Found a survivor
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Found a survivor
Looking for a little help. Someone called me tonight and asked if I would help them sell their car. He got my name due to the local newspaper article on the Corvette Caravan.
The car is a 69 with 16K miles on it and has been on blocks for over 30 years. All original right down to the tires. Monsoon Maroon is the color. Can anyone give me an idea of what a car like this might be worth? I don't want to see him get burned by someone. I have a C5 so pricing this car for me would be hard.
The car is a 69 with 16K miles on it and has been on blocks for over 30 years. All original right down to the tires. Monsoon Maroon is the color. Can anyone give me an idea of what a car like this might be worth? I don't want to see him get burned by someone. I have a C5 so pricing this car for me would be hard.
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Re: Found a survivor (pws69)
I will believe in Santa before I will believe that any-one would place a car on blocks for 30 years. That makes as much sense as a guy buying a new c5 and placing it on blocks. Ya right. Another barn story
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Re: Found a survivor (vettenuts)
Vettenuts, if you have the time, go take pictures, get specs off of the trim tag(driverside door jam) and the center console plate. Ask to see any original paperwork.(Sales invoice, window sticker, etc) Match the VIN and specs to the paperwork. Post finds here.
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Based on the information provided I would put the value somewhere between $3000 and $95,000 depending on the condition and options on the car. And $3000 may be a bit high if it is a low option rusty pile of junk, and $95,000 may be a bit low if it is an L88 with most of the original parts intact.... so you see we need more info. :) MJ
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Re: Found a survivor (vettenuts)
Monsoon Maroon was not a 69 Corvette Color. There was a Burgundy, paint code 988, which can be found on the trim tag inside the driveside door pillar.
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Re: Found a survivor (Smokehouse69)
I will try to answer a few questions. I have not yet seen the car, but we are hoping to see it this weekend and I will take a camera. The color is Monsoon Maroon. He told me it was a special order (not sure if he meant COPO or what). He collects British cars. He had bought his wife a mid-year but it was stolen so he bought her a new car. The model had changed in 68 and he ended up with an early 69. He recently sold his British cars because he can't drive a stick anymore. He told me where it is stored, so I think there is definitely some legitimacy to this. I will try to get the information off the car if that will help. He bought the car new so I would think he has the paperwork. Won't know until I see him.
I have to admit to being a bit skeptical myself, but so far things seem on the up and up. My wife told me to dump some stock and grab it, but I am not sure what I would do with the car either.
Oh, forgot to mention, I know it's a 350 4 speed, but not sure on the top. All his British cars were convertibles, so that would be my bet.
[Modified by vettenuts, 5:34 PM 9/22/2003]
I have to admit to being a bit skeptical myself, but so far things seem on the up and up. My wife told me to dump some stock and grab it, but I am not sure what I would do with the car either.
Oh, forgot to mention, I know it's a 350 4 speed, but not sure on the top. All his British cars were convertibles, so that would be my bet.
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Re: Found a survivor (vettenuts)
vettenuts-careful of what you look at. I've chased a few ghost stories myself and have come home disgusted that I wasted my time. You may have found a sweet beautiful '69 there, but too, the way it was stored, never ran for 30yrs, be prepared for anything. The calipers, clutch, seals, weatherstripping, frame, windshield frame, seat foam, gas tank, fuel lines, brake lines, radiator-the stuff not so easily seen may be shear crumbling material!!! Careful of what you CAN'T see :yesnod:
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Re: Found a survivor (vettenuts)
If this car is the real deal, I would get it judged as a survivor as it sits, bad frame, if it is, bad rubber, etc. etc. etc...get it certified as a survivor first, then start replacing the items that need replacing. The car doesn't have to run to be judged...the only fly in the ointment is the color name...when you go, get the paint code off the pillar.
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Re: Found a survivor (vettenuts)
vettenuts,
I found a 1970 LT-1 that sat for 24 yrs. Be skeptical, but they can be real deals. Mine sat for legit reasons and had supporting documents.
I have also come across others that turned out to be legit. There are plenty of reasons that a car could sit.
Holler if help is needed.
I found a 1970 LT-1 that sat for 24 yrs. Be skeptical, but they can be real deals. Mine sat for legit reasons and had supporting documents.
I have also come across others that turned out to be legit. There are plenty of reasons that a car could sit.
Holler if help is needed.
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*** The car doesn't have to run to be judged***
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*** The car doesn't have to run to be judged***
George, this is NCRS Bowtie judging only. Bloomington "Survivor" cars do a 40 mile "roadtrip" and must run, be licensed and be road worthy(be able to STOP :lol: ). Taking my '74 back next year for a 10 year "Re-Union Survivor" Award :lolg:
George, this is NCRS Bowtie judging only. Bloomington "Survivor" cars do a 40 mile "roadtrip" and must run, be licensed and be road worthy(be able to STOP :lol: ). Taking my '74 back next year for a 10 year "Re-Union Survivor" Award :lolg:
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Re: Found a survivor (GDaina)
Thanks for all the help. I am going to go see it this weekend. I am wondering if the paint was a 68 color as he did say it was an early car. Oh well, will know soon enough.
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Re: Found a survivor (vettenuts)
Thanks for all the help. I am going to go see it this weekend. I am wondering if the paint was a 68 color as he did say it was an early car. Oh well, will know soon enough.
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Re: Found a survivor (LAvetteman)
I wouldn't worry too much about the color. You will most likely find it is code 968 Burgundy. We are all proud of our detailed knowledge of vette statistics, but it is not that unusual for an original owner to not know the "correct name" of his color. In 68 it was called "Cordovan Maroon", in 67 "Marlboro Maroon". There was a guy selling his green 69 vette (69 was called "Fathom Green") and he called it "British Green", the 68 color. It's just not that big of a deal to some people. :) MJ
