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WIN A 2001 CORVETTE Z51
The San Diego Automotive Museum is giving away a black-on-black 2001 Corvette Convertible Z51 with a 6-speed manual, rebuilt LS-series V8 and sponsor-published $31,500 appraisal, or a $10,000 cash option if the fundraising threshold is met.
Campaign notices
Paid entry: Donation-based; $25 receives 18 entries. A no-donation mail-in method is available. Source: www.tapkat.org · Checked 2026-09-06
A manual C5 convertible with a sponsor-described rebuilt engine
Ghost flames in black paint, an open roof and a six-speed give San Diego Automotive Museum’s 2001 Corvette Z51 a custom C5 personality. The campaign describes a rebuilt LS-series V8 and about 25,000 miles since that rebuild. Custom wheels and leather seating complete its advertised black-on-black presentation.
The San Diego Automotive Museum’s ghost-flame description gives the black finish a second layer without changing its overall color theme. Custom wheels and leather seating carry the individual treatment around the car, while the six-speed and convertible roof provide the basic enthusiast combination. The attraction is the meeting of those choices, with the appearance work complementing an explicitly manual, open-top Corvette.
The museum lists drilled and slotted brakes alongside the rebuilt LS-series engine. Those details extend the project into the mechanical specification rather than leaving the graphics to distinguish it on their own. The advertised mileage since the rebuild is a separate reference point for that work, giving a prospective keeper a reason to follow the engine invoices as well as the car’s overall service history. The ghost flames are a restrained way to add a graphic treatment within one body color. That choice gives the exterior its own personality without competing with the manual-convertible combination.
If you win: $10,000 cash can replace the Corvette when donations reach $90,000; below that, the award is a quarter of donations received. Establish which provision applies before arranging collection. Request the engine-build and maintenance file with the current odometer reading so the rebuild mileage and whole-car history remain distinct.
Prize details are as described by the sponsor and its official rules. WTW has not inspected or driven the vehicle.
Sources
WTW Scorecard
Terms reviewed: Nov 2, 2026
We check how clearly the official rules and entry page disclose key terms.
WTW Scorecard =
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91 / 100
High Transparency
Most applicable disclosure criteria were satisfied based on the evidence reviewed.
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Key finding
Controlling rules: disclosure incomplete
Complete Official Rules are published through TapKat; no source-priority clause is stated.
What's clear
- Organizer is identified
- Campaign edition is identified
What to know
- Award conditions: disclosure incomplete
- Entry limits: disclosure incomplete
What to know · 1 more
- Winner notification: disclosure incomplete
What's clear · 10 more
- Entry deadline is disclosed
- Prize is identified
- Eligibility rules are disclosed
- Prize-related costs are disclosed
- Entry-method deadlines are disclosed
- Drawing timing is disclosed
- Prize photos are explained
- Entry mechanics are explained
- Winner selection is explained
- Prize claim process is explained
Category Breakdown
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Organizer & RulesRequired official rules details are not fully disclosed.23/25
Organizer identity
Clearly disclosed · 8/8San Diego Automotive Museum (EIN 33-0147359), a nonprofit, is the sponsor with a street address.
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Reviewed for: legal sponsor, contact or address
- legal sponsor: Clearly disclosed — The rules name San Diego Automotive Museum with its EIN as Sponsor.
- contact or address: Clearly disclosed — A street address in San Diego is published.
Sweepstakes Overview: San Diego Automotive Museum, EIN 33-0147359 (the “Sponsor”), a nonprofit organization that has applied for recognition or has been granted status as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) (or subsections under Section 501(c) that are allowed to accept contributions) of the Internal Revenue Code, with an address at 2080 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 US,View official rules ↗
Controlling rules
Partly disclosed · 7/9Complete Official Rules are published through TapKat; no source-priority clause is stated.
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Reviewed for: controlling rules, source priority, campaign applicability
- controlling rules: Clearly disclosed — Complete Official Rules for the Sweepstakes are published at the stored rules URL.
- operator-published raffle structure: Clearly disclosed — The rules set out the nonprofit fundraising sweepstakes structure: donation entries, a non-donation route and a donation-based prize threshold.
- source priority: Not disclosed — Neither the rules nor the entry page state which source controls if they differ; the rules only say the Sponsor’s interpretation is final.
- campaign applicability: Clearly disclosed — The rules identify the TapKat entry page for this campaign by URL.
