Well, this is one of the more interesting listings I’ve ever come across on eBay in a while. It’s a 427 powered 4-speed Corvette, so clearly it’s a desirable car. That fact alone makes it interesting, add in that it’s a low mileage car that’s covered in dust, sitting in a garage and you have something pretty incredible! You can find this big block project here on eBay in Waterville, Ohio with bidding already over $27k.
The seller states that they were asked to take a look at this Corvette by a friend, but they apparently decided they couldn’t afford to buy it and restore it. To help the car’s owner out, they listed it for them and are helping with the transaction. They seem pretty upfront about the condition of the car and that it’s going to need a lot of work. Be sure to take a look at their description, as they detail the car’s condition and how an auction works quite well! My favorite line is, “Sold To The Highest Bidder Over Reserve Price!”. As a opposed to not selling to the highest bidder over reserve?
Supposedly, this Corvette has been parked since 1970 and has just 44k miles. Given the condition, either this was one rough garage or it actually has 144k miles. I’m not sure the mileage really matters at this point, it needs a complete restoration either way. Hagerty states that a fully
One thing is for sure, this car is going to need a ton of work. I could see someone restoring the chassis, drivetrain and interior of this Corvette, while leaving the body alone. Other than some paint chips and scratches, the body doesn’t actually look to be in that bad of shape, so it’s an option for someone wanting that look. Chances are though that its next owner will give it a concourse level restoration and then never drive it. I hope I’m at least wrong about the not driving part, as this car deserves to be back on the road!
I ll give then 50 bucks for the Die Hard sign
A ton of work is a serious understatement. Call me wrong but, I think ? that I can speak to the masses when I say that this is beyond what the BF’s fan base would be willing to take on. Let’s face it…We would love to take on such a project but the truth is, it’s out of reach for various reasons. Nothing wrong with dreaming :)
Now that’s a car !!! The 427 is lethal, both BBC and Ford FE versions, Short stroke, big bore and high compression makes for a fun ride, add in the 4spd and drop top and it’s complete bliss.
How someone can let a 44,000 mile car get like this is beyond me, a 144,000 mile car I could kind if see it happening.
Cathy has the longest Ebay ad I have ever seen.
Wonder if she gives you a little lovin’ with your screwing?
WATERVILLE OHIO…..I think more appropriately UNDER-WATER VILLE, ……sorry so when did they pull this out of the lake?
I believe I missed the documentation on the mileage. 44K original…..me no think so….. sorry, bumpers are rotted through, rust everywhere, corrosion on the interior, I am not a fiberglass expert but thinking there looks to be water damage there too.
I too was confused on the AD with the other Ford listed there an then a comment at the end about the VIN being for a Nova ???
Love your comment Vintage Car Loner! Hopefully dinner and a ride home as well cause you ain’t drivin that vette anywhere anytime soon!!!!
Shouldn’t everybody have a Corvette by now?
ImA vette lover” whats it take toget a little lovin on the deal!
This car and a ’59 are the reasons why I’m now on my second Corvette. The ’66 was owned by a friend’s older brother in high school. Poor little rich kids, but the car was the ultimate in 1966. This one will take close to 6 figures to fix. When you’re all finished you’ll have 130k into a 130k car. Break even is actually pretty decent in the old car hobby.
I’d do it.
If I had $130k.
Which I don’t.
Damn. Why was I born so good-looking and not rich?
Big block, 4 gear convertible. Outstanding! Way out of my range. She is sitting a little high. Not sure why. In my wildest dreams, so fun to hammer on!
Having the engine out explains the front, have those rear wheel wells been cut?
rear sits high after its been raised in the air and stays that way until you roll it forward & backwards a couple of times,,,,,,,,,, 1/2 shaft u-joints are actually “bound” up until the car settles down, front is high because motor is out of it. All in all a very desirable car ( to me at least) and if I had the legs back & the $$$$$ ta boot I’d tackle it.
