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 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.

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.

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.

Drivers looking for used cars in NJ that actually run can head to New Jersey State Auto 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.