396 Convertible for $124K

[Chris H.]

Anyone know about this car that sold at Barret-Jackson?

Thanks, Chris

[Loren L.]

Re: 396 Convertible for $124K

Yes, Black on Silver, 2 tops and about 11,000 cars too early at #1747 to have a 396.

[Chris Burbage]

Re: 396 Convertible for $124K

If I am reading Noland Adams Vol II correctly the lowest recorded was S100046 was for a pre-production prototype. The next listed number is S113808. The auctioned car carried S101797. What do you think typo or extremeley rare 396?

[Loren L.]

Re: 396 Convertible for $124K

Neither typo or extremely rare 396.

[Jeff Burkey]

Re: 396 Convertible for $124K

Yea, I also heard through a reputable source, one who specializes in Purchasing for a major Corvette group that this was a totally bogus car that brought stupid money...???!!!

[Ray G.]

Re: 396 Convertible for $124K

It has been documented for some time that the 396 was introduced somewhere around mid production, perhaps as they started to phase out the fuel injected cars.(although I heard they were available untill the end of production) There is a sucker born every minute and two to take him!!! He should have joined NCRS!!!!

[William M.]

Re: 396 Convertible for $124K

My 1965 Corvette Coupe #194375S112864 was the "First" regular production 396 big block Corvette produced(built on March 19,1965). It was special ordered for race car driver Cliff Gottlob in October 1964 with the help of Ralph Miller and Vince Piggins of Chevrolet.

[Bill W.]

Re: 396 Convertible for $124K

I dont know if there real but what about 12201 (for sale in 97 drive line)12682 engine only found in cal. & some one on the disc board has talked about 12584.

[Robert C.]

Re: Mock's 396

Bill, I know you're trying to sell yours. I'd be on my way to Scottsdale next year! BTW, how do you know your car is THE 1ST 396?