1967 Chevrolet Corvette "Vault Find" // The Keith and Matt Litavsky Story // Mecum Indy 2017

“Watching my hero die in front of me was the hardest thing I've ever done. My hero was my father. He was a 6-foot 2-inch man, weighing 220 pounds of solid muscle. He was healthy as a horse as he never drank or smoked. He was addicted to working out. He served fearlessly on the front line in Vietnam. While there, his unit was dropped in the jungle where the chemical Agent Orange was applied the day before. My father was wounded several times. One time, he was hit by a grenade blast that left shrapnel in his body for the remainder of his life. In another blast, his injury was a severe concussion. With each of these injuries, he was put in the hospital only to be returned to the front line after recovering.... READ MORE.
www.mecum.com/lots/SC0517-283062/1967-chevrolet-corvette-coupe/

[@brendas.1374]

My uncle did two tours in Nam in 1967/68. When he came home in 1969, he bought a used 1965 Corvette Coupe. It’s a Fuelie car and he still has it today.

[@theodorepetine7562]

Reminds me of myself very fanatical with my muscle cars awesome story R.I.P.

[@scottkissinger3416]

I think GM should purchase and immediately preserve in the National Corvette Museum

[@1949LA-ARCH]

God bless your family. I served in Nam 1969-70. I would not sell this car if it belonged to my father.

[@guyfawkes9951]

Hell of a story. Situations change, times change and hard decisions have to be made. I'm sorry you are selling it but I'm glad you were able to tell the story. Let's hope the next owner loves and cherishes it the way your family has.

[@dankinnard1833]

One of the best documented cars I have ever had the pleasure to read/video to watch. There were a lot of servicemen who saved up to buy that special car when they were discharged from active service, but how many still have that car or even exist to this day with that kind of documentation. Thanks for sharing.

[@goesfastandfar]

It would be a super tough decision to sell this stunning vehicle. Amazing story.

[@billyboy952]

beautiful car and beautiful story

[@depot1858]

Great great story!!!!

[@chemicalspore]

Thats my dream car. Hell of a story. I also served in the military. But seems your dad was a hero

[@jaylongton]

God bless you and your family.

[@theodorepetine7562]

If you don't need the money hold onto it i loved my dad he would be proud of you.

[@joshriver75]

I went for 675k... Im sure your Dad would be extremely proud!!

[@PhantomEJ1]

I can relate completely, almost same story but with my uncle, long story.

[@brianforbes9715]

God bless your father and family

[@brianforbes9715]

my brother in law fought in Vietnam and stuggles with ancent Orange Mike Williams

[@SteffanoDucati]

WOW !!

[@EfrainMcshell]

viva your dad 4 ever!!!

[@cvette79blue]

As we get older and those of the generation that have bought these cars new pass a way. The question becomes what do we do with them? It be easy to say if I were you I'd give it to a family member to keep it in the family, Also I agree with one other that said with it's history the Corvette Museum! But as a Veteran myself I'm sure you had your reasons for the auction! I hope your ok with the choices you've made and wish you the best!

[@kevinperrier7274]

In one of his dad's old war photos he is standing next to a 1st Cav huey. I wonder which unit of the 1st Cav Keith served with.

[@neuzdotcom]

wow - touching in weird ways - my WWII bronze star and purple heart recipient dad - had a 62 vette most of my life. Sadly, the ending was not so righteous.

[@turtles11756]

"PRICELESS"

[@wordsworthian]

I'm not crying you're crying....please don't sell the car

[@bettermost]

I agree totally.

[@michaeltondi8528]

I'm thinking 2.5 million easily...

[@extman29]

Great story, I am so tired of you idiots saying stuff like "do I hear 20". This car is worth what someone is willing to pay. I would give anything to own it. A complete piece of history. I agree, it should go to GM Heritage Center. I've seen many low mileage 67 435s, but this has to be among the very best. Original only once.

[@MrMisanthrope1RBjr]

youve had it for 24 years and only 8500 miles? how could you not drive it, just alittle bit

[@barrysnider635]

Hey' he's turning the page he had it for 24 yrs its not like he sold it for nothing a week after his dad passed !

[@charliehall8820]

You didn't say if the car was local it was from Egizio, Ed James. or GK Chevy. You will regret the sale.

[@charliehall8820]

just noticed it was Jack Douglas Chevrolet

[@omarruysch958]

Magic settle act always visit dominate everybody assembly.

[@vincentzuppe3150]

What is the realistic ice for a non matching numbered vette with a 454 and I would put the 427 block in it with an Automatic tranny because of my prosthetic left leg I need an Automatic and if you like Harley’s and got two of them and a pro street bike with a 124sxs polished motor and only has 900Original miles on it!I just can’t drive bikes no more and that’s what I used to do I built bikes,

[@randallparker8116]

If you want a legacy for your Dad's Corvette, show us detail pictures of how everything works and is put together. It is all very mysterious when you find an old race car that you want to restore. It would be cool to know all the rpo numbers for every part on it. Then put that with the build date would be a great reference for future guys continuing their own fathers restorations or just trying to put cars they inherited back together. You got lucky. Most dad's drive the crap out of them and wear out parts then replace them from Napa or Checker auto parts forever losing what it was originally. You can help.

[@MrMisanthrope1RBjr]

original tires? if so there not safe

[@someonesomeone1616]

Vietnam did for him in the end with agent orange . government have a lot to answer for !

[@FARMALLL666]

IT BOUGHT 675000.00

[@thyslop1737]

Dude do not sell. Give it to your son.

[@jackvinza2936]

Just 4$.

[@scottosborn4820]

Ill start the bidding off at $15,000.

[@scottosborn4820]

Do I here 20???

[@mjdart54]

I'll go $100K