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Posted: 5/20/2022 10:46:10 AM EDT
It’ll be available tomorrow at the Mecum auction. Sorry, but no a/c? C’mon man.
Our feature 1969 Chevy Corvette L88 is an unrestored convertible finished in its factory original Can Am White over a black vinyl interior. It has been driven just 6,457 miles from new, and was once owned by the late Chip Miller, co-founder of Corvettes at Carlisle. The Chevy Corvette L88 was intended to be a competition car rather than daily transportation. Produced in limited numbers for the 1967, 1968, and 1969 model years, the L88’s 427 cubic-inch Big Block came with four-bolt mains, forged internals, 12.5:1 compression, a radical solid lifter cam, Holley 850-cfm carb, transistorized ignition, and an aluminum intake. The result was a Corvette Chevy underrated at 430 horsepower, but with a bit of tuning and header, could easily see 550 to 600 ponies. The Corvette L88 option required a number of corresponding options. Heavy-duty power brakes, F41 Special Front and Rear suspension, and a Positraction rear differential were all mandatory. The L88 could only be had with the Muncie M22 “Rock Crusher” four-speed manual in 1967, but was available with the Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic in 1968 and 1969. Checking the L88 box meant you could not have air conditioning, radio, power steering or electric windows. Mecum auction 
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Posted: 5/20/2022 10:50:10 AM EDT
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Yeah, you couldn't get an L88 with A/C. Hell, they didn't like to run with mufflers, or pump gas. ??
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Posted: 5/20/2022 10:51:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, you couldn't get an L88 with A/C. Hell, they didn't like to run with mufflers, or pump gas. ?? I couldn’t imagine trying to get it to hook up with those skinnies either. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:13:45 AM EDT
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The white looks surprisingly crappy. I’ll have to get it wrapped.
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:21:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The white looks surprisingly crappy. I'll have to get it wrapped.  |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:24:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Yeah, you couldn't get an L88 with A/C. Hell, they didn't like to run with mufflers, or pump gas. ?? |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:27:17 AM EDT
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Anyone have an idea of final price? We talking 100K or 1MM?
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:44:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone have an idea of final price? We talking 100K or 1MM? Quote HistoryQuoted: Anyone have an idea of final price? We talking 100K or 1MM? Since it’s a ‘69 instead of a ‘68, I’m going with a gavel price of $475k. The white looks surprisingly crappy. I’ll have to get it wrapped. And put some Cragers on it along with a vintage 8-track. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:47:23 AM EDT
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Wrap it in radar-absorbing material.
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:51:51 AM EDT
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What would my old Mustang sell for?
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Posted: 5/20/2022 11:55:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The white looks surprisingly crappy. I’ll have to get it wrapped. Murdered out or orange foil like they do Lambos? |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:03:16 PM EDT
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Ahhh, memories. Had a 69 427 Roadster, 4 speed. Separately, I dropped a Chevy Big Block bored .60 over with 12:1 compression and all the other associated goodies in a 69 442 convertible 4 speed and installed a straight gate shifter. That required octane booster with 96 gas or avgas. Not surprisingly, never could pass emissions inspections where I lived. Thanks for posting.
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:11:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What would my old Mustang sell for? http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag296/LurchAddam/dd_1_zpsio72ogtu.jpghttp://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag296/LurchAddam/1a_1_zps2l7m5jco.jpg depends how many fruits show up |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:12:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:13:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ahhh, memories. Had a 69 427 Roadster, 4 speed. Separately, I dropped a Chevy Big Block bored .60 over with 12:1 compression and all the other associated goodies in a 69 442 convertible 4 speed and installed a straight gate shifter. That required octane booster with 96 gas or avgas. Not surprisingly, never could pass emissions inspections where I lived. Thanks for posting. Quote HistoryQuoted: Ahhh, memories. Had a 69 427 Roadster, 4 speed. Separately, I dropped a Chevy Big Block bored .60 over with 12:1 compression and all the other associated goodies in a 69 442 convertible 4 speed and installed a straight gate shifter. That required octane booster with 96 gas or avgas. Not surprisingly, never could pass emissions inspections where I lived. Thanks for posting. A family I knew in Tampa had over 200 (or 400, I can’t remember) Classic Olds. Bob offered me an original, unmolested ‘70 W-30 for $3500. I didn’t have the money. I think about it often. What would my old Mustang sell for? I would guess $Tree-fity. My Uncle had one of those. It was pretty cool as a kid to ride in it. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:15:16 PM EDT
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I'll play since I'm Into this kind of thing.
