Yard find 70 LT1
 

Hi guys, recently got a lead on a 70 LT1 Corvette t top. Car has been sitting for about 25 years in Northern California back yard under a tarp. Appears the block is wrong. Not sure if the tank sheet is there yet. Going to look at the car tomorrow. Carb and intake are present. I know it’s a bit of a shot in the dark but any clue on what the value of it would be given the wrong motor and needing a restoration....

Thanks in advance.
Mark

10k ?

I agree with Charley. The only saving grace would be a tank sticker.

Have you looked over the body vary carefully? Check for delamination. I think Charlie and are about 3000 TO HIGH. Sorry and that's IF there is no delamination.

Check for rust on frame in front of back wheels and bird cage ...

Seems to me that without the original engine, it's more or less relegated to the level of a regular '70 Corvette. That said, without that motor, and essentially needing a complete resto where you'd probably way over the value, I would say around $8K if it's not too bad. I'm a big C3 fan and have been watching the values for a while. Slowly creeping up.

If it still has all the transistor ignition parts that would be a huge plus. That stuff might be worth $2K alone. I had a 70 LT1 roadster. Love these cars. The NCRS National event this July is featuring the 70 model years. Would be neat to have a new yard find on display.


Keep us updated after your visit.

----Along with other stuff to check, look right behind the headlights at the band in front of the hood. If you see any round lumps the whole header that the headlights attach to has to be removed, cleaned and replaced. Not an easy job. The reason is the aluminum rivets that keep two pieces together. They corrode and swell and they will keep doing it after block sanding and a new paint job!......Bill S

I know this is a 1971, but it may help gauge price:

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=158761

Jason

Dave and I sold our former '72 LT1 NOM but a beautiful tank sheet for about $9k a handful for years ago. It was a white/saddle no option coupe with 1/2 stripped paint needing restoration. Unrestored but not a survivor. We watch these cars carefully... $10k seems about all the $.

Dan