Elkhart blue 67 vert
11-02-2009, 02:39 PM
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Elkhart blue 67 vert
Hi members I just was looking at a 67 elkhart blue roadster 427-400 horse loaded with options on the C-2 corvette auto trader on the last page #10, just wondering if you guys or gals have looked at it and just tell me what you think of it, the name scares me it's at Billy Bob's Cars It's all numbers matching with the tank sticker for documentation and the motor has been detailed to NCRS specs. he wants 105 thousand or BO let me know what you think or if you have dealt with this person. sincerly yours ditchdigger650. I was thinking of selling my 67 coupe thats why I was interested.
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11-02-2009, 04:29 PM
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Hi members I just was looking at a 67 elkhart blue roadster 427-400 horse loaded with options on the C-2 corvette auto trader on the last page #10, just wondering if you guys or gals have looked at it and just tell me what you think of it, the name scares me it's at Billy Bob's Cars It's all numbers matching with the tank sticker for documentation and the motor has been detailed to NCRS specs. he wants 105 thousand or BO let me know what you think or if you have dealt with this person. sincerly yours ditchdigger650. I was thinking of selling my 67 coupe thats why I was interested.
11-02-2009, 05:48 PM
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Maybe it would be a good idea to have a bonded/insured appraiser give you a written opinion, too? A car dealer can represent everything accurately to the best of his knowledge, but there are so many things on these old cars that require specialized knowledge that something important could be wrong about the car and Billy Bob would never know it.
It would seem that the same principle of being certain of what you're buying applies, whether it's a $25K car or a $250K car.
11-02-2009, 08:46 PM
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Here is the direct link to the pictures:
http://s624.photobucket.com/albums/t...7elkf13341.jpg
I like the way it looks, and the color scheme is spectacular. It is also highly optioned.
The pad photo is a good picture, but would need a closer look to determine authenticity. I would anticipate noticeable broach marks on such an early car, which cannot be seen in the picture.
That tank sticker looks almost too good, and I don't see any glue residue on it. Not trying to launch a conspiracy theory, but I do suggest you have it inspected very carefully.
http://s624.photobucket.com/albums/t...7elkf13341.jpg
I like the way it looks, and the color scheme is spectacular. It is also highly optioned.
The pad photo is a good picture, but would need a closer look to determine authenticity. I would anticipate noticeable broach marks on such an early car, which cannot be seen in the picture.
That tank sticker looks almost too good, and I don't see any glue residue on it. Not trying to launch a conspiracy theory, but I do suggest you have it inspected very carefully.
11-02-2009, 09:03 PM
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It's definitely an awesome looking car.
For that kind of coin, I'd have have a NCRS Judge verify it though.
For that kind of coin, I'd have have a NCRS Judge verify it though.
11-02-2009, 09:27 PM
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do a search on the NCRS zone numbers for the dealer on the tank sticker in question. I wont tell you what I think but it makes you wonder
11-03-2009, 07:29 AM
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Billy Bob's Cars was set up at Corvette Carlisle this year. Bob had three or four cars there. I spoke with him at length about a C3 vert that was for sale and he seemed very forth coming. I even followed up with him after the show and he recounted how the car had sold and for how much.
Like everyone said, for any sizable purchase, spend the money and bring the experts.
Like everyone said, for any sizable purchase, spend the money and bring the experts.
11-03-2009, 10:43 AM
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Isn't it funny how the rips and tears on a document never involve the high $$$ items...like the engine option, etc..
If I were spending that kind of coin. I would hire an expert for an inspection. I would also pay, Al Grenning, to verify the pad.
If I were spending that kind of coin. I would hire an expert for an inspection. I would also pay, Al Grenning, to verify the pad.
11-03-2009, 11:10 AM
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I would not use/rely on that tank sticker to document the car. I would proceed very carefully, and get a qualified judge/expert to help determine originality and condition.Larry
11-03-2009, 11:17 AM
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The tank sticker is a fake.
11-03-2009, 11:35 AM
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11-03-2009, 01:22 PM
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11-03-2009, 07:09 PM
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11-03-2009, 07:41 PM
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Sorry...
