1960 Corvette Black Plate California Car Survivor Barn Find **NO RESERVE**

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** NO RESERVE **

1960 Corvette Survivor Barn Find Black Plate California Car

This is my 1960 Corvette. It is a remarkably complete and solid car. I purchased it years ago with the intention of restoring it. At this point it appears that I am not going to get around to it so I have decided to let it go. I am a car guy but I am by no means a Corvette expert. Here is what I can tell you:

• Extremely solid and complete California black plate car - last registration appears to be 1984
• The engine does not appear to be original to the car. I ran the block casting number (3858174) and it looks like it is a 327 possibly from a mid-60s Corvette. It has an "F" in the numbers on the stamp pad which I understand to mean that it is a "Flint" block. All of this is based on information found on the web so take it for what it's worth.
• There are what look like speedometer-type cables that run up the inner fenders on both sides that aren't currently hooked up to anything. Anybody know what they are? I wondered if there were any "tells" that would indicate if it was originally a fuel injected car.
• 3-speed manual transmission
• California black plates, bumperettes, 7-fin Corvette valve covers, and 4 hubcaps were in the trunk when I purchased the car (and are still present)
• I have a 1984 registration document that indicates the included black plates are original to the car.
• The hubcaps are remarkably nice. I only saw some curb rash on one of them.
• It appears the engine, parts of the interior, and the wheels were all painted a matching blue at some point in the cars life.
• It has a sweet metalflake steering wheel (haha). It did not come with the original steering wheel.
• It has always been garaged since I've owned it and I was told it sat in a garage in California since the mid-80s before I purchased it
• I have never tried to start it and I don't know if the engine turns over or not.
• The brakes don't work although the e-brake does seem to.
• I have not tried to take the top off. I don't know if it also has the convertible top or not. If I can find someone to help me I will try to take the hardtop off and see if the convertible top is present or not.
• The chrome is in extremely good condition. I polished up one of the rear bumpers a little and was shocked at how nice it came up. I noticed that there is minor pitting on some of the chrome in the front and elsewhere.
• The stainless is also remarkably nice with some pieces damaged or missing on the passenger side as visible in the photos.
• The bottom of the cars is ultra-solid. This car would be stunning restored. It's so much better to start with a solid car like this than one from a climate where all the metal would be pitted.
• There is some minor damage to the body - please see the photos
• Someone cut open the fake vents / scoops on either side of the grill
• Someone welded cut-outs into the exhaust system

I have thought a lot about how to conduct this auction. Here is my plan:

• There is NO RESERVE
• There is NO BUY-IT-NOW
• My lowest price is the best bid
• My intent is to let the auction run its course
• Please don't ask about these items - it will save us both time.

I've found that the messages and texts with questions that I've received on a car like this on ebay can be overwhelming. I'm trying to keep everything simple and hassle free for everyone but still get everyone's questions answered. Thanks in advance for reading this listing before firing off a question

I am very busy but I will do my best to answer your questions.Please message or text with questions or requests for photos of specific areas: (270) 791-3210.I can also try to email photos if you want to text me your email address.Please mention the Corvette if you text.

Thanks for your interest.

$500 deposit required within 24 hours. Wire transfer preferred for balance. Please call to pre-arrange any other payment methods. I must have collected funds prior to pick-up or transport.