69 DeLorenzo L88 black convertible

[YenkoYS-199Stinger]

I got to meet and spend some time with Tony at the Yenko Stinger 40th anniversary reunion 2 years ago. What a blast that was. A really fun experience with a great guy.

[68vet427]

hi joe,
do you have pics on a site that i could look at or do you send them out only by request?
i'll tell ya up front i can't afford it, :-(, but i would love to check it out !
thanks
joe

[Stefano]

Wow, there are coupes which have recently sold for more.

Anyone see the Blue Automatic at Russo and Steele which sold for over $400,000.00 all in, this past January?

In my opinion, the 1969 L88 was the ultimate factory racing package made available to the public via an RPO, especially based on the options that you could or could not get with it.

Can anyone link up that cool video, which was put together for the L88 Invasion at Bloomington Gold?

[Canada George]

I don’t think this is the one you’re thinking of, but it’s pretty cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g2u8MtMrcE

BTW, I agree this black roadster of Mr. DeMesy’s is priced quite low compared to what these cars will command in the future. Seems too good to be true! (I’m sure it will quickly find an appreciative new owner.)

Keep in mind, the price of the ’67 L88s have sky-rocketed in the last few years (over $million). This despite the fact that the C3 L88s, with their aerodynamic refinements allow them to out-perform the midyears in MPH performance. It is the ’68-‘69s alone that can attain the 200MPH plateau! It is usually the case that the fastest of the breed will be the most sought-after; the ‘67’s ultra-low production #s (only 20) have allowed this exception to the rule.

IMHO, the greatest potential for investment growth remains with the ’68-’69 L88s; their latent dominance yet unrealized. Under 200 ever produced, their exclusivity and scarcity will withstand any possible declines in the marketplace. Their position as the ultimate Chevy performers of the muscle car era will see their value close in on the present “top dogs” of the collector car market.

These great achievers deserve nothing less.

[olredalert]

------If you watched the videos on vetterons "youtube" find, Joes (Tonys) L88 is the black 69 with the top down. You can also see the L88 Nickey is featuring. All in all roughly about 40 million worth of fiberglass going by (give or take)!!!........Bill S

[SBR]

Stefano, I know the blue coupe that you are referring to. It is an original drivetrain car, but the auto trans seems to hurt its value. It still brought around 425K which was a fair price at the time. As it was mentioned by Vetteron, the 68/9 cars have been undervalued for years and are finally being recognized for what really were, one of the only true race packaged car available from the factory. A cars like Joes with its ownership history is a deal at its price, my 2 cents.

[SIR-VIVOR]

SBR knows a lot about these special cars. He taught me everything I know, and made me buy the L88's I have.No regrets on my purchases.

[JAD]

Thanks everyone for your comments.After reading them I almost want to take it off the market but I have changed direction to the unrestored cars so I have put what I and apparently everyone else thinks is a very fair price on it.I have been bombarded with requests for pictures so here you go.






vintage race photos

1969 in Tony's Backyard ready for the track

Tony Reunited after 37 years

Pictures of the car today

1995 Vette Mag. article

[SBR]

Joe,
I love the vintage pics, very cool!

[68vet427]

joe,
THANKS FOR SHARING THOSES!!!!!!
as SBR said, very cool vintage pictures.
what a great looking vette plus an awesome history !
again, wish i could afford it. :-(
joe