How to validate a '64 Tanker

[Michael J.]

I saw this one coming to auction and wondered how one could document it as "the real deal":

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/HA0415-208411/0/1964-Chevrolet-Corvette-Tanker/4-Speed/

[John D.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

michael

At the bottom of this screen in the similar threads the one labeled 63 tanker (prove it) has some pictures that are worth a thousand words.

[Wayne M.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

I saw this one coming to auction and wondered how one could document it as "the real deal"

Only 2 weeks to go -- not much time to look at it; subtract about 4 days to ship from snowy north. For a car that is highlighted as a tanker, there's darn few pic details in that area.

This seller probably has a glimmer in his eye from the $415K hammer price of that '64 black/blk L84 J56 N03 car a short while ago.

I would never bid on a car that I saw for the first time on the auction floor. But for starters, should be a St.Louis body. As '64 (&'65) tankers had no rear comp't exhaust fan and ducting, a "quickie" look should include no sign of the hole for the shield "cup" covering the motor. And a crude block-off plate "filler roof panel vent hole" plugging where the duct would normally be on a regular '64-5 coupe. Check color of fiberglass inside rear quarter panels (clean dirt off); should be light cream like '63s.

These are things that can be done without putting the car on a hoist, but if you have access to one, and the owner is willing to remove the spare tire carrier, get your nose right up and close to the rear bulkhead panel; below the big hole for the filler tube(s), should see no evidence of the 6 rivet holes for the underbody vertical reinforcement bracket. This is bare fiberglass, so no sign of filling same.

All of this (and more minor items) are fiberglass-related, hence difficult to hide/create.

[Joseph S.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

Does anyone know the VIN of that car. I once owned a White/Black big tank fuel car. May be the same car!! Too few photos and vague description.

[Michael J.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

Thanks for the info guys, if I get serious I will get some professional help, as you can see not much to go on here in the way of claims or documents or pictures. I just wondering about tell tale signs of a fake too. Seems tankers are all the rage these days, but I have seen very few '64s.

[Mike E.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

Funny...Bragging up the fact its a tanker yet not show any pictures of the tank in the ad.

Mike

[Bruce B.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

Read the disclaimer that Mecum has below listing info.
Buyer Beware...

[Sam G.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

I saw this one coming to auction and wondered how one could document it as "the real deal":
https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/HA0...anker/4-Speed/

If the car is a tanker then more than likely it has been through NCRS. I believe NCRS has personnel at these auctions to assist their members. You should spend the money and have an NCRS judge, someone who knows what they are looking at to valid trim tag, vin, etc... Well worth the money to avoid a financial mistake.

[Joseph S.]

Re: How to validate a '64 Tanker

Did anyone ever find out the VIN of this White tanker. I saw that is sold for $220K. Thanks, Joe