Vehicle Description
Just a cool old Corvette! The seller inherited this car from a very
good friend of his upon his passing in 2008. He had been friends
with the owner since the early 1970's. The friend bought the car
locally here in Concord in 1967. There is a great deal of notes and
receipts concerning the car going back to 1970 and registration
information back to 1967. Luckily, the longtime owner had a habit
of noting nearly everything he did to the car including dates and
miles.
The car had the flares put on and the paint done in the late
1970's. The owner had the foresight to keep the pieces of
fiberglass that were removed during that process that look to still
have original Nassau blue paint on them. The paint on the car is
old and tired but perfect if you want the barn find look. The car
has both tops. Soft top looks to be original and has a very cloudy
and cracked rear window. Hardtop is in good shape. Doors open and
close fine and the windows roll up and down. All glass is good.
Blue interior appears to have been done in the early 1980's and is
exhibiting wear in places most notably the bottom of the drivers
seat. All gauges work except the oil pressure gauge which reads
high. Original AM/FM radio still turns on but the power antenna is
missing.
The engine was changed out with what appears to be(according to the
notes and receipts) an LT1 in 1974. The engine was bought new in
pieces from Fitzpatrick Chevrolet here in Concord and assembled by
a local machine shop. The original 4 speed transmission was swapped
out for a Super T10 4 speed. The car starts and runs good but could
benefit from tuneup as it has a slight hesitation at mid
throttle.
The wheels were put on when the flares were in the late 1970's.
Tires are recent as is a master cylinder rebuild, thermostat and
aluminum radiator. I had the car checked out by a Corvette
specialist and these are his observations: The Corvette has all
original body panels with original bonding strips and glue, The
frame is a cherry original with no rust or repairs, the rear is a
newer style with larger diameter half-shafts, excellent car with a
very easy to repair body (flares).� The car goes down the freeway
fine and is a blast to drive. Currently registered with a clean
California title. Fast car!
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