2003 Chevrolet Corvette

Z06 -

8 - Cyl.

Manual

1G1YY12S135117098

Gasoline

CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS TO AVOID FRAUD, THE CITY OF MESQUITE WILL NOT OFFER A “BUY IT NOW” OR A “SECOND CHANCE AUCTION.” BE ADVISED IF YOU RECEIVE AN OFFER FOR “BUY IT NOW” OR “SECOND CHANCE” YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY OF MESQUITE. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - SALVAGE This vehicle is re-listed due to a non-paying bidder (nella_fantasia777). Bidder never looked at or inquired about the vehicle prior to bidding or after. Please do not bid if you do not have the funds to purchase. Thank You. CONFISCATED PROPERTY: This vehicle was seized in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The vehicle was awarded to the Mesquite Police Department by the Dallas County, State of Texas, Courts. Mileage: 50222 Power Windows: Yes Engine: 8 cylinder Power Locks: Yes VIN: 1G1YY12S135117098 Power Steering: Yes Warranty: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes Cruise control: Yes Exterior Color: Red Interior Color: Black Power Seats: Yes Title: SALVAGE Power Brakes: Yes Seat Type: Leather Sunroof: No Wheels: 18” Black Alloy Convertible: No AM/FM Radio: Yes CD: Yes Cassette: No Doors: 2 Driver Airbag: Yes Passenger Airbag: Yes Air Conditioning: Yes Transmission: 6-Speed Fuel: Gas Navigation: No Condition: This vehicle is in POOR condition. Damage: Minor scratches and dings all over. Interior is extremely dirty and in poor condition, missing front emblem, missing minor interior trim pieces, vehicle has been repainted. We hold a clear Texas title for the vehicle with the only remarks being (ACTUAL MILEAGE EXEMPT). Auto-Check history showed the following history: Your vehicle was found to have the following title history: VIN# 1G1YY12S135117098 Year, Make, Model 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Brand, Date, Location Salvage 01-24-2008 FARMINGTON, MI Options: After-Market Exhaust and Air Filter System. Black 18” Wheels. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Buyer must be registered and in good standing with eBay. Property is offered for sale “AS-IS” with no warranty or guarantee. The City makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the completeness, kind, character, or quality of the property, or its fitness for any use or purpose. Description is for identification purposes only, and in no way guarantees condition, completeness, or fitness for any use or purpose. INSPECTION Prospective bidders are invited, encouraged and cautioned to carefully inspect the property offered in this invitation prior to submitting bids. Unless otherwise specified in this bid invitation, property will be available for public inspection by appointment only, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 777 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, Texas, 75149. To schedule an appointment, contact Sgt. McAllister at 972-216-6705. The City will make every effort to accurately describe the property listed. However, consideration will be given to all claims regarding inaccurate descriptions provided a claim is received (in writing) within 24 hours of property being received. The City reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to reject any and/or all bids considered as not in the best interest of the City. ORAL STATEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS Any oral statement or representation by any representative of the City, changing or supplementing the invitation or contract or any condition thereof, is unauthorized and shall confer no right upon the bidder or purchaser. Further, no interpretation of any provision of the contract, including applicable performance requirements, shall be binding on the City unless furnished or agreed to, in writing, by the purchasing manager. PAYMENT Payments must be sent/delivered to the following: Physical address Mailing address City of Mesquite City of Mesquite Purchasing Division Purchasing Division 1515 N. Galloway Ave. P.O. Box 850137 Mesquite, TX 75149 Mesquite, TX 75185-0137 Payment for all property must be made in the form of Cashier’s Check, Money Order, Cash or Certified Check. Payments must be received within 7 business days of the conclusion of the auction. RELEASE OF PROPERTY Items purchased under the invitation will be released only to the purchaser or his/her authorized representative. The authorized representative must furnish authorization from the purchaser to the custodian of the property location before any release will made. REQUIREMENT TO COMPLY WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS It is the bidders responsibility to ascertain and comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local and multi-jurisdictional laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the registration, licensing, handling, possession, transportation, transfer, export, processing, manufacture, sale, use or disposal of the property listed in the invitation. Purchasers or users of this property are not excused from any violation of such laws or regulations either because the City of Mesquite is a party to this sale or has had any interest in the property at any time. SHIPPING This item will not be shipped - pick up only. Location of item: 777 N. Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149 Property can be picked up Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. City offices are closed on weekends and holidays. A receipt for payment will be issued. This document must be presented at the property location to pick up property. Buyers should make their own arrangements for delivery. TITLE Ownership to personal property shall be transferred to the purchaser when full and final payment is made, unless otherwise specified. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY AFTER AWARD The City reserves the right to withdraw for its use any or all of the property covered by this contract, if a bona fide requirement for the property develops or exists prior to the actual removal of the property from City control. In the event of a withdrawal under this condition, the City shall be liable only for the refund of the contract price of the withdrawn property or such portion of the contract price as it may have received. TO AVOID FRAUD, THE CITY OF MESQUITE WILL NOT OFFER A “BUY IT NOW” OR A “SECOND CHANCE AUCTION.” BE ADVISED IF YOU RECEIVE AN OFFER FOR “BUY IT NOW” OR “SECOND CHANCE,” YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY OF MESQUITE. Information from prior auction: Question & Answer Answered On Q: This car looks to be in pretty rough shape, and from what you said it sounds like its in need of alot of repair... How would you rate this car 1-10, 10 being the highest. Thanks- Mitch May-28-10 A: Can't really rate it - will just say as the add states it is in POOR condition, and yes it will require alot of work - I do not know the history of prior damage or service - just being sold "as is" - I would highly recommend looking at the vehicle prior to bidding, Thanks, JDM Q: Do u know what the previous damage was that caused it to have a salvage title? May-26-10 A: I do not know what made it salvage, Thanks, JDM Q: I understand that you don't know the history of the car, but the seats appear to have gotten wet via weather. Can you advise if the inside of the car is musty. Also, can you advise if the interior did get wet if it was over an extended time since confiscation. May-25-10 A: Yes, the inside of the car smells musty, and nasty, and dirty...the car has been parked since being seized in January of this year - it was locked up and secured - I do not know if it leaks anywhere...Thanks, JDM Q: Hi I checked the carfax and it looks like its showing a mileage problem or something? Because its showing 51,555 miles on 1/24/08 then 50,144 on 2/14/88..so is the odometer going down instead up or not working correctly? 01/24/2008 FARMINGTON, MI 51,555 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:298W0240042) SALVAGE 02/14/2008 TX 50,154 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION 03/11/2008 TX 50,154 Auto Auction AUCTION ANNOUNCED AS FLEET/LEASE 04/20/2010 MESQUITE, TX 50,222 Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:05749340278163051 May-25-10 A: ?? I do not know the history, it is a seized vehicle being sold as is, I suggest everyone interested do as much research as possible and if possible inspect the vehicle in person prior to bidding, Thanks, JDM Q: Hi, Regarding the corvette for sale.... why was it confiscated? has it been checked for hidden drugs, etc..? thanks, dave May-25-10 A: It was seized during a narcotic investigation - and yes, Thanks, JDM Q: Do you have keys, does it start May-25-10 A: Yes we do have keys, it was driven in when seized. The battery is dead and it must be jumped off. Thanks, JDM Q: I noticed the vehicle has no emblems and lug nusts missing. Is this the result of vandalism? May-25-10 A: That is the condition it was seized in - I do not know the history of the vehicle, Thanks JDM Q: what kind of damage does car have? is it mechanically sound? why salvage title? how can i find out history of accidents,flood etc? May-24-10 A: I can not answer any of those questions because I do not know the history of the vehicle and we do not check the history other than obtaining a Title for the vehicle, it is a seized vehicle being sold "as is" - autocheck shows possible salvage in 2008 in MI. I can tell you the car has been painted all over and that the interior is in poor condition - It was driven in when seized and will run and drive when jumped off (dead battery) - Thanks, JDM