Long Forgotten Corvette Collection Rediscovered

November 3, 2014

24A9B6F900000578-0-image-m-33_1421149294189 — Photo: laurentiu garofeanu

Heller tried to work with Peter Max to restore the cars for sale then split the proceeds. Max declined. Soon however, Max asked Heller if he wanted to buy the collection outright. The deal was made and the historic collection was soon in garages being restored.

petermax referb — From trash to flash! Photo: Facebook

Heller said the thick layer of dust that covered the cars had protected the paintwork, and some vehicles would need little in the way of restoration. Some would take around two weeks, and would simply need a few hoses and belts changed, while others would require ‘more than a years worth of work’.

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