Selling a desirable Corvette is serious business. Documentation has to be verifiable, numbers must match, and credentials must be heavily scrutinized. Or you can put a vague ad with a few pictures on eBay and let ‘er rip! The seller of the car in this ad seems legit, but you have to do your legwork on this one. If you are willing to dig deeper to find out if this is the car of your dreams, then contact the seller of this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette for sale on eBay in Jackson, New Jersey. While this non-running Corvette is almost completely restored, it has been in storage for the past 15 years. With bidding currently at $25,100, is there a nice numbers matching big block Corvette up for grabs here or will this end up being another frustrating fishing expedition?
We see all kinds of ads on Barn Finds and an even more varied cornucopia of sellers. For Corvettes, it seems that there are a plethora of brokers who purchase Corvettes from estates and flip them as soon as possible. While some may frown on these shenanigans, there are others who are not car people who are appreciative to get a relative’s old car out of the garage so the house can be put on the market. The seller of this 1969 Le Mans Blue Corvette seems to be a broker. In looking at the seller feedback, cars and car parts seem to be their specialty and feedback is at 100%. I think it is safe to say that the seller is not a scammer, nor are they a Nigerian prince looking to sell their royal Corvette.
It seems that the seller has locked in a car and is trying to get it sold before it has left its home of 15 years. The ad tells us that this is a T-top car with a numbers matching 427 cubic inch big block with 435 horsepower. It is backed by a four-speed manual transmission and comes equipped with side exhaust. The car does not run at the moment, and the pictures reveal that this is not some hodgepodge of parts-level restoration. Everything we can see points to the likelihood that this Corvette could be restored to Bloomington Gold standards.
Of course, more information is needed before one jumps into the dangerous waters of vintage Corvette ownership. However, this does look like a highly desirable car being sold by a legitimate broker. It wouldn’t hurt to make contact and determine for yourself if this is a good deal. As always with a car of this caliber, hire an expert and make sure everything is as it seems.
Do you think this is a good deal being brought to market a bit too quickly? Would you be comfortable bidding on this car? Why or why not? Please share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.
This Corvette is tempting. If I were in the market, I would certainly give the seller a call. The bid price probably reflects the risk that something is awry, but it could be a completely legitimate car with a bargain reserve just to clear the estate. Details appear immaculate.
Curiosity approach? They’re being careful to show you the car.
well take the tarp of the car GZ
Easy enough to tell. Look at the stamp pad for one. Second is see what the console id tag reads. If it’s a 435hp it better have rectangular heads on it, and most likely an M22. I could decode that car all day long……..
Very unlikely to be an M22, but an M21. Console tags are to easy to change. Best ways to verify include tank sticker, build sheet, verifiable engine pad, 6500 rpm tach (can also be changed, but less likely), no fuel return line from tank, caps on joints, bit larger front sway bar, and a few other items. Documentation is key to higher values on an L71. Wishing you, and all a great New Year!
Console has 435HP tag.
I’d love to have this one Darren. Gears offered from the Generals factory 🏭
⚙️ 3.08, 3.36, 3.55(std), 4.11. 🏁
Isn’t that air cleaner for a tri-p0wer set up or am i wrong
You’re right. I think you can make out the 3×2 decal.
You’re correct. All 427/435’s are tripower cars. 427/400’s we’re tripower too. 435’s had different heads, solid lifters, hotter cam, and a few other things.
The 400 hp engine was an oval port and A/C was available on it.
Where is the hood?
If the seller went to the trouble finding that smog equipment, there’s a good chance the car was done correctly. If it’s a real L71, the 69s are now bringing close to six figures, if NCRS Top Flight quality. I am concerned why seller does not pull off the cover all the way. Takes about 20 seconds. Little fishy if you ask me.
Very fishy if you ask me! Maybe he is a scam artist trying to sell somebody else’s car. There are so many around these days that it pays to be very careful. My friend was in the process of buying an old Harley and had paid the deposit of 15,000, and since that time the seller has disappeared, surprise, surprise. He then saw an advert for the same bike on another website and contacted the seller, who had the bike in his possession, and said that several people had contacted him claiming that they had also paid money up front!
Ok! nice car from what I can see, which is very little! I would need to know why it’s not running, before I would bid, and more photos of the rest of the car,
I agree that this could have the potential to be a bloomington gold car, but one would need to look or have an expert check out this car before bidding, mechanically and body.
Just saw another 69 427/435 roadster same scenario sitting in inside storage for 17+ years. Had to have carbs rebuilt new fuel lines new gas tank all 4 brakes rebuilt on and on. After the owner got hit with the $20k+ bill and wanted to negotiate that it wasn’t pretty.
Cosmetically it was well preserved but all I can say is caveat emptor better have some deep pockets.
Scrutiny reveals three carburetors . . . . .
Buyer beware on this one……
If seller is legitimate broker and supposedly very nice original car how hard it be if they remove cover to take many pics to show it? I’d want make sure nothing is hiding under the cover.
It has possibilities. The smog pump seems to be intact so either it’s unmolested or someone went to great detail in restoration. Personal visit and inspection is a must.
Not enough pictures for me, more on Ebay no door panels or door sills and where is the hood??
I would like to see under the car, bird cage and more.
It need some parts and some love.
Show me the hood, photo details speak volumes
Show me the hood, photo details speak volumes
Seller claims that the car is 90% done. Too bad they couldn’t take it over the finish line themselves.
Now all there is are plenty of questions.
It looks like a worthy contender to me.
If it’s 90% done, what is the 10% that the blue tarp is covering?
Why all of the comments that the cover needs to be removed?
Does anyone ever click on the ad and have a look at it before commenting? There are plenty of pictures without a cover. Not enough to make an informed decision on it, but still – make an effort before commenting, please.
“US $37,900.00
42 bids
Ends in 3d 8h Friday, 03:02 PM
Reserve not met”
If it’s legitimate, why not post more photos, including VIN?
After the fake Ferrari it’s hard to trust what’s really going on with some of these ads.