Every car has a story to tell, but sometimes that story remains a mystery to everyone except those closest to it.
That’s certainly the case with this 1966 Corvette coupe that’s been with the same owner for 55 years, who bought it for $3,500 back in March 1968, trading in a two-door 1965 Oldsmobile.
We don’t know why this vintage Sting Ray was eventually parked some 48 years ago, apparently in Northern California, but we do know that it’s attracting a lot of interest on eBay right now.
That could be because it still has the original L36 427/390 big-block engine still under the hood. Unfortunately, the seller points out that the engine doesn’t turn and has not been started in decades, apparently since the car’s last registration in 1977. That means the engine will require a rebuild, but the end results could be well worth it with a value that could head into six figures.
Of course, it’ll require a lot of dollars and hard work to get the car there, making it critical for the new owner not to overpay at this stage of the game. Right now, 37 bids have already climbed to $35,100, and with a week left in the auction, that number is likely to keep on climbing.
The new owner will have much more to focus their attention on, besides the engine and four-speed manual transmission, as the car will also require some attention underneath with the frame and front cross-member suffering from rust damage, based on the listing photos.
Likewise, the body and paint need work, too, and the interior has a long way to go, too.
In the end, though, it would be a shame if this long-ignored Sting Ray doesn’t wind up on the road again, cranking out quarter-mile times of 13.7 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph just like in the old days. What would you be willing to pay for this Corvette, knowing that your initial investment is likely a drop in the bucket compared to the final total?
Source:
eBay Motors via barnfinds.com
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Best part of that unloved mutt is the wheels.
Looking just at the photos this Vette will need a total frame off rebuild and replacement of many parts! I did a 68 Vette frame off 40 years ago by myself and I only needed a few replacement parts including a new frame which back then cost me less then$1000! Including an engine and trans rebuild and our interior was fine and I repainted the car myself the costs where around $6000. This Vette for sale is going to cost many thousands of dollars even if one does everything themselves! The amount of money that is being bid on this is way to high in my opinion!
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