Mecum auction: 68 L88 sells for 800K!
 

A new world record for a non raced 68/69 L88 Corvette, amazing. It's nice to see that these cars are getting the respect that they deserve.

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The sandal wearing seller should be very happy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Dan

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Steve - original motor?

Thanks,
Dan

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Wow! L88's were killers! Never really got the respect that the COPO Camaros and LS6's got.

Re: Mecum auction: 68 L88 sells for 800K!
 

Topped the 69 Boss 429 Stang' -- it brought $550K

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Steve - original motor?

Thanks,
Dan</div></div>
Dan, yes the car had it's original motor with nice original paperwork too. Great car.

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How come I cant find these guys?? Amazing!! I remember I couldnt give this car away for $600K back in the day!!!

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Link:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=CA0813-161581

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Steve,

Is that the car that was behind you at MCACN back in 2011?

Best,
Dave

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Dave,
That was not the same car.
Steve

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Impressive money for the Jan Brady of L88 'Vettes!

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----My thoughts exactly, Mark!!! Would have been more believeable for an open chamber 69. Great price though on a good car.
----By the way,,,Jack is coming in to Marine city this weekend. Let the games begin!!!!!!!.....Bill S

Re: Mecum auction: 68 L88 sells for 800K!
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markjohnson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Impressive money for the Jan Brady of L88 'Vettes! </div></div>

I think once you get into a)Tuxedo black, b)L88 and c) roadster, the '68 versus '69 thing goes out the window.

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A 69 is more desirable but since this car is the only black convertible of any of the three years that L88s were made to have its original engine, I think that both buyer and seller should be happy.