- jurisdiction and eligibility: Clearly disclosed — Eligibility is stated: 18+, not available in Washington, OFAC exclusions.
Sweepstakes Overview: San Diego Automotive Museum, EIN 33-0147359 (the “Sponsor”), a nonprofit organization that has applied for recognition or has been granted status as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) (or subsections under Section 501(c) that are allowed to accept contributions) of the Internal Revenue Code, with an address at 2080 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 US,View official rules ↗
By obtaining an Entry in the Sweepstakes, the entrant (“Entrant”) agrees to be bound by these Official RulesView official rules ↗
is conducting a Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") to raise funds for San Diego Automotive Museum.View official rules ↗
Subject to a minimum of $90,000 in total donation proceeds received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period, the Prize is either a 2001 Corvette Z51 (approximate value of $31,500) or $10,000 in cash (“Prize”).View official rules ↗
The Sponsor's interpretation and application of the Official Rules shall be final.View official rules ↗
go to the San Diego Automotive Museum Sweepstakes Entry page at https://www.tapkat.org/san-diego-automotive-museum/P93eBEView official rules ↗
TapKat campaign ID: P93eBEView official entry page ↗
Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open to anyone 18 years or older or the age of majority in Entrant’s local jurisdiction, if older. Not available to residents of the State of Washington.View official rules ↗
Campaign identity
Clearly disclosed · 8/8TapKat campaign ID P93eBE and the rules both identify the 2001 Corvette Z51 sweepstakes.
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Reviewed for: edition identity, entry and rules association
- edition identity: Clearly disclosed — The campaign ID and headline identify the 2001 Corvette Z51 Sweepstakes.
- entry and rules association: Clearly disclosed — The rules cite the exact entry page URL for this campaign.
TapKat campaign ID: P93eBEView official entry page ↗
Headline: Win the 2001 Corvette Z51 Sweepstakes!View official entry page ↗
go to the San Diego Automotive Museum Sweepstakes Entry page at https://www.tapkat.org/san-diego-automotive-museum/P93eBEView official rules ↗
Prize DetailsRequired award conditions details are not fully disclosed.20/25
Prize identity
Clearly disclosed · 7/7One prize: a 2001 Corvette Z51 or $10,000 cash, provided as is.
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Reviewed for: prize identity, quantity, condition and limitations
- prize identity: Clearly disclosed — The rules name a 2001 Corvette Z51 (approximate value $31,500) or $10,000 in cash.
- quantity: Clearly disclosed — One grand prize is available.
- condition and limitations: Clearly disclosed — The prize is provided as is without warranty.
Subject to a minimum of $90,000 in total donation proceeds received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period, the Prize is either a 2001 Corvette Z51 (approximate value of $31,500) or $10,000 in cash (“Prize”).View official rules ↗
There is one (1) grand prize available.View official rules ↗
THE PRIZE IS OFFERED AND PROVIDED "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE BY SPONSOR OTHER THAN WHAT IS EXPRESSLY INCLUDED WITH THE PRIZE.View official rules ↗
Award conditions
Partly disclosed · 2/7The prize depends on $90,000 in donation proceeds, with a 25% fallback; who chooses between car and cash and refund terms are not stated.
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Reviewed for: award conditions, substitutions, cancellation or refunds
- award conditions: Clearly disclosed — The prize is subject to the donation threshold and the determination of proceeds by the Sponsor.
- who chooses: Not disclosed — The rules say the prize is either the car or $10,000 cash and that a winner may be required to accept a cash alternative, but do not say who chooses.
- all choices: Clearly disclosed — The two options are the 2001 Corvette Z51 or $10,000 cash.
- cash restrictions: Clearly disclosed — Cash prizes are paid by mail, wire transfer or other mutually acceptable means, and the cash prize cannot be requested in place of a non-cash prize.
- installments: Not disclosed — Whether cash is paid in one payment or installments is not stated.
- gross versus net: Clearly disclosed — Winners are solely responsible for taxes; the rules address net fair market value for tax purposes.
- threshold: Clearly disclosed — A minimum of $90,000 in total donation proceeds.
- fallback formula: Clearly disclosed — If proceeds are lower, 25% of total donation proceeds is awarded.
- operator discretion: Clearly disclosed — The Sponsor’s determination of proceeds is binding and it may substitute the prize.