Something tells me after looking at how the rear bumper has rusted through paper thin and some of the undercarriage shots, that the frame and undercarriage components are far worse then we all think. Sometime when they get that deep pitted look, you find that after you blast it, the metal has to be either ground down to an unsafe level where it damages the structural integrity (being a frame in a BBC go fast car), or you have to use so much Allmetal to hide the worm tracks that it really never look quite original. I’d hate to buy this car and have to hunt down a frame and all those other components. I know it’s worth saving but these parts would have to be considered in the pricing. I’m a Ford guy but I really like this car and the bidding doesn’t seem to be getting out of control …. yet. I wouldn’t mind buying it. Anyone close enough to put eyes on this thing ?
Stay away, stay far away……!
Seller states the he car is titled as a 1969 Chevy Nova and rhat the serial number matches. Matches what!? Sorting that out could be complicated. Perhaps it was parked because it was stolen and could not be sold with a bad VIN?
I may be wrong but the redline is too low on the tach to be a big block. So either the engine or tach are not original.
On a ’66, unless there is an original build sheet, invoice, etc., to document it one way or the other, it makes little difference at this point. Without a paper trail, build it however you like.
I’ve learned a lot about buying early Corvettes reading these comments. And I’m still scared to even put out that coin! MOPARS are even scarier! When it comes to hidden rust. I’m familiar with GM F bodies and all the bigger boats. Keep pointing this stuff out for me!
“…engine turns freely…”
No.
A little hard to tell, but looks like it could have a teak steering wheel. Plastic wheels usually don’t fade like that and if you look closely it looks like it has the seams. Am finishing a driver quality 66 425 HP. coupe I’ve had since 1978, has telescopic column and teak steering wheel. This wheel looks like it would clean up pretty nicely. Rest of car looks like a lot of work. They’ll nickel dime you to death.
Way too pricey for that much rust car is worth about 15000.00 that is all what these people need to realize is just because it is worth that restored just don’t cut it because it needs 100000.00 worth of work I’ve restored many and I will gladly walk away from this one…by the way you can go to any classic car rag and pick them RUNNING at that price.
I think Tom is correct. If not underwater at least out in the rain…for years. Not enough pictures of the underside, engine compartment, etc. One of the underside pictures shows a chain wrapped around the end of the spring presumably to hold it in place. The car came with a hard top but they will probably sell it separately.
I love this line…THE REAR BODY IS THAT OF A 1973 OR 1974. WTH???
If you have enough money she’s a cherry!
Wow, the body looks ok ,but the frame is gone the car is worth about 15k at the most sorry ……….
My resident grammar policeman informs me that concourse is a hallway or passage, commonly found in airports and a concours, usually part of concours d’elegance is a high end car show.
I’m not going to argue with them.
I guess you could restore it to concours standards and display it in an airport concourse and it would be a concourse level restoration.
Been married to her for 51 years and know better than to argue.
Currently at $37K and reserve still not met. Sorry but I think this one will be a money pit before it’s done at that price.
Nope no uh uhh you gotta be kiddin’ me. A ‘Vette with a Nova vin? Be afraid…… Be very afraid…..
For all those who have been referring to the comments at the end of the listing regarding a Nova Vin and that the rear section is from a ’73 or ’74, please look at the date of those comments. I do not believe these comments pertain to this car and the seller may have inadvertently included them by cutting and pasting their payment rules and disclaimer section in the listing from another one of their listings. I have made that mistake myself.
On the other hand, I think the car is more deteriorated than the seller leads on and that frame as well as many undercarriage components will have to be replaced. It’s still worth saving and would be a high dollar, super cool car when finished. Unless you hire someone to do all the work for you, you could probably come out ok. Then again, if you need to hire someone to do the work for you, you shouldn’t be looking at projects, get yourself a finished car and enjoy it. These projects are for the very skilled and who know how to restore a car without spending more money than they’re worth.
In other words very experienced flippers who know where they can cut corners and still make a profit.
I’m not speaking of flippers, I’m talking about restorers and guys that know their way around the shop in a very experienced manner.
Flippers generally don’t know the difference between mig or tig or how to operate either in a proficient manner.
You know what they say about when you assume……