1961 Corvette Project

1961 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Description:

PLEASE NOTE: In emailing me, IF you have nothing but DEROGATORY COMMENTS, Please keep them to yourself! I have heard it all and do not need it! Thank you! (dchughes). ***FOR SALE: 1961 Corvette Convertible "BARN (CARPORT) FIND" Project. Was originally Silver with Red int. factory Dual Quad, two top Car! This Corvette has been sitting SINCE 1978! Will need anything and everything a car needing a FULL RESTORATION may or may not need! I do not know a ton about the car, I just bought it from a friend of mine in the Seattle Wa. area. Here is the little history that I got: My friend in the seattle area found this 1961 Corvette sitting under a open sided car port in the general seattle area, factory hardtop and air cleaner was stolen while owner was at work.Was told that the corvette was needing some repairs and it was parked in the carport in 1978, it sat there until 2016-ish. Anyway, I bought it from my friend around March of this year (2017). Here are a few things I have observed, no front bumpers or front bumper brackets, no grill bar, no jack or jack handle, no spare tire or spare tire board, etc. etc. look closely at the pictures, basicly what you see in the pictures is what you are going to receive. Looks to have only been painted just once, blue now, was SILVER, Mostly black interior (black dyed) was originally RED. The Coves, now white or ivory appear to have been painted a god awful "heavy metalic Gold" at one time (must have been beautiful! not), but there are NO other signs of that anywhere else on the car. Car is not a virgin as it has a ONE PIECE fiberglass frontend on it, probably installed in the mid 1970's. I was told that the short block was replace back early in its life (engine does NOT RUN and will NOT turn over by hand & carbs are locked up. (No you can NOT drive it home!) The short block numbers are : Casting #378287, Date L-28-1 (Dec.28th 1961)(a early small journal 1962 327 V8), Front pad stamped F0104S (F=Flint, 01=Jan, 04=4th, S=1962 327-250HP with a Glide.). Was told all the top end stuff is supposed to original to the car, has double hump fueler heads, and dual quads. I personally have not check the top end numbers but it definately has been on there for a LONG TIME. Like I said before car has been sitting since 1978. When I got the car the hood was not attached and was missing some hardware. I bought a new hood release cable and a pair of hood hinges and installed the hood so it would latch for travel/shipping, no hood support. Has all glass, door windows roll up and down, Windshield is cracked! The frame seams sound, even the rear cross member (they are almost always rusted through in spots) (I took pics of the rear cross member, before I cleaned a area and after I cleaned) frame seams to be very solid! Bolts are scaly and a lot of them will probably need to be cut off or will break off. There is surface rust on almost everything because of the moisture in the air in the seattle area. Top bows seam to be solid, rag is toast. Rag Top HAS NOT BEEN UP SINCE 1978! Old tattered paint on a OLD 1961 mostly complete Corvette Project. I would have loved to seen this car back when it was new, Simply STUNNING! With that all being said, it is STRICLY SOLD "AS-IS" WHERE IS! You are buying this 1961 Corvette knowing that it will need EVERYTHING restored, rebuilt or replaced! Again, this is a PROJECT 1961 Corvette needing a FULL RESTORATION. Please note: This is the FIRST time this Corvette has been advertised for sale! Also the picture/s of the car in the tall grass was taken when I was moving it from my shop to our covered horse hay barn for storage, until it can be picked up by the buyer (new owner). I thought it was a "cool" looking picture/s, thats it. The Corvette has "never" sat in wet or tall grass in the past. Always stored in a covered area that was either paved of gravel. Need to sell, but NOT going to give it away. This Corvette DEFINITELY DESERVES to be Restored! I just have too many Corvette projects going to get this one done. I personally would like to see this Corvette restored back to original, BUT at this point you can go any direction. RETRO-ROD, STOCK, DRIVER, PRO-STREET, N.C.R.S. ??? *** Been a few Retro Rod 61-62 Corvette's sell at Barrett Jackson for $350k-ish in the last few years, so that is HOT right now! (WOW!). PAYMENT- The high winning bidder to pay $3000. dollars NON-refundable deposit (bank wire transfer, or cash if local) within 3 working days of auctions end. And the remainder by (Bank wire transfer or cash if local ) due within 7 working days of auctions end. (or if you wish you can pay in full at the 3 day deposit period). Vehicle & title will be held 5 working days for funds (except cash) to “totally clear” my bank, even bank wire transfers. The vehicle must be paid in full and all funds MUST CLEAR MY BANK (too many scams out there) before the vehicle ever leaves my possession. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Once deposit is received, ALL the State of Oregon (required) needed paper work will be sent to you for your info to be filled out, signed and returned. If you have any questions, please ASK the BEFORE the Auction/Sale has ended.

SHIPPING- High winning bidder is responsible for ALL shipping/transport costs. Vehicle should be picked up within 30 days of auctions end. After 30 days- a $200. per month storage fee will apply. If the vehicle is not picked up within the 30 day period, any and all additional storage fees must be paid in full before the vehicle is picked up. The vehicle is located in Boring/Sandy, Oregon area, zip code 97009. about 25 miles south/east of Portland, Oregon.

This Vehicle is SOLD AS-IS. -Seller provides NO Warranties, NO Guarantees, expressed, written or implied.

Read the text, Please check any and ALL the pictures ASK any and ALL questions before the auction is over. This is NOT A GAME. Do not assume anything, you will save us both a lot of time, money and grief. You will need to agree to these terms and condtions! I have done my best to accurately describe this vehicle. It is UP TO the buyer to come and see the car in person and further inspect the car BEFORE the end of the Auction/Sale. If you have any questions Please ask them BEFORE the auction/sale has ended. Email or call Dave 503-516-6438 cell, MLCORVETTES #DA8256 (and or) 1stSuperior Paintless Dent Removal, Boring, Oregon 97009. I am a very small one man shop that specializes in Sales/Parts/Restorations (1953-1972 Corvettes & Misc. Fiberglass vehicles). Also PDR repairs (metal cars/vehicles). (buy and sell) of 1953 to 1972 Corvettes. With my high Ebay rating, you can bid with confidence.

This vehicle is for sale in our local area and I reserve the right to end this auction early. If you wish to stop by and check it out before the auction is over, please do. "I highly recommend it." This offer ends as of the end of this posted Ebay listing. Thanks for looking!