- substitutions: Clearly disclosed — The prize is nontransferable and not redeemable for cash by the winner; the Sponsor may substitute equal or greater value.
- cancellation or refunds: Clearly disclosed — The Sponsor may cancel, suspend or modify the sweepstakes for fraud or fairness problems.
- refunds: Not disclosed — No donation refund terms for a cancelled sweepstakes are stated; only a sole remedy limited to return of the donation is mentioned for breach.
Subject to a minimum of $90,000 in total donation proceeds received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period, the Prize is either a 2001 Corvette Z51 (approximate value of $31,500) or $10,000 in cash (“Prize”).View official rules ↗
The determination by the Sponsor will be binding in all events other than a manifest error made by the Sponsor in the computation of the gross donations of the Sweepstakes.View official rules ↗
IN SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES, THE WINNER MAY BE REQUIRED TO ACCEPT A CASH ALTERNATIVE.View official rules ↗
except the Sponsor will deliver cash Prizes to Prize winners by U.S. mail, wire transfer, or other mutually acceptable means.View official rules ↗
Prize is nontransferable and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash by Prize winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a Prize, in whole or in part, for one of equal or greater value.View official rules ↗
All federal, state, provincial, municipal, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of Prize winner.View official rules ↗
For purposes of federal taxes, the net fair market value of a Prize, plus any published cash award applied toward the tax requirement, as of the date Prize winner receives the Prize, will determine the net fair market value of the PrizeView official rules ↗
In the event less than $90,000 in total donation proceeds are received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period, the Sponsor will award 25% of the total donation proceeds to the qualified selected winner.View official rules ↗
The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes if any fraud or other problem impacts the fair administration, security, or proper play of the Sweepstakes, as determined by the Sponsor at its sole discretion.View official rules ↗
Prize costs and taxes
Clearly disclosed · 6/6Winner pays taxes, pickup or delivery and DMV transfer costs and all unlisted expenses.
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Reviewed for: taxes and withholding, shipping or pickup, registration and travel
- taxes and withholding: Clearly disclosed — All taxes are solely the winner’s responsibility.
- shipping or pickup: Clearly disclosed — Winners must pick up or arrange delivery of the prize.
- registration and travel: Clearly disclosed — The winner signs DMV transfer documents and bears all expenses not expressly listed.
All federal, state, provincial, municipal, and local taxes are solely the responsibility of Prize winner.View official rules ↗
Prize winners must pick up their Prize(s) or arrange for delivery of their Prize(s)View official rules ↗
Prize winner must also sign any documents required by the Department of Motor Vehicles or other state regulator to transfer the vehicle to the Prize winner.View official rules ↗
All expenses and costs not expressly listed in these Official Rules are the sole responsibility of the verified Prize winner.View official rules ↗
Prize photos
Clearly disclosed · 5/5WTW’s accepted official photo review identifies the exact prize; its stored photo-review provenance is retained.
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Reviewed for: actual versus representative image, image and prize association
- actual versus representative image: Clearly disclosed — WTW’s accepted official photo review identifies the exact prize; its stored photo-review provenance is retained.
- image and prize association: Clearly disclosed — WTW’s accepted official photo review identifies the exact prize; its stored photo-review provenance is retained.
Deadlines & DrawingEntry deadlines and drawing procedures are disclosed.20/20
Entry deadline
Clearly disclosed · 8/8Entries end 11:59 PM PST on January 2, 2027, matching TapKat’s official end time.
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Reviewed for: entry close or sellout trigger, timezone, extensions
- entry close or sellout trigger: Clearly disclosed — The Sweepstakes Entry Period ends 11:59 PM PST on January 2, 2027, matching the official endsAt.
- fixed close: Clearly disclosed — A fixed date-and-time close.
- timezone: Clearly disclosed — PST is stated and TapKat’s feed gives the same instant in America/Los_Angeles.
- extensions: Clearly disclosed — Only a right to cancel, suspend or modify is stated; no sellout trigger.
The Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 AM PDT on August 24, 2026 and ends at 11:59 PM PST on January 2, 2027 (“Sweepstakes Entry Period”).View official rules ↗
Close (official endsAt): 2027-01-03T07:59:59Z (Jan 2, 2027, 11:59:59 PM PST); official timezone: America/Los_Angeles.View official entry page ↗
The Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the Sweepstakes if any fraud or other problem impacts the fair administration, security, or proper play of the Sweepstakes, as determined by the Sponsor at its sole discretion.View official rules ↗
Entry-method deadlines
Clearly disclosed · 6/6Online close and mail postmark and receipt rules are stated.
