67 for sale on ebay

[Bob H.]

What are your opinions on this car?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121537904015?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D121537904015%26_rdc%3D1

[Bob H.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

Here are some good photos of the pad and paperwork at this website

http://www.americanstreetmachines.com/xCars/PageId/11/Classic-Chevrolet-1967-Corvette-L71-SOLD-FL-Special-Thanks-to-Dave-for-sale/Id/46/1967-Corvette-L71-SOLD-FL-Special-Thanks-to-Dave/ProdId/623/LId/0,46/1967-Corvette-L71-SOLD-FL-Special-Thanks-to-Dave.html#3985467112285003.jpg

http://www.americanstreetmachines.com/xCars/PageId/11/Classic-Chevrolet-1967-Corvette-L71-SOLD-FL-Special-Thanks-to-Dave-for-sale/Id/46/1967-Corvette-L71-SOLD-FL-Special-Thanks-to-Dave/ProdId/623/LId/0/1967-Corvette-L71-SOLD-FL-Special-Thanks-to-Dave.html

[Bob H.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

-----Original Message-----
From: Marino Performance Motors <info@marinoperformancemotors.com>
Chevrolet : Corvette Convertible #121537904015 #EC7518994

The build sheet , tank stocker , and window sticker are original. We believe the engine to be the original not a re stamp. We also welcome any pre purchase inspections. Please contact Kerry directly with any questions, and we will be happy to work with you. Thank you. - Kerry. 561-860-2309

Customer Comment/Question: does this car have its born with engine or a restamp? Is the documentation build sheet and window sticker original or reproduction would like to inspect it

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Marino Performance Motors
5403 N. Haverhill Rd Unit 231
West Palm Beach Fl. 33407
561-296-7989
561-296-9249 fax

https://www.marinoperformancemotors.com

[Brian M.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

The Ident # on the tank sticker doesn't match the Ident # on the window sticker.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

The Ident # on the tank sticker doesn't match the Ident # on the window sticker.

Good catch.

Not a fan of the broach marks or stamp, especially as shown on the american street machines website, but that's me.

[Leif A.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

Bob,

It's a beautiful car...obviously. With that said, the seller claims the car was built on March 1, 1967. C2 registry would show that as estimated birth date. However, the trim tag is stamped G17...February 17th. If that's the case, doesn't everything else become rather suspect. Engine assembly February 15...just two days prior to car assembly. Transmission 7B21, February 21...four days after car was assembled. Also, numbers on window sticker look extremely crisp and tank sticker is amazingly perfect. I, by my own admisssion, am no expert but these are just my observations.

[Ray G.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

What are your opinions on this car?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121537904015...015%26_rdc%3D1

Hello;
The current technology with services available from NCRS are the only way to be sure.
my.02

[Jim S.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

The trim tags says St. Louis. The doors say AO Smith, the seat reinforcements say AO Smith.
ao smith.jpg

[Brian M.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

and the rivets should be black.

[Bob H.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

Ok guys. I saw this car less than two months ago at a car show in Orlando where it was for sale. I confirmed it was the same car by the serial number which matches the photos I took with my phone. One thing that also really stuck in my mind was the screw clamp+ spring clamp on the top heater hose. The owner said he had like over 300 k invested but had now been told the paperwork was bogus and that the engine was in fact restamped. He directed me to the Street machine website for the description and additional photos as it was getting dark when I saw the car. It was offered to me for $85k. I thought it was a really nice car for $85k but did not buy it. I don't know if it was born a 435 car but other than a few odd things, it was beautiful. Tranistor ignition was in place but disconnected and running on points. I was SHOCKED to see it on EBAY now for $199k!!!!!!!!!!!! I just thought I would let everyone know of my conversation with the previous owner and the response from this dealer. any other comments are appreciated

[Bob H.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

For those looking for a car like this and not fully knowledgeable, I think this is a great learning experience to discuss a car like this. Perhaps someone will recognize this car especially since it was supposedly restored by an NCRS judge. Someone out there is likely keeping a database of questionable cars.

[Robert G.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

Shouldn't the auxiliary hardtop cost 231.75 and not 231.65?

[Philip A.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

A peeve I have is a comment like "Just finished frame off restoration by NCRS Judge."

which is meaningless; and intended to re-assure. The restorer and his/her affiliations are irrelevant (even if true). Was it restored to NCRS standards? Was it Flight judged? How did it score?

Having an experienced and knowledgeable individual personally and physically examine the car (and documents) is the only way to be sure.

[Mike E.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

The trim tags says St. Louis. The doors say AO Smith, the seat reinforcements say AO Smith.
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The spread on the trim tag body date to production date also says AO Smith. That large of spread is common with Smith bodies. Not so much St Louis, from what I understand. Do these heads on trim tag rivets look typical? I think I also need some education on body numbers. Does S1555 seems really low for car with a VIN in the 12K range.



Mike

[Steve B.]

Re: 67 for sale on ebay

I love how ads always say "restored by an NCRS judge" Why don't they list the name of the judge who restored it? I think that we know the answer. Bottom line is if that car had real paper, tags, engine stamp in those colors and options, it would be worth hundreds of thousands more than what the seller is asking for this car.