After 28 years Missouri man delightfully discovered neighbor's Chevy Corvette that he abandoned
- This guy’s neighbor abandoned a chevy corvette for 28 years
- The neighbor decided to revive it and get it back on the roads
- He’s selling it for a surprisingly high price
Published on May 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on May 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A Missouri man was delighted when his neighbor – a man called Dave – revealed an Elkhart Green 1972 Chevy Corvette that had been abandoned in his garage for 28 years.
The 1972 Elkhart Green Chevy Corvette with classy chrome bumpers would only be one of 4,200 created that year, but now it is one of only a few that exist in its (mostly) original form.
Although it has been upgraded with a Bluetooth stereo system and runs and drives perfectly fine, Dave’s neighbor, who now owns the car, has listed it on eBay, saying: “Make me an offer I can’t refuse.”
Some might say that the asking price for this classy classic Corvette is a bit steep, but you can’t put a price on classic style, right?
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Reviving his neighbor’s abandoned Chevy Corvette after 28 years
Meet Dave, the original owner of this 1972 Elkhart Green Chevy Corvette Stingray who abandoned the car in his garage for 28 years after getting a DUI.
The new owner of the Chevy Corvette couldn’t believe that Dave had been hiding such a gem from him for so long and helpfully took it off Dave’s hands, giving it a refresh and a bit of a modern upgrade.
After fixing it and getting it back on the roads – equipped with a new Bluetooth sound system – Dave’s neighbor decided to list the Chevy Corvette on eBay, asking potential buyers to ‘make [him] an offer [he] can’t refuse.’
Like a good neighbor, Dave is there
In 1972, the most popular Chevy Corvette was Ontario Orange, but coming in second was the Elkhart Green and 1972 was also the last year of chrome bumpers, so an already rare car has been made even rarer, especially as it is in such good nick and runs well.
The seller wants $30,000 for the Corvette, which seems a little steep.
We don’t know if the car’s condition and rarity might help the sale.
Dave’s DUI three decades ago old could be set to pay off for his neighbor.
But, we’ll have to wait and see.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
