Auction results from the fall Kruse auction

Tom Bryant · 09-23-01, 04:08 PM

The fall auction in Auburn IN, the worlds largest collecter car auction, saw around 5000 collector cars registered for sale. This equated into a nice selection of Corvettes for sale. Here are the results with personal comments on the cars I had the opportunity to examine. Cars marked as final bid did not reach the reserve and did not sell. Also go to the C1, C3, C4, ZR1, C5, ZO6 and Other Cars forums for results on these models respectively.

Lot 3261
CHEVROLET 1963 CORVETTE
SPLIT WINDOW COUPE 360HP, V-8, BLUE EXTERIOR, BLUE INTERIOR - FRAME OFF NCRS AND BLOOMINGTON GOLD CERTIFIED RESTORATION. HIGHLY DETAILED. RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. ALL PARTS FOR NCRS INCLUDED WITH PAPERWORK. BUCKET SEATS, DUAL EXHAUST, FUEL INJECTED, KEYLESS ENTRY, MANUALS, MATCHING NUMBERS, TACHOMETER.
SOLD FOR $41,500.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments: Nice car worth the money.

Lot 3622
CHEVROLET 1963 CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE V-8, BLUE EXTERIOR, BLUE INTERIOR - 7,000 MILES ON A FRAME OFF RESTORATION, MATCHING NUMBERS, 327 CID FUEL INJECTED V-8, FOUR SPEED, 4.11 POSITRACTION, DARK BLUE VINYL INTERIOR, AM/FM RADIO, SPINNER WHEEL COVERS, WHITE SOFT TOP, FINISHED IN MIRROR GLOSS DAYTONA BLUE WITH MATCHING HARDTOP. NUMBER ONE QUALITY CAR
SOLD FOR $39,000.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments: Another nice '63. Well worth the money.

Lot 113
CHEVROLET 1964 CORVETTE
STINGRAY V-8, 4 SPD, MANUAL, RED EXTERIOR, RED INTERIOR - SPIN OFF WHEELS, FACTORY AIR, GARAGE KEPT, FEMALE DRIVER, RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. AM/FM RADIO, BUCKET SEATS, DUAL EXHAUST, MANUALS, MATCHING NUMBERS, PS.
SOLD FOR $29,300.00 CONDITION: 90
Comments: This was a #2 car, 365 hp/327. I don't know how they figure their condition rating but i don't agree with it too often.

Lot 732
CHEVROLET 1964 CORVETTE
COUPE V-8, YELLOW EXTERIOR, BLACK INTERIOR - MANY NEW OR RESTORED ITEMS, AUTOMATIC WITH POWER WINDOWS, FACTORY SIDE PIPES, ALL 1967 UPDATES. ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA CAR. RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT.
FINAL BID: $21,100.00 CONDITION: 88

Lot 813
CHEVROLET 1964 CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE V-8, SILVER EXTERIOR - A BEAUTIFUL SILVER CORVETTE ROADSTER WITH MATCHING HARDTOP. EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 327/365 HORSEPOWER. V-8 4-SPEED & 4:11 GEARS. ENGINE NUMBERS MATCHING. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE POWER WINDOWS AND BRAKES. EXCELLENT DRIVER!
FINAL BID: $25,500.00 CONDITION: 86

Lot 3748
CHEVROLET 1964 CORVETTE
COUPE 375HP, V-8, SILVER EXTERIOR, BLUE INTERIOR - SEBRING SILVER WITH DAYTONA BLUE INTERIOR, NCRS CERTIFIED, 36,000 ACTUAL MILES, ALL ORIGINAL COMPONENTS. BODY OFF FRAME RESTORATION.
FINAL BID: $45,000.00 CONDITION: 86

Lot 1164
CHEVROLET 1965 CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE RED EXTERIOR - MATCHING NUMBERS, FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING, CONVERTIBLE TOP, RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT.
FINAL BID: $27,600.00 CONDITION: 86

Lot 61
CHEVROLET 1966 CORVETTE
COUPE V-8, SILVER EXTERIOR - ORIGINAL ENGINE, PS , PB, FACTORY AIR, PW, TEAKWOOD STEERING WHEEL, REAL GOOD CAR.
FINAL BID: $31,100.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments: Looked like an older frame off restoration with some paint flaws.

Lot 68
CHEVROLET 1966 CORVETTE
COUPE V-8, RED EXTERIOR - ORIGINAL ENGINE, 4 SPEED, 300 HP, POWER WINDOWS, TELESCOPIC STEERING, TEAKWOOD WHEEL, HEAD REST SEATS, ORIGINAL KNOCK OFF WHEELS, THE BEST '66 CORVETTE YOU WILL SEE. PREVIOUS TOP FLIGHT WINNING CAR.
FINAL BID: $37,250.00 CONDITION: 90
Comments: 2 Top Flights #1 car. Reserve $45,000.

Lot 83
CHEVROLET 1966 CORVETTE
COUPE V-8, MANUAL, BLUE EXTERIOR, DK BLUE INTERIOR - RESTORATION DONE 10 YEARS AGO. COMPLETE GROUND UP. NUMBERS MATCHING CAR. EVERYTHING WORKS. STILL LOOKS NEW. ONLY 2,000 MILES ON RESTORATION. KNOCK OFF WHEELS, POWER ANTENNA, PB, AND PS.
SOLD FOR $26,250.00 CONDITION: 86

Lot 1463
CHEVROLET 1966 CORVETTE V-8, SILVER EXTERIOR, SILVER INTERIOR - RARE SILVER/SILVER COMBINATION, RARE 327 CI/350 HP, NUMBERS MATCHING, ONLY 51,000 ACTUAL MILES.
SOLD FOR $24,500.00 CONDITION: 88
Comments: Good #2 car showing some evidence of body repair.

