Google StreetView uncovers split-window Corvette "barn find"
This is no way to treat a 1963 Corvette split-window coupe. Found in Washington by one of Google StreetView's drones, there's actually no barn to this barn find, just a car left sitting in the gray mist that folks in the Pacific Northwest call "weather."
This Corvette had a 12-year shelf life, and then according to the owner, it's "been veggin' on the spot since '75." If you are interested, it's one of the fuel injected models and comes with an extra engine and other parts. Of course, if it's been sitting there for 34 years, it could fall to pieces when you try to move it... and you'll probably find more than a few dead (or perturbed) animals lurking thereabouts. But that wouldn't stop you, would it? Check out the gallery below of this forlorn '63 Vette.
Gallery: Abandoned 1963 Corvette
[Source: Corvette Blogger]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Brian 5:37PM (2/25/2009)
Love the snow tires
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KeatMP 5:39PM (2/25/2009)
I don't understand how people can do this to a car like that.
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That One Person 6:27PM (2/25/2009)
While not having the same "status" as this car, a guy I work with has a 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback sitting in his garage.
I offered him some money for it but he refused then he found out how much some of them go for.
jcar302 8:27PM (2/25/2009)
I don't think it was always the way it is today, where everyone wants to be a collector. It's different now, where everyone think all these new cars are going to be future classics. The thing is, they aren't going to be. What makes the old cars worth alot is exacly what you see in the picture, people didn't look at the future value, so the cars got ruined. There is a demand and no supply, so values are high.
In 30 years, there will be the same 8000 08 shelby mustangs, most in mint condition sitting in garages. So there will be plenty of supply to handle the demand, and they will be worth far less than their original purchasing price.
He probably, bought it, drove it, when it got old instead of selling it, he parked in under a tree and left it there.
Enok 5:41PM (2/25/2009)
Two thoughts:
1. Dude never turned in his license plates?
2. Maybe this is actually a retro Corvette concept car disguised as scrap iron?
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Farris 5:54PM (2/25/2009)
Here in WA, you don't have to turn in your plates, at least not that I'm aware of. Do you have to turn in plates in other states?
samgross144 6:10PM (2/25/2009)
In most states, the plate with the registration stickers (rear plate) has to go back to the DMV. The front (number-only) plate you can keep.
aj121489 6:55PM (2/25/2009)
I don't think we have to in FL. I haven't been driving long enough to get a new plate lol
Skipper 8:03PM (2/25/2009)
Same in CA, I don’t think you have to turn in your plates. We also don’t get paper plate or have to have inspections. Just smog checks. Also, it's not a big deal to see a car here without plates because you assume it was recently bought.
Serge K. 9:27PM (2/25/2009)
Not in PA. I still have my first car's plate somewhere.
Brent 11:03PM (2/25/2009)
I never heard of turning plates in.
jim 11:06AM (2/26/2009)
Nor in NH, MN and MO where I've lived, but in MA you need to turn them in.
Jared 11:16PM (2/26/2009)
havn't had to return plates in GA, SC, and FL so far...
Scot 5:42PM (2/25/2009)
Its really the AutoBot named "MarketingTRON"
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Mobius_1 5:44PM (2/25/2009)
My heart bleeds... :(
Let's hope someone sorts this out and make it beautiful once again. :)
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PumaGTO 5:47PM (2/25/2009)
I give 5 days until someone buys. Finding this kind of car is like treasure hunting. Sure it´s not like the Buggatti found some time ago, but it still a classic. She'll find an owner to love her, I'm sure.
havoc 6:14PM (2/25/2009)
i would guess either it's gone already, or is/will be on ebay.
split windows are SO sweet
Mobius_1 6:17PM (2/25/2009)
"Sure it´s not like the Bugatti"
Yep, ordinary human beings might be able to afford it. :)
markjborden 5:57PM (2/25/2009)
Six tail lights. weird
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Dustin 5:58PM (2/25/2009)
Not digging the extra taillights. Not to mention it will hurt the value.
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