1967 Corvette L71 435 Roadster -BG BENCHMARK CAR - Page 2

**olredalert** · #11 10-15-2008, 07:41 PM

-----Colin,,,I do have a couple of pics and have put my hands on one. Ill find the second which is a bit better. Send me your address as my scanner is no longer functioning, and Ill snail em to you. I have a couple of other pics you may like that Ill include to make up for the quality of the Griffith pic which was taken in 1969/70. You will recognize the people........Bill S

1railman · #12 10-31-2008, 01:44 PM

There is a post on Corvette forum, someone wants a car of this caliber.

**csx289** · #13 10-31-2008, 04:54 PM

Hi Railman,

Would you mind posting or emailing a link to the Corvette forum you mention? I am not familiar with it. So many forums, so little time

Thanks!
Colin

68 Vert · #14 10-31-2008, 05:48 PM

Link to Corvette forum want ad Linky

Mike

**TimG** · #15 10-31-2008, 05:55 PM

I've seen this car a number of times and I'm very familiar with Benchmark type Corvettes. It's an amazing car with nice options and colors. I love it.

1railman · #16 11-01-2008, 01:00 AM

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Hi Railman,

Would you mind posting or emailing a link to the Corvette forum you mention? I am not familiar with it. So many forums, so little time

Looks like 68Vert got you fixed up.

Person who posted original ad looks as though he's for real.

1railman · #17 11-01-2008, 01:03 AM

I LOVE this car as well. If I were serious buyer I would be bringing this car to PA.

Les Quam · #18 11-04-2008, 01:10 AM

I am trying to learn more about the Benchmark award. Is it common for a Vette to be awarded a Benchmark award with reproduction tires which is what appears to be on this incredible Vette? Its a big deal in Ford world I was wondering how the Vette guys handle it? I always thought the MCA requirement of date code correct tires for a Thoroughbred gold was unrealistic and virtually rendered a car to be like furniture. I think for a Benchmark the cars have to be able to drive 40 miles so date code correct tires might be a problem? Just curious.

**csx289** · #19 11-04-2008, 01:23 AM

Real simple- the car has to pass Gold Certification yet be unrestored to Benchmark. That means paint, interior, chassis, trim, engine compartment all have to be 96% or better of "typical factory production and appearance," but, again in the case of a Benchmark car there has to be no restoration. There is no stipulation as to original or repop tires, you can pass Gold Certification with repop tires. The BG website will have the judging criteria.

Hope this helps.

**napa68** · #20 11-04-2008, 01:36 AM

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I am trying to learn more about the Benchmark award. Is it common for a Vette to be awarded a Benchmark award with reproduction tires which is what appears to be on this incredible Vette? Its a big deal in Ford world I was wondering how the Vette guys handle it? I always thought the MCA requirement of date code correct tires for a Thoroughbred gold was unrealistic and virtually rendered a car to be like furniture. I think for a Benchmark the cars have to be able to drive 40 miles so date code correct tires might be a problem? Just curious.

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You are correct about the 40 mile test. The BG Gold / Benchmark to my knowledge does not condem reproduction tires provided they are correct in size, manufacturer,construction, etc.. The reoccuring theme for the car is as produced, no better.....no worse. I'm sure someone else will chime in. If you would like to see the poster child for BG Benchmark, take a look at Colin's car.
If you would like to learn more about the standards for Benchmark, I would suggest viewing a set of the judging sheets and discussing the subject with a BG judge. Unfortunately, the standards for BG judging are not readily published compared to NCRS. Hope this helps
Tim