Lot 3285
CHEVROLET 1966 CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE V-8, RED EXTERIOR, BLACK INTERIOR - A TRUE CLASSIC CORVETTE. 327 V-8, FOUR SPEED, TILT, AM/FM RADIO. THE BLACK TOP IS FLAWLESS. THIS COLLECTIBLE LOOKS, RUNS AND DRIVES EXCELLENT.
SOLD FOR $20,500.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments:The top was the only bragging point on this car. Flares, BB hood, bad chrome. Needs TLC #3 car.

Lot 3696
CHEVROLET 1966 CORVETTE
COUPE V-8, AUTOMATIC, YELLOW EXTERIOR, BLACK INTERIOR - MATCHING NUMBERS, SELLER BELIEVES MILES ARE ACTUAL AT 67,000. AUTOMATIC, WITH AIR, POWER WINDOWS, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, POWER ANTENNA, TELESCOPIC WHEEL, TEAK WOOD STEERING WHEEL, NEW MICHELIN TIRES, KNOCK OFF WHEELS. LOOK THIS CAR OVER!!! STUNNING PIECE OF CORVETTE HISTORY THAT RUNS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW!!!
SOLD FOR $42,500.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments: This is my pick of the sale. Maybe I'm getting old but I like this car. #1 car.

Lot 4092
CHEVROLET 1966 CORVETTE
ROADSTER 425HP, V-8, YELLOW EXTERIOR - CONVERITBLE, 4 SPEED, SUNFIRE YELLOW/BLACK INTERIOR AND TOP, FACTORY OPTIONS INCLUDE: SIDE EXHAUST, POWER STEERING, POWER ANTENNA, TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION, M21 370 POSI, FM, BACKUP LIGHTS, SS BRAKES, STAINLESS STEEL, KNOCK OFF WHEELS, REBUILT MOTOR, NUMBERS MATCH.
FINAL BID: $42,000.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments: Well detailed car.

Lot 47
CHEVROLET 1967 CORVETTE
435HP, V-8, MANUAL, BLACK EXTERIOR - BIG BLOCK, TRIPLE DEUCE CARBS, FRAME OFF RESTORATION, FULLY DOCUMENTED, 42,000 ACTUAL MILES, MINT CONDITION.
FINAL BID: $57,000.00 CONDITION: 89
Comments: Side exhaust, white stinger,reserve $70,000.

Lot 210
CHEVROLET 1967 CORVETTE
ROADSTER V-8, MAROON EXTERIOR - ROADSTER CV, NCRS TOP, FLIGHT AT THE PETERSON MUSEUM, COMPLETE NUMBERS MATCHING, 427/390 HP ENGINE, 4 SPD, LEATHER INTERIOR, SPEED WARNING, 2 TOPS, SHOULDER BELTS, TELESCOPIC STEERING, COMPLETELY DOCUMENTED WITH PROTECTO-PLATE, ALL JUDGING SHEETS AND TOP FLIGHT AWARD.
SOLD FOR $64,000.00 CONDITION: 91
Comments:#1 top quality car.

Lot 723
CHEVROLET 1967 CORVETTE
COUPE 435HP, V-8, 4 SPD, MANUAL, RED EXTERIOR, RED INTERIOR - CONCOURS BODY OFF FRAME RESTORATION, NUMBERS MATCHING, 427 CI/435 HP WITH DATE CODED L89 ALUMINUM HEADS, 3 DUECES, RADIO DELETE. FASTEST 427 CORVETTE I EVER OWNED, NO EXCUSES!!
SOLD FOR $58,250.00 CONDITION: 97
Comments:Perfect #1 car.

Lot 3270
CHEVROLET 1967 CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE V-8, RED EXTERIOR - 1967 427 BIG BLOCK WITH SIDE EXHAUST, POWER STEERING, 4-SPEED TRANSMISSION. ORIGINAL BOLT-ON RIMS.
FINAL BID: $44,500.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments: A #1- or 2+ car. Needing chassis detail to be ready for show.

Ron Miller · 01-23-04, 12:11 PM

[quote=Tom Bryant]

Lot 3261
CHEVROLET 1963 CORVETTE
SPLIT WINDOW COUPE 360HP, V-8, BLUE EXTERIOR, BLUE INTERIOR - FRAME OFF NCRS AND BLOOMINGTON GOLD CERTIFIED RESTORATION. HIGHLY DETAILED. RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. ALL PARTS FOR NCRS INCLUDED WITH PAPERWORK. BUCKET SEATS, DUAL EXHAUST, FUEL INJECTED, KEYLESS ENTRY, MANUALS, MATCHING NUMBERS, TACHOMETER.
SOLD FOR $41,500.00 CONDITION: 86
Comments: Nice car worth the money.

Bloomington Gold & Keyless Entry? Tom, am I missing something here, or is this the way it was shown in the auction program?

Thanks for the information on the Auburn sales. Lots of folks like myself appreciate your time & effort!
rlm

Tom Bryant · 01-23-04, 07:12 PM

Direct quote from the program. I think it was conceled as a theft deterent if I remember right. Nice to see people reading these old threads. It makes it more worthwhile to keep them around. I should be doing Kruse again this year as I don't have anything else on the schedule after Cruise-Fest in May.

Tom

Ron Miller · 01-23-04, 07:40 PM

Thanks, looking forward to your report!

Ron