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Reviewed for: online cutoff, postmark and receipt if offered
- online cutoff: Clearly disclosed — Online donations are accepted through 11:59 PM PST on January 2, 2027.
- postmark and receipt if offered: Clearly disclosed — Mail donations and mail non-donation requests must be postmarked in the entry period and received within five business days.
The Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 AM PDT on August 24, 2026 and ends at 11:59 PM PST on January 2, 2027 (“Sweepstakes Entry Period”).View official rules ↗
mailed donations must be postmarked by the Sweepstakes Entry Period, and must be received by Sponsor within five (5) business days thereafter.View official rules ↗
To be eligible, mailers must be postmarked during the Sweepstakes Entry Period and must be received by Sponsor within five (5) business days thereafter.View official rules ↗
Drawing timing
Clearly disclosed · 6/6Random drawing on or about 2:00pm PST January 9, 2027 at the museum.
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Reviewed for: drawing timing or process, scheduled versus completed
- drawing timing or process: Clearly disclosed — One entry is drawn at random on or about January 9, 2027 at the museum.
- scheduled versus completed: Clearly disclosed — Prospective wording.
On or about 2:00pm PST on January 9, 2027 at San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, Sponsor will select one (1) entry at random drawing among all valid entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period as the potential Prize winner.View official rules ↗
Entry RequirementsRequired entry limits details are not fully disclosed.19/20
Eligibility
Clearly disclosed · 7/7Adults 18+ except Washington residents and sanctioned persons; sponsor affiliates and households excluded.
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Reviewed for: geography, age, household and excluded persons
- geography: Clearly disclosed — Not available to Washington residents; OFAC-sanctioned countries excluded.
- age: Clearly disclosed — 18 or the age of majority.
- household and excluded persons: Clearly disclosed — Sponsor-related persons, their families and household members are excluded.
Eligibility: The Sweepstakes is open to anyone 18 years or older or the age of majority in Entrant’s local jurisdiction, if older. Not available to residents of the State of Washington.View official rules ↗
and their immediate families and those living in the same household, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes.View official rules ↗
How entry works
Clearly disclosed · 5/5Four entry routes with stated donation tiers and a non-donation route.
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Reviewed for: purchase mechanics, all offered entry routes, costs
- purchase mechanics: Clearly disclosed — Donation entries are issued in stated increments such as $25 for 18 entries.
- all offered entry routes: Clearly disclosed — Four methods: online donation, mail donation, mail non-donation and in person.
- costs: Clearly disclosed — Donation tiers run from $25 for 18 entries to $2,000 for 4000; the non-donation route costs only postage.
Entries obtained by a donation to Sponsor will be issued in the following increments: (1) $25 for 18 entries; (2) $50 for 40 entries; (3) $100 for 90 entries; (4) $200 for 200 entries; (5) $350 for 400 entries; (6) $500 for 650 entries; (7) $1,000 for 1750 entries; and (8) $2,000 for 4000 entries.View official rules ↗
There are four (4) methods of entry.View official rules ↗
3. Mail Non-Donation Entry Method: During the Sweepstakes Entry Period, to obtain eighteen (18) Entries without making a donation,View official rules ↗
Entry limits
Partly disclosed · 3/4100,000-entry per-person limit and method limits stated; no household limit.
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Reviewed for: person limits, household limits, method limits, cap unit
- person limits: Clearly disclosed — Limit of 100,000 entries per person.
- household limits: Not disclosed — No household entry limit is stated; household wording concerns eligibility and anti-fraud presumption only.
- method limits: Clearly disclosed — The non-donation route gives 18 entries per mailer and bulk mailings are barred.
- cap unit: Clearly disclosed — The unit is entries per person; odds depend on total eligible entries.
Limit of 100,000 Entries per person regardless of entry type.View official rules ↗
and their immediate families and those living in the same household, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes.View official rules ↗
3. Mail Non-Donation Entry Method: During the Sweepstakes Entry Period, to obtain eighteen (18) Entries without making a donation,View official rules ↗
Bulk mailings, multiple requests enclosed in a single envelope, and mailings bearing metered or pre-printed postage indicative of bulk processing are prohibitedView official rules ↗
Winning Odds: The odds of winning the Prize(s) depend on the total number of eligible Entries received.View official rules ↗
Recurring charges
Not applicable · 4/4The rules offer one-time donations and a non-donation route; no membership or recurring-charge entry route is offered.
