Apollo 11 Vette?
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From: Manchvegas NH
Apollo 11 Vette?
Check out this EBay Auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2441772899
This guy claims the following: the apollo 11 corvette was made for by GM to present to the Apollo 11 crew when they came back from their expedition into space... the popularity and demand for this car was so strong that gm decided to make 40 more... this is 38/40
Is this true?
The way the guy goes on about this car, I doubt it, but I was just wondering.
This guy claims the following: the apollo 11 corvette was made for by GM to present to the Apollo 11 crew when they came back from their expedition into space... the popularity and demand for this car was so strong that gm decided to make 40 more... this is 38/40
Is this true?
The way the guy goes on about this car, I doubt it, but I was just wondering.
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (pra4sun)
I've seen one of the 3 Apollo 11 'vettes that were given to Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin. If I remember they were 69 models, they were the one year only color of Riverside Gold with Black trim, and they were all 427 cars. I've never heard mention of any 70 model special editions. So I call :bs
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (pra4sun)
The car was listed before with no reserve.. and when the price didn't reach the sellers price... he cancelled the auction :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (GrandSportC3)
I believe him, just look at the "rare" FORD style master cylinder. He has to be telling the truth here :lolg: A/C compressor too looks original.
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (Paul Borowski)
I believe him, just look at the "rare" FORD style master cylinder. He has to be telling the truth here :lolg: A/C compressor too looks original.
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (GrandSportC3)
Here is an article about the 69 "astronaut vettes"
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2000/APRIL/69/69p2.asp
I got a close look at one of these (69 L36) cars at the NCRS national. Who knows what else GM may have done in a later model year? Who am I to fly the :bs flag just because I never heard or read a word about what this guy is posting on ebay?? huh? :lol: MJ
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2000/APRIL/69/69p2.asp
I got a close look at one of these (69 L36) cars at the NCRS national. Who knows what else GM may have done in a later model year? Who am I to fly the :bs flag just because I never heard or read a word about what this guy is posting on ebay?? huh? :lol: MJ
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (MNJack)
As the article above indicates, there were no "Apollo 11" vettes. The "Apollo" vettes were purchased at a special price by the crew of Apollo 12 before their mission launched. If you've seen HBO's From the Earth to the Moon series, you've been treated to the sight of the replica's of those legendary cars. Many of the space program's participants drove corvettes but nobody was "presented" with one for making a flight.
This ad is pure, unadultered :bs
This ad is pure, unadultered :bs
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (FeedVaal)
As the article above indicates, there were no "Apollo 11" Vettes. The "Apollo" Vettes were purchased at a special price by the crew of Apollo 12 before their mission launched. If you've seen HBO's From the Earth to the Moon series, you've been treated to the sight of the replica's of those legendary cars. Many of the space program's participants drove corvettes but nobody was "presented" with one for making a flight.
This ad is pure, unadulterated :bs
This ad is pure, unadulterated :bs
The Apollo Vettes were for Apollo 12, as shown in the article above from Corvette Magazine. There were only 3 to begin with, in gold and black. The e-bay auction is total :bs and has no documentation.
However, for a 1970 Vette, w/ no reserve and a 3K bid price, it might be a deal to steal it away from that tool.
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (pra4sun)
A little late jumping in on this due to the holiday.
In addition to what others have said, the cars could not have been "presented" to the Apollo 11 crew as they were prohibited from accepting any gifts.
Also, what's with the rear suspension?
In addition to what others have said, the cars could not have been "presented" to the Apollo 11 crew as they were prohibited from accepting any gifts.
Also, what's with the rear suspension?
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (pra4sun)
"I am selling this for a friend... "
It seems they're always selling it for a friend :skep:
With the list of things done to that car, you'd think it would look better than that. Just my .02
It seems they're always selling it for a friend :skep:
With the list of things done to that car, you'd think it would look better than that. Just my .02
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (BB wowbagger)
Here is a picture of the Apollo car that was at Hershey this summer:
Credit to MNJack:
IMO - a weird paint scheme. Note the red/white/blue emblem above the Stringray script.
[Modified by NHvette, 5:08 PM 12/2/2003]
Credit to MNJack:
IMO - a weird paint scheme. Note the red/white/blue emblem above the Stringray script.
[Modified by NHvette, 5:08 PM 12/2/2003]
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (pra4sun)
The seller cancelled the auction (again).. Those people are violating the spirit of a NO RESERVE auction.. If the car doesn't get what they want - they cancel the auction so they don't have to sell for the high bidder :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 8:13 AM 12/3/2003]
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 8:13 AM 12/3/2003]
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Re: Apollo 11 Vette? (NHvette)
Here is a picture of the Apollo car that was at Hershey this summer:
Credit to MNJack:
IMO - a weird paint scheme. Note the red/white/blue emblem above the Stringray script.
[Modified by NHvette, 5:08 PM 12/2/2003]
Credit to MNJack:
IMO - a weird paint scheme. Note the red/white/blue emblem above the Stringray script.
[Modified by NHvette, 5:08 PM 12/2/2003]
[Modified by Jeff 6T9, 9:01 AM 12/3/2003]
