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Old 07-31-2003, 02:34 PM
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Default '68 on ebay- "all it needs..."

Quote by seller: "This is a 1968 Corvette. All it needs is a clean up, paint, a motor, and various odds and ends. The interior is in average condition considering the age of the car......" :leaving:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2425975311
Old 07-31-2003, 02:38 PM
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Default Re: '68 on ebay- "all it needs..." (BlueL36)

Take this car... rip is for parts. About the only thing that can be done. You are right... It never ceases to amaze me how people "pretend" to know nothing about the cars they are selling..... haa haaa :boxing
Old 07-31-2003, 02:38 PM
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It's shameful the condition people let these cars fall into. That could be a great car with a bunch of work.
Old 07-31-2003, 02:39 PM
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I wouldn't take this car for free...

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Old 07-31-2003, 02:42 PM
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Geez....this looks like a "cars in barns" candidate.... :sad:
Old 07-31-2003, 04:06 PM
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Default Re: '68 on ebay- "all it needs..." (68shark)

I got it for my son, but he lost interest after getting a Murcielago
LMAO. if his son has a murcielago then he wouldnt be fixing a corvette, he would just by one in good condition
Old 07-31-2003, 04:15 PM
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I got it for my son, but he lost interest after getting a Murcielago
LMAO. if his son has a murcielago then he wouldnt be fixing a corvette, he would just by one in good condition
The same thing I was thinking. That thing has been setting out so long that it has ruined long ago. It doesn't appear to have the rear glass in it either. Someone will buy it, part it out and make money with it on Ebay.
Old 07-31-2003, 04:18 PM
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Default Re: '68 on ebay- "all it needs..." (BlueL36)

"all it needs...." and about $15K in parts from Ecklers.
No motor but I'm guessing I can find a rat in there. or a mouse, squirrel...you name it.
Old 07-31-2003, 04:30 PM
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When my friend pushed it off the trailer he put a crack in the back.....

What are friends for anyway ?
Old 07-31-2003, 05:26 PM
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Reminds me of a '73 I went and looked at in Corvalis, Oregon. I don't think there was any way he could have misrepresented the conditon any more then he did. he wanted two grand for the Vette, I offered to haul it way for 50 bucks. Said the engine was "just overhauled," (three dollar rattle can overhaul). the holley carb had all the butterfly valves painted shut, top and bottom. his 10 year old son still had the paint on his fingers. 1200 miles round trip for nothing. :mad


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Old 07-31-2003, 05:33 PM
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Old 07-31-2003, 05:44 PM
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.Yes: I am in the market for a C3 that is why I asked for assistance from the Toronto guys It always amazes me on how owners present or should I say miss-represented their Vettes. I have seen many Junkers I mean real Junkers here in the Winnipeg area. The nice vettes are selling for a small fortune. So I will try my luck in Toronto I can't believe the number of vettes advertised in the AutoTrader in the Toronto area. In Winnipeg you may see 2 C3’s in our local paper maybe once every 3 months.
Old 07-31-2003, 05:52 PM
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The best way to kill a C3 frame is to drive it in winter, salty conditions. The second best is to store on bare earth.
Old 07-31-2003, 05:53 PM
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Default Re: '68 on ebay- "all it needs..." (vette_net)

Here is what I am reading in the add:

Car will need ALOT and he is trying to say this in a round about way. He appears to have tried something to "prosecute" dead beat bidders. :rolleyes:
His main point is "if you are the highest bidder, I GOTCHA!!!"

The car is in Texas, but I am ashamed to say the seller is in Louisiana. :rolleyes:

IMO at $2500.00, the highest bidder has overpaid.
Old 07-31-2003, 10:58 PM
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all it needs is about 30 grand :lolg:
Old 08-01-2003, 01:33 AM
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all it needs is about 30 grand :lolg:
and a decent burial.
Old 08-01-2003, 01:54 AM
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all it needs is about 30 grand :lolg:

and a decent burial.
and a headstone that says "that's all i need." :rolleyes: :D

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Old 08-01-2003, 08:49 AM
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:U :leaving:
Old 08-01-2003, 09:01 AM
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Default Re: '68 on ebay- "all it needs..." (BlueL36)

(No problem, just don't bid unless you are ready to pay and take the risk of it not being whatever you thought it might be).

Dayum, nuff said IMHO. Poor '68
Old 08-01-2003, 09:07 AM
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Default Re: '68 on ebay- "all it needs..." (BlueL36)

Considering the condition of the car, the son must have lost interest years ago...

That car needs a proper burial. RIP... :sad:


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