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Reviewed for: recurring charges, subscription cancellation
There are four (4) methods of entry.View official rules ↗
Entries obtained by a donation to Sponsor will be issued in the following increments: (1) $25 for 18 entries; (2) $50 for 40 entries; (3) $100 for 90 entries; (4) $200 for 200 entries; (5) $350 for 400 entries; (6) $500 for 650 entries; (7) $1,000 for 1750 entries; and (8) $2,000 for 4000 entries.View official rules ↗
Winner & Prize ClaimRequired winner notification details are not fully disclosed.9/10
Winner selection
Clearly disclosed · 4/4One entry is selected at random.
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Reviewed for: selection process, winner count
- selection process: Clearly disclosed — Random drawing among all valid entries.
- winner count: Clearly disclosed — One grand prize and one selected entry.
On or about 2:00pm PST on January 9, 2027 at San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101, Sponsor will select one (1) entry at random drawing among all valid entries received during the Sweepstakes Entry Period as the potential Prize winner.View official rules ↗
There is one (1) grand prize available.View official rules ↗
Winner notification
Partly disclosed · 2/3Winner notified by contact details; only an on-request winner list is described.
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Reviewed for: notification method, announcement process
- notification method: Clearly disclosed — Winners are notified using the contact information provided at entry.
- announcement process: Not disclosed — No public announcement is described; a winner’s list is available only by stamped-envelope request.
Winner(s) will be notified according to the contact information provided to the Sponsor at the time of the entry.View official rules ↗
Winner’s List: Entrants may request the name of the winner or winners by sending a request entitled “Name of Winners” and a self-addressed stamped #10 envelopeView official rules ↗
Prize claim
Clearly disclosed · 3/330-day response, 10-day acceptance, disqualification and alternate selection are stated.
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Reviewed for: claim deadline, disqualification, unclaimed prize
- claim deadline: Clearly disclosed — Respond within 30 days and confirm acceptance within 10 days.
- disqualification: Clearly disclosed — Failure to respond may result in disqualification and forfeiture.
- unclaimed prize: Clearly disclosed — The Sponsor may select an alternate winner.
Potential Winners must respond to the potential Winner notification within 30 days and after notification confirm acceptance of the Prize(s) or Grand Prize Cash Option (if offered) within 10 days.View official rules ↗
If a potential Winner fails to respond to the notification email within the 30-day period, the potential Winner may be disqualified and, in such instances, will forfeit any claim to any of the Prizes(s) and Sponsor may, at its discretion, select an alternate potential Prize winner from all remaining valid Entries.View official rules ↗
- Prize
- 2001 Corvette Z51 OR $10,000 cash; if donation proceeds are below $90,000, prize becomes 25% of total donation proceeds
- Entry deadline
- 2027-01-02
- Prize value
- $31,500
- Free entry
- Free entry open
- Free-entry deadlines
- Free-entry submissions are open under the reviewed deadlines. Request online, then mail the form: Postmark by Jan 2, 2027 (time zone not stated). Receipt is required within five business days after the entry period. The online request alone is not an entry; follow the mailer instructions.
- Odds
- Unknown
- Odds basis
- Case 2: the 100,000-entry limit applies per person regardless of entry type; denominator is null.
- Free entry method
- Official no-donation mail-in entry method; each eligible mailer receives 18 entries.
- Drawing date
- Jan 9, 2027
- Last verified
- 2026-11-08
- Official rules
- Official rules
- YEAR / MAKE / MODEL
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Z51
- EXTERIOR
- Black-on-black
- ENGINE
- 5.7L LS-series / LS1 V8; professionally rebuilt
- HORSEPOWER
- 350 hp
- TRANSMISSION
- Factory 6-speed manual
- DRIVETRAIN
- Rear-wheel drive
- ENGINE MILEAGE
- Approximately 25,000 miles since rebuild
- BUILD / CONDITION
- Specific sponsor-published vehicle with documented upgrades; awarded AS-IS under the rules
San Diego Automotive Museum is a nonprofit automotive museum using a TapKat-hosted sweepstakes fundraiser to support exhibitions, education and automotive-history programming.
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