When you are looking at a classic car, sometimes it is vital not to judge a book by its cover. Barn Finder GC is a person who doesn’t judge, so thank you for referring this Corvette Sting Ray to us. Beneath that sad and ruined exterior lurks a special car with potential by the bucket-load. Located in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, you will find the Corvette listed for sale here on Craigslist.

The first thing to note about this Corvette is that it is a full, numbers-matching car. It is going to require a body and an interior, but the birdcage and the frame both appear to be solid. The frame appears to have been cleaned and painted, and the birdcage will require the same treatment. The owner does emphasize the fact that the vehicle has never suffered any accident damage. As you could see from the first photo, the body looks really bad, and the owner does state that this will need to be replaced. So, structurally, this Corvette project appears to be quite promising.

The numbers-matching status of the Corvette extends to the entire driveline, and this is a very tasty combination. The engine is the 390hp 427ci L36 V8, while the transmission is a 3-speed Muncie. The original rear end is also included with the car. The owner doesn’t provide any information on the condition of the driveline, but he does say that the transmission has been sandblasted and coated, while the rear end looks extremely clean.

There’s no escaping the fact that as a project, this Corvette is a major one. It is going to consume a lot of time, and an equal amount of money. However, the person who takes it on is going to finish up with a pretty nice car at the end of the process, and a car that could potentially have a value in the six-figure territory. The owner has set the asking price for the Corvette at $17,500. It’s a big job, but would you take it on?