Barn find
I just bought a 1955 corvette sight unseen in N E Pa. I've been looking for a good 55 project for years. Don't come here very often so don't know how to post pix. It appears tp be harvest gold with 8700 miles last driven in De in 1970. Looks to be unmolested and orig paint and interior but it has been in storage for at least 46 years. I will see the car next Monday but looks to be a good starting place.
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Congratulations Ron!! By looking at your bio, the '55 appears to be one of the few C1 or C2 that you haven't owned yet...outstanding. Where in Texas do you live?Leif
'67 Coupe L79, M21, C60, N14, N40, J50, A31, U69, A01, QB1
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Looks like a decent car. I hope you don't find any serious problems.Comment
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Wow ... so nice how did you discover it?Comment
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what color is the interior? harvest gold cars did not have white tops. the rim in the the pictures almost appears to be copper.Comment
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Kool ! another one found1954 Corvette #3803 - Top Flight 2012, Bloomington Gold 2012,
Triple Diamond Award 2012, Gold Concourse Award 2012, Regional and National Top Flight 2014
1954 Corvette #3666 - "The Blue Devil" - Pennant Blue - restoration started
1957 Corvette - FI 3 sp - Black and SilverComment
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I live in Odessa, most of my cars are at my ranch near Junction Tx. www.granite-ranch.comComment
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A Vietnam buddy went to high school with the owner. He knew I was a corvette/car guy so when his buddy passed he put me in contact with the daughters. A local atty/appraiser gave the numbers and I decided to gamble on the car.Comment
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I think the car is complete less correct steering wheel and a couple of rims. Motor is orig. I am getting a bunch of parts, intake, carb, air cleaner, curtain bags etc. I'm in the car for $26,000.00 so with a little luck I can make a good car out of it.Comment
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Yes I noticed that, I am getting my info from a non vette guy so not sure. There is odd colored paint around vin tag that does not look like it has been redone. But the work if done is nearly 50 years old.Comment
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Yes I noticed that, I am getting my info from a non vette guy so not sure. There is odd colored paint around vin tag that does not look like it has been redone. But the work if done is nearly 50 years old.Comment
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Black and has had some spray dieComment
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Off topic, but kudos on the ranch and car collection. Very impressive indeed. Would love to see it in person.
I love barn finds, but never got lucky enough to find a good one.Comment
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We if you ever find yourself on i 10 stop in! Glad to show you the placeComment
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Got some new pix today, you might be correct! Look at peel on fender by headlight and around hood surround could be a bronze car one of 15?Comment
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