Wharf inspectors in Brisbane have discovered a stolen 1968 Chevrolet Corvette V8 convertible after prying open the doors of a shipping container that had been sitting on the dock for ten years.
The car was reported stolen 10 years ago, and the 44-year-old, 5.4-litre V8 classic has clocked-up just 77,000km.
The redesigned 1968 Corvette featured what became known as the “Coke Bottle” shape, which with its improved aerodynamics, was the originator of a succession of US classic sportscars that became famous around the world.
Wharf inspectors in Brisbane have discovered a stolen 1968 Chevrolet Corvette V8 convertible after prying open the doors of a shipping container that had been sitting on the dock for ten years.
The car was reported stolen 10 years ago, and the 44-year-old, 5.4-litre V8 classic has clocked-up just 77,000km.
The redesigned 1968 Corvette featured what became known as the “Coke Bottle” shape, which with its improved aerodynamics, was the originator of a succession of US classic sportscars that became famous around the world.
According to Australian news reports, the original owner of the car is believed to have received an insurance payout after the vehicle was stolen, and it will now be auctioned. The Corvette is expected to fetch around US$20,000.
The auction house said the car appeared to have been in the container for the whole decade it was missing.
The Corvette will be auctioned at Manheim auctions in Brisbane on 25 September.
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