Looking at the photos for a stash of 1960 Corvette bodies and chassis in New Hampshire makes me long for a remote piece of property, with more than enough room to stash my collection of vehicles and parts. The seller evidently has access to a large barn where two 1960 Corvette bodies – one described as “extremely nice” – and a third restored chassis are stored, and the collection is listed here on craigslist for $62,500.
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Peter R. for the find. The bodies are not photographed particularly well, making it hard to ascertain just how nice – or rough – they may be. The bulk of the listing is used to describe the seller’s large collection of parts that will be included with the cars and chassis. The body closer to us in the photo appears unrestored, while the father one appears to be in primer – likely the “extremely nice” example. The seller notes, however, it’s only being sold as a package: ” I will not entertain offers for part of this trio. If I wanted to separate these cars I would list them separately or part them out.”
It appears where horses once were stored, there are now Corvette parts everywhere. That’s a change I would make, as well. The seller notes he is not particularly adept at listing his items for sale, and the following list is just a snapshot of what he has: “Two sets of dual four carbs, radiators, one is tank top for the 270 hp car, one soft top with new canvas, two complete hard tops with all trim, some NOS, two full sets of gauges,with one 6500 redline, with speedometers and clock, some rebuilt, rebuilt Wonderbar radio, three motors, Borg Warner T-10 four speed transmissions and shifters, Posi rear ends, ALL exterior chrome and stainless…”
The seller notes that this collection should be a goldmine for a C1 Corvette specialist, as there’s enough inventory here to build out a store. The question is always whether the asking price reflects what’s stored in the barn. The seller notes the following about the motors: “Most all parts are matching numbers, most importantly the motors: 519 blocks, one engine pad ends in CT for the 245 hp another CU for the 270hp, both are for dual four carbs, transmissions and rear ends one is 4:11, matching 692 heads, but lots more.” Do you agree with the seller’s asking price for the lot or should he break it up?
Corvettes and cragars. a phrase to live by.
3 clear titles + it sound so like lots of desirable and correct (aka valuable) parts.. I don’t see the price that far fetched.
Organize and head down to Corvettes at Carlisle. I think the buyer of this package could do alright.
While I, too, think the price is “alright” I would not attempt to put a car together. It appears all the “hard” parts are there but I don’t see any small parts…nuts/bolts/screws/latches/wiring/etc.
As Andre said, organize and sell.
Looks like the parts have a lot of goodies included. Think you could get your money back by pedaling the parts. Pricetag is scary, buy this stuff put out the coin then have to hawk it at swap meets. If I was in the business and had the coin I’d do it. Good luck to the new owner.
Cheers
GPC
OK, “where horses once were stored” made me laugh…. Yep, if ya stacks ’em just right ya kin fit eight or nine of ’em inna stall! One wears out, ya just grabs ‘nother.
Does seem to be some room to make some money there.
Regarding the horses comment, at least you don’t have to shovel up every day after the ‘vette parts…………..
I’m wondering if the seller researched the value of all the parts he has and then tallied it up at full individual price to arrive at his ask. I don’t know how it works for the ‘vette crowd, but a few years back I ended up with a complete ’40 Ford in parts. I listed out the entire inventory on a three page spread sheet, parts and condition, mostly NOS or restored. To entice I discounted from full market individual pricing. After a whole bunch of contacts nothing happened. So I said, okay guys I’ll put in the work instead. Over the next 6 or so months I shipped out a bunch of packages, including crating the frame for a trip to Hawaii, and totaled 6k more than the package price. But I earned every penny in extra effort. Might be what has to happen here. Who earns market value by their effort?
i only have one word for this collection…….SWEET
If the owner is done, the right collector should buy the lot! Cherry picking could lose values for example the 270 h needs priority for reassmbly. Just my humble opinion, my 56 started 265 then 283 then 327, the beauty of growing up in the 60’s! Art
Barn not included, so better have your own to store all of this, horse or not.