'68 L71 Convertible on BAT
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'68 L71 Convertible on BAT
Beautiful L71 on BAT for the next week. Going to be fun watching where the bidding goes on this one.
1968 Chevrolet Corvette L71 Convertible 427/435 4-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending February 10 (Lot #65,458) | Bring a Trailer
1968 Chevrolet Corvette L71 Convertible 427/435 4-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending February 10 (Lot #65,458) | Bring a Trailer
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Hagerty says $64,600 in #2 excellent condition.
We'll see...
We'll see...
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Wow! really like this color combo!!!
Maybe talk with the better half and maybe sell the house and live out of this Corvette???
(U KNOW, I am thinking why not paint this 68 I am working on NOM black and buy some red interior paint dye???? Why should I be bound to some long gone buyer who checked the "wrong box" on a 1967 order form, hmmmm.....
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Striking color combo even if factory exterior is originally red. Interesting read those repair notes. If bid keeps increasing, I'd be concerned about that engine stamp. The font looks good. But what are those swirls I see? From cleaning the stamp pad? I don't see broach marks. I assume big blocks also had broach marks. Is 135/140 compression normal for the 427/435?
Florida salty air. Be nice to see pics relating to bird cage. Usual kick panel removal investigation, around windshield frame, rockers, and then frame rear kick up. To me, to go beyond $50K, these items would need to be addressed. But real tripower cars are apex cars.
Florida salty air. Be nice to see pics relating to bird cage. Usual kick panel removal investigation, around windshield frame, rockers, and then frame rear kick up. To me, to go beyond $50K, these items would need to be addressed. But real tripower cars are apex cars.
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The pad would be a problem. It looks like the block was decked.
This car will not get top dollar. That’s not to say it will not sell for a decent amount, but if it was the original color with a nice pad it would’ve got more then whatever it ends at.
Looks like the transmission isn’t original either.
This car will not get top dollar. That’s not to say it will not sell for a decent amount, but if it was the original color with a nice pad it would’ve got more then whatever it ends at.
Looks like the transmission isn’t original either.
Last edited by ed427vette; Feb 4, 2022 at 08:11 PM.
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The pad would be a problem. It looks like the block was decked.
This car will get top dollar. That’s not to say it will not sell for a decent amount, but if it was the original color with a nice pad it would’ve got more then whatever it ends at.
Looks like the transmission isn’t original either.
This car will get top dollar. That’s not to say it will not sell for a decent amount, but if it was the original color with a nice pad it would’ve got more then whatever it ends at.
Looks like the transmission isn’t original either.
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If this car had original docs, original color combo/trim tag and original motor it would pull well north of $100k. As is sits it is a nice car to drive and enjoy and the lower bidding should reflect that.
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Well dang... Guess I did not look close enough and assumed things were correct (outside the color change)... Regardless.. Certainly is an awesome looking car. My projection of the final price was probably a bit high based on what y'all have pointed out above. The last couple 427/390's sold on BAT have been a couple pennies short of $100k ... Will be interesting to see where this one lands given the 427/435 .. All comments above considered.
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Well dang... Guess I did not look close enough and assumed things were correct (outside the color change)... Regardless.. Certainly is an awesome looking car. My projection of the final price was probably a bit high based on what y'all have pointed out above. The last couple 427/390's sold on BAT have been a couple pennies short of $100k ... Will be interesting to see where this one lands given the 427/435 .. All comments above considered.
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Bidding stalled out and sold for 71k. If this was a real Tuxedo Black/ Red interior with docs and the original motor is would have brought low 100's. Given that, the sell price was higher than I thought it should have been on this car