1970 Corvette Coupe 454 / 390hp 4 speed 89xx miles

[napa68]

Originally Posted by Crush

Just curious, why Mecum and not BAT?
I’m sure where ever it goes it will do awesome Tim!!

I don't know that BaT is the best for a survivor type car. Added to the fact, I KNOW I wouldn't get a reserve I felt was appropriate with BaT. Mecum stepped up with an estimate that shocked me a bit. Added to that, I was pleasantly surprised with a good Saturday lot number. I figured the car would be a Thursday or Friday car at best.

In the worst case scenario, I am happy to bring the car back home if I cannot ring the bell. It's a killer car and almost impossible to replace (can you read some regret in this paragraph?). It would be a great stablemate to the 5 Star Bowtie injected 65 I just bought.

On a side note, the 65 I just spoke of was a BaT auction. It did not perform on BaT. That worked out well for me

[Z282NV]

It's a beautiful Vette and well documented. I will be watching as it crosses the block..... GLWS.

[RPOLS3]

The Mecum photos are great - hope the car knocks it out of the park...........and we're honored to be considered your troublemakers

[napa68]

We are a few weeks removed from MCACN. I have lost the weight that I gained, I caught up on the sleep that I missed, and I'm back at the grind. Tracey and I had a TREMENDOUS time!

We did get our MCACN Gold and the Triple Diamond Award. As many of you know, the car was judged in Vintage Certification as well. In that judging discipline, we achieved a Legend level award. The car missed Time Capsule by .26% in one category

Oh well........on to Mecum!

[duskblue]

super nice car ,good luck

[TimG]

I recognize lots of faces judging your car, Tim. It sure looked good at the show.

[napa68]

I am glad to report, things did not go as planned at Mecum (doesn't that sound conflicted?) While initially, it looked like I really had a good lot number, all of the ".1, .2, etc. lots had me with over 360 cars in front of me. In short, the car hit the block at around 8:30 pm. The heat in the room was decidedly different from an hour previous, to say nothing for the balance of the day. I'm not going to dwell on that......moving on.

The car was delivered this past Friday night. I must say I was impressed how easily the car started (at -5 degrees F). The same cannot be said for the tailgate on the transporter. I was lucky to get the friggin car off of there.

So you ask, now what? As I mentioned, I am VERY happy to get the car back. I am starting to get ready for the next stage of judging in the NCRS realm. That being what is called a "Performance Verification" Below, is a link to see what that involves.....
https://www.ncrs.org/services/judgin...hp#Performance

https://www.ncrs.org/njc/PV_Sheets/6...g%20Sheets.pdf

If all goes well, the car would then get judged again at an NCRS National event (again), in order to get it's Duntov Award. If things would go to plan, I could also get the 5th Bowtie Star at the same event.

Now if I could only find that damn fuel pump???

[Big Block Bill]

Originally Posted by napa68

I am glad to report, things did not go as planned at Mecum (doesn't that sound conflicted?) While initially, it looked like I really had a good lot number, all of the ".1, .2, etc. lots had me with over 360 cars in front of me. In short, the car hit the block at around 8:30 pm. The heat in the room was decidedly different from an hour previous, to say nothing for the balance of the day. I'm not going to dwell on that......moving on.

The car was delivered this past Friday night. I must say I was impressed how easily the car started (at -5 degrees F). The same cannot be said for the tailgate on the transporter. I was lucky to get the friggin car off of there.

So you ask, now what? As I mentioned, I am VERY happy to get the car back. I am starting to get ready for the next stage of judging in the NCRS realm. That being what is called a "Performance Verification" Below, is a link to see what that involves.....
https://www.ncrs.org/services/judgin...hp#Performance

https://www.ncrs.org/njc/PV_Sheets/6...g%20Sheets.pdf

If all goes well, the car would then get judged again at an NCRS National event (again), in order to get it's Duntov Award. If things would go to plan, I could also get the 5th Bowtie Star at the same event.

Now if I could only find that damn fuel pump???

Tim,

Corvettes like yours sell best to a TRUE "Corvette Guy" who understands what he's buying, not some guy who is liquored up at 8:30 on a Friday night trying to impress his "Niece" he has on his shoulder (I have seen this way to many times at auctions). This car is one of a hand full of cars that can make the claims your Corvette can, so it going to go to someone who will be it's next caretaker that understands it's pedigree is paramount. I applaud you for going for the 5th Star, I wish I did the Bowtie judging with my Founding Benchmark 1967 Lynndale Roadster I sold to Tom O'Grady but I had to leave some "Meat on the Bone" for him. Good luck to you Sir, it is a SPECIAL Corvette and deserves what you are doing for All of the Corvette hobby to see. Bill

[Steve Shauger]

Originally Posted by Big Block Bill

Tim,

Corvettes like yours sell best to a TRUE "Corvette Guy" who understands what he's buying, not some guy who is liquored up at 8:30 on a Friday night trying to impress his "Niece" he has on his shoulder (I have seen this way to many time s at auctions). This car is one of a hand full of cars that can make the claims Your's can so it going to go to someone who understand it's pedigree. I applaud you for going for the 5th Star, I wish I did the Bowtie judging with my Founding Benchmark 1967 Lynndale Roadster I sold to Tom O'Grady but I had to leave some "Meat on the Bone" for him. Good luck you Sir, it is a SPECIAL Corvette and deserves what you are doing for All of the Corvette hobby to see. Bill

Very well said Bill. Tim makes every car he touches better, and a true passionate enthusiast, and asset to the hobby.

[dykstra]

Good for you Tim!!!