SOLD : 1970 LS5 454 8,913 Original Miles
02-28-2023, 08:25 PM
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This a fantastic car and like the old saying goes, they are only original once. I'm not in the market today for another C3, but if I was, this would be high on my list. Good luck with the sale!!
GLWS!
03-03-2023, 09:18 AM
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I want to thank members all remarks. Unfortunately there are no tall tales here, no knife to scape paint off block to see if it’s aluminum, not a couple window stickers, it’s almost boring.
The tires are the Goodyear Reproductions that probably have 40 miles on them. OEM tires were Firestone RWL which are not an even close to looking period correct. The original battery is long gone and there is a repo R79W that I just received 2 month ago, that was probably ordered 6 months prior.
The Corvette is in Long Island, NY. I welcome anyone to just look at it, leave your wallet home so you won’t be tempted.
The NCRS document services, Validated the Shipper Copy and Order Copy already. This car has no EXCUSES.
Rob
The tires are the Goodyear Reproductions that probably have 40 miles on them. OEM tires were Firestone RWL which are not an even close to looking period correct. The original battery is long gone and there is a repo R79W that I just received 2 month ago, that was probably ordered 6 months prior.
The Corvette is in Long Island, NY. I welcome anyone to just look at it, leave your wallet home so you won’t be tempted.
The NCRS document services, Validated the Shipper Copy and Order Copy already. This car has no EXCUSES.
Rob
03-03-2023, 10:01 AM
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It’s a great ad, too.
Gorgeous car.
Gorgeous car.
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03-04-2023, 10:19 AM
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Will need restored to drive it reliably. But it would be a great starting point for body off restoration.
03-04-2023, 11:57 AM
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There is no way this car should be restored, it is a piece of Corvette history. I would change all the fluids, inspect the hoses, brakes etc for wear and add some mystery oil when the oil gets changed and you should be good to go. The goal is to preserve Corvettes like this and take them through NCRS Bowtie and Benchmark certification. Restoring the car would ruin the car and it's value.
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03-04-2023, 07:46 PM
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Drifting
Tuna Joe is spot on. Restore it? Sheesh, what a shame it would be to restore a car this original and valuable as it sits today.
This belongs in a museum or with an owner who will truly value an all original car. There are only a few cars like this in the world and they very seldom come up for sale.
This belongs in a museum or with an owner who will truly value an all original car. There are only a few cars like this in the world and they very seldom come up for sale.
03-04-2023, 08:37 PM
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Drifting
I am so disappointed this survivor Vette is asking such a disappointedly high price way above my range...
03-05-2023, 01:25 PM
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The down side is that very low mileage and sitting results in leaking seals and calipers. I once bought a 63 mile ‘78 Pace Car that sat in the original Chevy dealership since new (when I first saw it at age 24). I bought it in 2005 at age 50 when it was finally for sale, got a Top Flight, but had to deal with those issues.
03-05-2023, 02:03 PM
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Why would you want to restore this car? The essence is in what it is. A low mile unrestored,best year C3 , big block car that’s never been touched since it’s left the factory. As far as dependability for driving… go get another car and do to that with. This car does not need to fit everybody’s desires. Only those who want to have an investment quality car that can accumulate a lot of awards. Some people that’s their cup of tea to others they want to drive them. Me, I’m in the latter but appreciate the former. I’m currently in a body off and NCRS restoration on a 70 LT1, Otherwise I’d give his car more than series thought. I’m only doing the NCRS car because that’s the way it was started when I took over the project and I’m going to continue it to try to get it judged. But I’m going drive the hell out of it.
03-10-2023, 11:38 PM
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03-11-2023, 12:41 AM
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Change the fluids, maybe stainless steel brake caliper upgrade and new brake hoses and start driving it. It is super clean as you would expect for a low mileage well stored car that needs nothing more. In fact I think a restoration would devalue the car to just another restored car.
03-11-2023, 07:53 AM
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Passion you’re trolling right? 
If it were me, I’d get the truckload of awards, then drive it sparingly. Do the brakes, put some radials on it, remove the original exhaust for preservation, and call it a day.
If it were me, I’d get the truckload of awards, then drive it sparingly. Do the brakes, put some radials on it, remove the original exhaust for preservation, and call it a day.
03-11-2023, 09:40 AM
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Interesting and beautiful car. My comments here are not meant to be critical nor show what I know. But rather to further my budding education.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.
Generally what was the mileage accumulation over 53 years? Been driven much in the last say 20 years.
Bellhousing - thought these were natural not painted orange...at least in 69s?
heat shields - why were they removed?
SMOG system - completely missing; does it come with the car?
Wiring - I would give it all a good hard look being 53 years old. Not saying it NEEDS replaced but.
And unless all serviceable things have been maintained it will indeed need a "soft" restoration...meaning just about anything rubber should be considered for replacement. There are infinite degrees of "restoration" from extremely minimal to basically rebuilding the entire car. i personally would take a minimalist approach but also believe CorvettePassion knows what he is talking about.