Looking for some advice please. I've looked at many C3's from Phoenix to Denver to Portland over the last 6 months. Most in below average, (my opinion), condition so haven't been interested in any till now. I found a 1969 427 Monza red, all original except one repaint. Looks to be well cared for but the owner has only had it 7 years. It was his Father in laws for 7 or 8 years before that. He was told it had some level of NCRS certification but has no documents. Is it possible to find it with a vin#? Where would I look?

He has no build sheet or anything like that either.

 

Beside's carfax is there another source for history of ownership

 

Also, it looks to be a base 427, 390hp, no tilt, no PW, no AC. Undercarriage and interior are very clean. Engine compartment looks all original and also in very good condition.

 

I'm looking for something to hang on to for a while. I've rebuilt and customized a 1971 3/4 ton K20 4x4. But this car is something I would keep original. Is a model like this one desireable to keep original?

 

thanks for any advice for a first time Corvette buyer!

 

Kev 

Any '69 big block is worth keeping, if it's in good condition. With a little research, and some legwork, you should be able to determine how it was originally equipped. If it has an NCRS award, the Judging sheets would also tell how well it scored, and how it was equipped as presented. 

Congrats on the new acquisition, and enjoy it, regardless! 

Best regards,

Ralph Tileston