Engine Engine block 68-02859

[Tim G.]

The car sold at Mecum Kissimmee 2023, Lot W118. I can put you in touch with the owner.

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[Tony W.]

Re: Engine block 68-02859

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https://www.mecum.com/lots/533360/1968-chevrolet-corvette-convertible/

[Tony W.]

Re: Engine block 68-02859

I listed this block with crank, rods and pistons (std bore) for sale here. https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=176039
Someone sent me a pm stating the car sold at Mecum Jan. 2023 lot W118. https://www.mecum.com/lots/533360/19...e-convertible/
I called Mecum and left a message, also sent a message through there online
message system no response. So I called today and talked to (Paul?) I ask could
he share my info with the owner that I have his original short block. His only offer
was to offer my block for sale at their auction which would consist of 18% + 200.00
entry fee?. No interest in helping someone get there original short block back. WOW

[Gary S.]

Re: Engine block 68-02859

I contacted a good customer of Mecum's (who has spent millions) to see if he could get Mecum to help. He said they won't do that because of potential liability, even though buyers sign all kinds of hold harmless type documents about everything including numbers. The current owner might think his matching numbers motor is the factory installed motor as an example. As my contact said, they are not much interested in making cars "whole" again. It is a business, period. But, keep poking around and you might have some luck.

[Tony W.]

Re: Engine block 68-02859

Thanks for doing that, I really appreciate it. I never saw the actual coverage if any I believe W in W118 means Wednesday auction?
So maybe not recorded. I do not believe they advertised it as original motor, at least on their online description it just read 427/ 400
4 speed convertible. With the intake (gm# 3937795) which is for a late build 68 and this car obviously a very early built car (should have been
3919850) someone would have picked up on this.
Thanks again, Tony