67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

[Roy S.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

Hard to argue with Rick's statement. Just my 2 cents.

[Rick A.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

Hence my question as to whether we as an organization want him to continue?

[Roy S.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

Hence my question as to whether we as an organization want him to continue?

[Rick A.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

Roy,

Understand the decision would need to be a BoD decision. My rationale for the question was the following quote out of the counterfeit letter sent to the owner: "This as you know is not the first time a car you have presented has raised our eyebrows and caused some concern." Thus my question on whether the NCRS should continue to have this individual to be part of our organization.

[Paul D.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

Just for my information and setting aside that appraisal, If the seller has replaced the problematic restoration block with a "correct" restoration block since the judging issue and subsequent banning, would the auction description not be completely accurate then? The car looks to be a beautiful restoration and I ASSume includes Canadian paperwork that documents all the options. If the only problem was the original restoration block, it would be well worth the effort and expense to replace it. I, too, think the price was high, but I don't deal with that caliber of cars and certainly don't want to say someone paid too much. He paid what he was willing to for a beautiful Corvette with a restoration engine. The guys I feel sorry for are the ones that find out after the fact (auction/sale) that their new purchase with "new" documentation is a completely built "tribute" (doesn't that sound better than fake?) car. Chip.

[Wayne M.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

.....The car looks to be a beautiful restoration and I ASSume includes Canadian paperwork that documents all the options. ....

The GM Canada 1967-era microfiche backs up the first sheet of doc's shown. This was (is ?) one heckuva car. The records from 1967 show the soft top code 02C05AA, which indicates (the 'AA' part) that it originally came with a dark blue top [one of 611, according to Noland].

[Roy S.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

Just for my information and setting aside that appraisal, If the seller has replaced the problematic restoration block with a "correct" restoration block since the judging issue and subsequent banning, would the auction description not be completely accurate then? Chip.

[Bill W.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

I would think a $184.000 car would have the correct oil pan . ( unless my old eyes are mistaken it has a side drain )

[Gene M.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

Rick,
Roy's letter says "The branded counterfeit marker can be removed from the NCRS records of this vehicle when it is presented for judging with a typical casting date, non-altered engine block." That sounds to me like NOT ELIGIBLE for NCRS judging as it is with a fake casting. Yes, I did read the letter. You best look it over again.

This still does not answer my question as to the requirement for legal advice and costs incurred to NCRS. The judging standards we have for NCRS apply, as it is part of the reference manual as Roy's letter points out.

[Loren L.]

Re: 67 427 Restoration Block Car, $ 184,000.00 ?

A six pack is on it's way.

That advert and the story has got to be the slimiest of the slimeys..................

Michael, the saddest part is that, in the auction/classic car world, this guy would NOT even make the top 100 in the "Slimey" category........