Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

[James L.]

Hi
I'm looking at a 396/65 convertible for sale in Sarasota and would like an NCRS member to validate the trim tag and drive train originality for me. Thanks

[Harry S.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

Hi
I'm looking at a 396/65 convertible for sale in Sarasota and would like an NCRS member to validate the trim tag and drive train originality for me. Thanks

Jim, contact the Florida NCRS chapter Judging Chair for assistance. Since we will have hundreds of folks and many judges in Lakeland next week for the Regional I am sure you will find lots of help.

[Bob J.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

Mark Donnally would be my choice.
He is a member here and you can PM from the member list on this board.
Bob

[Donald O.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

Mark Donnally would be my choice.
He is a member here and you can PM from the member list on this board.
Bob

He might be driving the bus, send him the PM.

DonO

[Frank D.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

Richard Mozzetta on this board is also excellent - lives on the East Coast of FLA too..

[Bill W.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

What is the vin number . I could have information on it .

[Don H.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

just because it looks like OP is not camped on his MAC, I will make a wild guess that it might be 15127 just to give you a head start.

[Harry S.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

just because it looks like OP is not camped on his MAC, I will make a wild guess that it might be 15127 just to give you a head start.

........What?

[Carl N.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

If it is 115127 I have some info on it from 2013 - pm me for details

[James L.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

What is the vin number . I could have information on it .

194675S115127. Thanks!

[James L.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

Sent a PM. In the middle of trying to buy this so need any negative news ASAP. Thanks

[Patrick H.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

While I see several details that do not appear entirely correct, does anyone with a Trim Tag book have anything to say about the Trim Tag on this car?

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[James L.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

Since my original post I've picked up several clues that make me think there's something wrong with the car. This vin was previously advertised by two different dealers with a red leather interior and trim tag. The dealer, Classic Cars of Sarasota has lots of negative feedback and a D+ Better Biz Bureau rating. Any other input is still welcome. Sure a great looking car.

[Bill W.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

I just sent you a e mail and I did have it with red int in 2012 . They also do not say original engine only matching numbers . Iv seen it listed for sale in OK city , Houston , Stafford Texas ,& Sarasota Fl. It was restored by Dixie Corvettes in 2006.

[Bill W.]

Re: Need Pre-Purchase Inspection 65/396, Sarasota

Patrick 408BA should be red leather . Im not a trim tag guy but the finish does not look like mine ???