Photo: eBay seller timmyhackrazor
The Corvette was gradually getting more expensive in the late '60s, and the 1970 model year witnessed a new all-time high. The base coupe could now be had for $5,192, and the more options you added, the higher the price was going.
The convertible remained the most affordable configuration, as the based version carried a $4,849 price tag. However, few people ordered the base convertible without any extra option, so even the tiniest upgrade would have pushed the final price over the $5,000 milestone.
The coupe dominated sales in 1970, with Chevrolet shipping 10,668 units. The convertible accounted for only 38.39% of the 17,316 units produced this year, with the production reaching 6,648 units.
A 1970 convertible landed on eBay earlier this week with a strong desire to survive, albeit its condition makes a complete restoration nearly impossible. Seller timmyhackrazor explains that the car has been sitting since 1989, though it's unclear if it's been sleeping under the clear sky or in a garage.
However, everybody must know that this Corvette ended up abandoned after getting wrecked. We're not getting any specifics, so make sure you ask the seller for more information, as a major crash could mean certain parts are no longer available.
You'll find many "perhaps" on this Corvette, as the car now comes with a 350-horsepower V8, albeit the seller discovered evidence it was born with an L79 under the hood. Perhaps the engine broke down beyond repair, and Chevrolet replaced it with a new engine – the block is stamped with the VIN (194670S408363). It's unknown if the engine starts, but perhaps it's in good shape, as the seller explains that "it was running when it was wrecked."
The Vette is equipped with a 4-speed Muncie and a non-original carburetor.
The seller explains that the car has a Kentucky title but is in the Frankfort archive, so getting an updated title could take time and cost extra. However, buyers interested in buying this Corvette could find a way to get the title with the seller.
The owner is also willing to let the Corvette go without the engine and transmission, so you must contact them with an offer. Otherwise, the full package can be yours for $12,500, which might seem optimistic but provides you with many good parts. That's the seller's promise, as saving this Corvette and returning it to the road would require too much work to justify it during a potential resale.
Meanwhile, the Corvette keeps sleeping in Morgantown, Kentucky, so contact the seller to discuss an in-person inspection. You'll need a trailer to take the Vette home, regardless of the buying option you want (with or without the engine), and there's a good chance this is the last time we see this convertible in one piece.
The coupe dominated sales in 1970, with Chevrolet shipping 10,668 units. The convertible accounted for only 38.39% of the 17,316 units produced this year, with the production reaching 6,648 units.
A 1970 convertible landed on eBay earlier this week with a strong desire to survive, albeit its condition makes a complete restoration nearly impossible. Seller timmyhackrazor explains that the car has been sitting since 1989, though it's unclear if it's been sleeping under the clear sky or in a garage.
However, everybody must know that this Corvette ended up abandoned after getting wrecked. We're not getting any specifics, so make sure you ask the seller for more information, as a major crash could mean certain parts are no longer available.
You'll find many "perhaps" on this Corvette, as the car now comes with a 350-horsepower V8, albeit the seller discovered evidence it was born with an L79 under the hood. Perhaps the engine broke down beyond repair, and Chevrolet replaced it with a new engine – the block is stamped with the VIN (194670S408363). It's unknown if the engine starts, but perhaps it's in good shape, as the seller explains that "it was running when it was wrecked."
The Vette is equipped with a 4-speed Muncie and a non-original carburetor.
The seller explains that the car has a Kentucky title but is in the Frankfort archive, so getting an updated title could take time and cost extra. However, buyers interested in buying this Corvette could find a way to get the title with the seller.
The owner is also willing to let the Corvette go without the engine and transmission, so you must contact them with an offer. Otherwise, the full package can be yours for $12,500, which might seem optimistic but provides you with many good parts. That's the seller's promise, as saving this Corvette and returning it to the road would require too much work to justify it during a potential resale.
Meanwhile, the Corvette keeps sleeping in Morgantown, Kentucky, so contact the seller to discuss an in-person inspection. You'll need a trailer to take the Vette home, regardless of the buying option you want (with or without the engine), and there's a good chance this is the last time we see this convertible in one piece.
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