'67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

[Michael J.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

No, it was worse because the OE drivetrain was long gone when he got it. It had a replacement 390 HP engine by then. That's why it was just another driver although it once been a thoroughbred.................

Was that before or after the Top Flight award?

[Ken A.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

I doubt the new owner cares about a TF award, because he's got the car and we don't.

[William F.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

Did Terry Michaelis ,dealer, Pro Team, buy the car?

[Michael J.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

Unless Terry got lots heavier, has his arm in a sling, and has a 30 something wife, nope. But I think Terry did buy Harling's '63 Z06 tanker.

[Richard N.]

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This is an article I did a few months ago for Vintage Motorsport magazine. It' very difficult to confirm any of the deals auction houses make with sellers. All the houses want the best cars. Most will waive the seller's commission for a really good car. Maybe. If you have a '78 Corvette you're going to pay that fee though.

What was amazing was that Mecum sold this Corvette. I think he's trying to move up in the auction world. $3.2 million puts him in RM territory. Dana has aways been a volume house. He's been the Wal Mart to David Gooding's Tiffany. If your only auction experience has been the B-J experience you should attend an RM or Gooding auction. It's a totally different experience.

Richard Newton
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[Bob J.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

Unless Terry got lots heavier, has his arm in a sling, and has a 30 something wife, nope. But I think Terry did buy Harling's '63 Z06 tanker.

Was that red Z06 a big gas tank car?.......If its the one that sold for 250 I was told it was a regular tank.

[Steven B.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

Bob, it was a standard tank, not a big tank. But it was red/red.

Steve

[Michael J.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

Yes, you're right, it wasn't a tanker. But it was Terry, I think, that bought Buddy's Z06. I got Buddy's Z06 confused with Harling's Silver Z06 tanker which Terry has for sale now, not sure how he got that one.

[Bob J.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

Steve, that clears that up and with a picture .......thanks,Bob

[William F.]

Re: '67 L88 goes for $3.2 million

Guess I missed part of auction where they showed the new owner. Thought I saw them congratulating Terry (or was it the seller?) when the gavel went down. Who did buy the '67 L88? Anybody want to tell the rest of us "the rest of the story" on the car's history?

[Michael J.]

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I don't know who it was. As I said, as I watched the auction live, there was a group of 4-5 people sitting in the front row. They had just bought Buddy's '70 LS6 Chevelle 'vert, and they are the ones who bought the '67 L88. The older man had his arm in a sling, he and his younger, tall, blonde female companion sitting next to him, seemed to be trading winks and nods as they bid it up and bought it. The blonde was seen talking to the bidder's assistant saying something right after the gavel went down, pointing to the car, and the one before, not sure what she said and of course have no idea who they are, that is still very secret it seems. Funny that hasn't surfaced someplace.