wondered about the fact that it seems to be so thick (?). Maybe that's just the result of LOTS of paint?
Regards,
Alan
The 'straight-on' vintage shot is interesting in that the right side mirror doesn't match the left side mirror.
I'm surprised that while the dealer had the 'time machine' powered up they didn't make a matching right side mirror too.
The 'story' is documented in an e-mail!!!
I vote for the prince in the middle of the top row. It's the 'puffy shirt'!!!!!
06-16-2017, 08:59 PM
Interesting 70 LS5 on Ebay
