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Every now and then, an auto auction crops up online that features a car with celebrity ties, and the latest eBay Motors sale to make headlines is that of a 1967 Chevrolet<\/a> Corvette. Classic cars such as this one are pretty hard to come by these days as it is, but this gem has a very unique history – its first owner was Neil Armstrong.<\/p>\n

The eBay listing claims Armstrong was given the Corvette in 1966 by Jim Rathman Chevrolet in Florida as part of a special program that gave all astronauts a new Corvette for a year. When Armstrong gave his up, it was purchased by another NASA employee, who held onto it until it was sold to the current owner earlier this year.<\/p>\n

The seller does not pussy-foot around the fact that this vehicle is in desperate need of a lot of major work. With the claim that the first man to walk on the moon once sat behind the wheel, the bids are already nearing $250,000. AutoBlog points out the seller offers no proof the Corvette ever belonged to Neil Armstrong aside from a General Motors Protect-O-Plate in the owner's manual with the name "N. A. Armstrong" typed on it.<\/p>\n

Drivers looking for used cars in NJ that actually run can head to New Jersey State Auto<\/a> Auction, which offers a wide variety of makes and models for affordable prices. Motorists will have plenty of options to choose from, whether they want to get behind the wheel of a used Corvette or would prefer something more economical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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