I have heard all the horrible things about them. It has not dissuaded me.
This one is local. I had a long talk with the owner who was very open about condition. Car sat for 10 years indoors, he recently went through it get it ready for sale. It has had a patch riveted into the driver side floor. Original paint, which he describes a 10 footer. It has a cam, headers, L82 carb. Radiator support was replaced years ago.
He said he can move on price. Would I be nuts to give him $8k for it?
Yes...its a nearly 50 year old Vette that has been sitting...I'm aware of what I'm getting into.

I just can't shake the itch. I would just love to have one to cruise around.
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/howard-76-corvette-stingray/7111876551.html