Let's not forget the Red/Red 67 at barrett for north of 3.5 million a few years ago. Anyway, I'd put this one at 650+ It's original and someone wants it. 475 would be nice too. Does it have a reserve? |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:19:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll play since I'm Into this kind of thing. Let's not forget the Red/Red 67 at barrett for north of 3.5 million a few years ago. Anyway, I'd put this one at 650+ It's original and someone wants it. 475 would be nice too. Does it have a reserve? I looked around. One sold for $610k in 2021. Unrestored. Black in color. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:37:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll play since I'm Into this kind of thing. Let's not forget the Red/Red 67 at barrett for north of 3.5 million a few years ago. Anyway, I'd put this one at 650+ It's original and someone wants it. 475 would be nice too. Does it have a reserve? Yea, I’m guessing I way underbid on this. Mecum is guesstimating $900k-1.1MM. My all time fantasy car is available. An original ‘71 Hemi Cuda.  [/url][/img] |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:47:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yea, I’m guessing I way underbid on this. Mecum is guesstimating $900k-1.1MM. My all time fantasy car is available. An original ‘71 Hemi Cuda. https://i.postimg.cc/MpjxxNWG/59-B7-B90-E-2342-4-B58-B1-C6-1-A249-F02-C676.jpg[/url][/url] Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'll play since I'm Into this kind of thing. Let's not forget the Red/Red 67 at barrett for north of 3.5 million a few years ago. Anyway, I'd put this one at 650+ It's original and someone wants it. 475 would be nice too. Does it have a reserve? Yea, I’m guessing I way underbid on this. Mecum is guesstimating $900k-1.1MM. My all time fantasy car is available. An original ‘71 Hemi Cuda. https://i.postimg.cc/MpjxxNWG/59-B7-B90-E-2342-4-B58-B1-C6-1-A249-F02-C676.jpg[/url][/url] Nice! I'd love to have a '69 Charger500 Hemi. I'm crazy about a '68-'69 Hemi RoadRunner too. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 12:54:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The white looks surprisingly crappy. I’ll have to get it wrapped. I got you fam.  
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Posted: 5/20/2022 1:01:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I couldn’t imagine trying to get it to hook up with those skinnies either.  Mid 9 Second L88 Corvette on Stock Tires!! FAST Racing Series Event at NMCA In Norwalk Ohio Part 2 |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 1:08:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The white looks surprisingly crappy. I’ll have to get it wrapped. I got you fam. https://live.staticflickr.com/1843/44759819911_05e5372d4b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/1852/30889439498_3ee0d22c41_b.jpg Oh great, now some Boomer is going to have a stroke. 
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Posted: 5/20/2022 1:16:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I couldn't imagine trying to get it to hook up with those skinnies either.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkqNHcWYqvA |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 1:19:32 PM EDT
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Fact: 87% of White Supremacists prefer the L88 option.
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Posted: 5/20/2022 1:20:13 PM EDT
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For the money I would rather have both a SuperPeformance GT40 and SuperPerformance Daytona Coupe.
Throw something like a 5.2 aluminator in the GT40 and a SBF 427 in the Daytona. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:01:59 PM EDT
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Built a lot of copies of the L-88, my all time favorite GM engine...Love the 427....
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:13:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNow my brz can run on pump gas with 13.5-1 compression |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:19:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Built a lot of copies of the L-88, my all time favorite GM engine...Love the 427.... Sounds like interesting work. How does one go about replicating an L88 engine? |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:24:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I couldn’t imagine trying to get it to hook up with those skinnies either. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Yeah, you couldn't get an L88 with A/C. Hell, they didn't like to run with mufflers, or pump gas. ?? I couldn’t imagine trying to get it to hook up with those skinnies either. You might be surprised what's possible with today's technology...  Stock Appearing Corvette Runs 9.37 146 On Stock Tires! Find Out How! FAST Races Record Holding L88 ETA: Beat like a teenager's dick. 
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:29:35 PM EDT
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'69 was my favorite year in the Vette. Beautiful lines.
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:32:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like interesting work. How does one go about replicating an L88 engine? Not hard, we used to take 454's, change the crank out for either the 375 hp 396 crank or the 427 crank, 427 pistons and your favorite heads and cam..early years I used a copy of the factory cam, but made with hydraulic lifters for street use, later engines with a hydraulic roller cam...heads, any of the good dart/brodex street square ports would out perform the factory heads by a bunch.. the rest is the vette pan, intake and carb...later ones I used holleys projection on...The 67-68 427 heads were closed chamber, the 69's were open chambered, you want open chambered, closed chamber heads way to easy to get into detonation.......If you wanted true numbers matching, it could be done ..but the heads were a real bear to find, and they were expensive.. Everything else wasn't to hard to find...And I didn't care for the heads because the aftermarket heads were better in every metric...
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:35:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryA prepped track helps, but mid 1.5 60’ is impressive. I wouldn’t have thought that was possible. Thanks for the video. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:37:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The white looks surprisingly crappy. I’ll have to get it wrapped. And add on AC, power steering and power windows. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:44:09 PM EDT
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My dad has a 67 Corvette Stingray that he's been thinking about selling so he can buy a more modern Corvette. He never drives his and he thinks he would drive it more if it were a bit more comfortable.
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:50:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI'm embarrassed for you. |
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Posted: 5/20/2022 2:56:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's cool and all, but those are modern tires made to look like the old ones. They're still not particularly wide, but a prepped tire built with 50 year newer compounds and technology is going to be massively better than the older ones. NMCA guys do amazing stuff on stock sized tires |
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Posted: 5/21/2022 1:52:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The white looks surprisingly crappy. I’ll have to get it wrapped. I got you fam. https://live.staticflickr.com/1843/44759819911_05e5372d4b_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/1852/30889439498_3ee0d22c41_b.jpg Now yer Talkin!  Showing some butthole on the hood there? 
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Posted: 5/21/2022 5:37:14 PM EDT
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The ‘69 L88 Corvette gaveled at $700k..
The ‘69 Hemi Daytona sold for $1.32MM. |
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Posted: 5/21/2022 10:55:34 PM EDT
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MANNNN! I will say I'm good. I said 650+ which the plus is good for 100k at that number.
No sale at 700. Two theories here. 1 he had more than that in it. Although I can't believe I've never heard of this car, nor of it ever being for sale. 2 greed. Someone told him it's a million dollar car and he wouldn't take less. I think he should have lifted reserve at 700k. I've seen cars jump a bunch after that because they know it's a possibility they could own it. |
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