1967 VIN Number and Trim Tag

[Frank C.]

Hi,

I am from NJ, but I am in Sarasota Florida on business and will be looking at two 1967 Corvettes for sales there (I have never owned a mid-year). If I like either of these cars, I would like to have a NCRS judge, or a highly knowledgeable mid year corvette person, to look at the numbers on the engine block to make sure it's the original engine (not a re-stamp) and at the trim tag to make sure it's original and has not been replaced and re-riveted. I am willing to pay for this service. Is there anyone who can help me out on Friday (9/17) or Saturday (9/18)? Please provide your phone number if you can. I would really appreciate it.

[Scott S.]

Re: 1967 VIN Number and Trim Tag

Hi,

I am from NJ, but I am in Sarasota Florida on business and will be looking at two 1967 Corvettes for sales there (I have never owned a mid-year). If I like either of these cars, I would like to have a NCRS judge, or a highly knowledgeable mid year corvette person, to look at the numbers on the engine block to make sure it's the original engine (not a re-stamp) and at the trim tag to make sure it's original and has not been replaced and re-riveted. I am willing to pay for this service. Is there anyone who can help me out on Friday (9/17) or Saturday (9/18)? Please provide your phone number if you can. I would really appreciate it.

Hi Frank,

There is a list with all of the local NCRS Chapters here:

https://www.ncrs.org/contact.php

Here is the contact info for the NCRS Florida chapter:

Florida Chapter
Ed Augustine - Chairman
10462 Lake Minneola Shores
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: 352-394-6547
E-mail: augustineed@msn.com
Web: www.NCRSFL.org

You might give them a call to see if anyone is available (or if they recommend anyone) for the dates you will be there. Also, Dick Whittington is the Region IV Director, which includes Florida:

Region IV:
Dick Whittington dickwhittington4@aol.com
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky


Good luck,

Scott

[James G.]

Re: 1967 VIN Number and Trim Tag

Al Grenning is the pro. A good high meg photo of the trim , and vin tag, and engine pad, emailed to Al may work as well. His email is ALGRENNING@aol.com and his phone is (315) 942-2352. He lives in upstate New York eastern time zone.

Take your time. Look at the car on a service rack ......drive the car........then pick the pepper out of the mashed potatoes.

There is a lot more to a vintage Corvette then "matching numbers". Factory and dealer paperwork (GENUINE ORIGINAL), and ownership history is the best Provenance along with ownership history.

[Steve B.]

Re: 1967 VIN Number and Trim Tag

Frank, it is very wise that you seek the advice of a pro before you actually buy a car. I have seen way too many people who have not done this only to be very dissappointed with their purchase. Good luck on your search.

[Ronald L.]

Re: 1967 VIN Number and Trim Tag

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There is a lot more to a vintage Corvette then "matching numbers". Factory and dealer paperwork (GENUINE ORIGINAL), and ownership history is the best Provenance along with ownership history.

James - so well said. You never know where one of these have been, unless you know.

[Frank C.]

Re: 1967 VIN Number and Trim Tag

Thank you all for your help. Dick Whittington e-mailed me and said he did not know anyone. I am waiting to hear from Ed Augustine and as of right now, I still have nobody to inspect the car this Friday or Saturday.