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1067D..1969 Corvette Coupe known as "automatically yours", L-88 (560 hp), turbo-hydramatic, numbers match. Riverside Gold paint with Black interior. Body-off restored by internationally famous Naber's Brothers of Houston, Texas in show condition. These type restorations normally cost between $150,000.00 to $200,000.00. Bloomington Gold certified with a score of 99.5% and a recent regional NCRS certification September 2010!!! Invited for special exhibit at The Gilmore Car Museum aka "North America's Largest Auto Museum" in Hickory Corners, Michigan, entitled: Greatest Generations - Corvette - Evolution of America's Sports Car which opened April 1st, 2021 and ran through March 2023. A purpose built car and one of a total production of 216 L-88's built in years 1967 through 1969 and one of only 17 automatic L-88's ever produced. This car was also owned by businessman and philanthropist John Moores of the San Diego Padres and was donated, along with 26 exceptional automobiles which included thirteen 1953 Corvettes as well as CERV II and two Ferrari Nart Spyders, to the Scripps Research Institute to benefit the Institute for Childhood and Neglected Diseases and was sold by the Scripps Institute several years ago at the Christie's auction at La Jolla, California (Torre Pines). It is well known that much of the paperwork, history, and factory documentation (window sticker) that was possessed by Mr. Moores either was misplaced or lost during either his ownership or that of the Scripps Institute. Other past owners include John Leonard of Georgia and Ken Heckart from Pennsylvania. Radio delete car optioned with aluminum heads, power brakes, headrests, shoulder harness, transistorized ignition, 3.70 posi, F-41 special heavy duty suspension, J-56 heavy duty brakes, SS brakes, A.I.R., tinted glass, rallys, F-70x15" red stripe tires. Most all factory correct type components including the spare, jack, jack tools, T-Top bags, F-41 shocks, seat belts, washer system, smog system, shifter, air cleaner, owners manual, sales brochure, and T-3 headlights. Documented with the Bloomington Gold and NCRS judging sheets and owner history with recent email and period race photos from Bard Chevrolet's service manager who drag raced this car when new. "Automatically Yours" was sold and used as a drag car by its first owner, Bard Chevrolet. Production date of December 11th, 1968 and delivered new by Bard Chevrolet in Newburgh, NY (dealer code 47 in zone 2) per the official NCRS/GM Shipping Data Records (SDR). This very rare Corvette Stingray L-88 is one of the most sought after models of American high performance sports cars ever produced. Click here to read email and view his old race photos. Fun Facts: 1967 to 1969 total Corvette production = 90,268 units of which only 216 L88’s were produced (0.24 percent) – Rare indeed and this is one of those precious few!! Looks, runs, and drives excellent. CC:+1 email: terry@proteamcorvette.com Consigned to Mecum Indy Collector Car Auction • May 16th - May 18th, 2024
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