12 mile L88

[Nassau65]

Here’s probably the lowest mileage L88 in existence. The 12 mile 1967 as it is know in corvette circles.
Owner by renowned Corvette dealer/collector Roger Judski of Rogers corvette centre maitland ( Orlando) FL

It makes you wonder why it was never used during it first years of ownership? In later years obviously bought as an investment piece. Will most probably NEVER see a road again. ( didn’t see much of the road anyway)

 

[mickn]

Here’s probably the lowest mileage L88 in existence. The 12 mile 1967 as it is know in corvette circles.
Owner by renowned Corvette dealer/collector Roger Judski of Rogers corvette centre maitland ( Orlando) FL

It makes you wonder why it was never used during it first years of ownership? In later years obviously bought as an investment piece. Will most probably NEVER see a road again. ( didn’t see much of the road anyway)
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What's the point of owning it if you don't use it, just as well have a photo instead imo.

 

[Nassau65]

What's the point of owning it if you don't use it, just as well have a photo instead imo.

Collectors like owning things. Bragging rights ? investment purposes? Having something that others can’t have ?
Roger also owns the Yellow ZL1 and various other corvette rarities. He certainly likes his corvettes.

 

[mickn]

Correct me if I'm wrong as I'm not mechanically minded but would the car even be useable now?

 

[Roscobbc]

Perhaps the purchaser had a similar 'mindset' to those a decade or so later who bought some of the limited edition and 'collector' series C3 Vettes and stashed them away with zero or minimal mileage?........not forgetting perhaps those who subsequently may have bought some of these at elevated prices expecting huge gains later.......
I'm minded of the red 170 mile C4 ZR1 that's been for sale with a dealer for ages.............

 

[Nassau65]

Speculators are everywhere including the motoring world. Remember the 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, the last 200 triple white versions were making triple sticker price. Nearly all tucked away hoping for future big returns. Same with the 1978 corvette pace car. Only one for each dealer, many were auctioned to the highest bidder. Media frenzy predicting $100k prices by 1980. Many people got burned. Still plenty of ULTRA low, minuscule mileage cars out there.

The true collectors just like owning. Yes, the profit aspect MIGHT come into their thoughts about the said item, but it’s more about owning that item.

 

[Nassau65]

Correct me if I'm wrong as I'm not mechanically minded but would the car even be useable now?

Not sure as it has to my knowledge never been used since its delivery to its original owner. Everything is original including the tires. As owned by SERIOUS corvette collectors for decades it’s never been touched.
It’s really just a showpiece, nice to look at, and to think you own it.
There will always be somebody to sell it to when the time comes.