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Ike:

Mr. Mustang is being candid. I would have to think that the car would have to be pretty complete with the original motor sitting in the car to realize a high dollar value. These cars have to be pretty clean these days to get maximum value. Everything from body to interior to frame to drivetrain has to be right up to snuff.

The '57 is a very significant Corvette but today it is sought after primarily by collectors. They typically want only Top Flight cars---no stories. NCRS top Flight designation precludes one from buying a car with hidden problems, missing components, or a questionable history.

In no way am I being critical of your car, as none of us have seen it; however, to get the top dollar with this marque, most everything about it must be close to concourse condition. For most buyers, the era of the "fixer upper" Corvette is long gone unless it is a bargain basement steal or the car is "option" significant (Fuel Injection, Big Brake, 579E option) to make it worthwhile to restore. There aren't many of those left.

Tell your Dad to enjoy it. The '57 is one of the great designs of that era. I have owned four of them over the past thirty years. Still my favorite--- bar none.