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bowtiedriver · 09-30-2008, 01:46 PM

I am searching for a 69 Z/28. I found one for sale in the paper for $9,800. The photo shows the car as indeed a 69 z/28, hugger orange with white stripes, and looks just fine, like its been in a garage. Red flag went up for me, no way is that possible that car for that price ( yeah right).
But if it is how do I know if its real or some type of clone remake? Is there a website i can go to, or has someone in here made some sort of list of things to look for? ( searched but no luck). I emailed them to initiate conversation and get the story on it.
Any help would be appreciated.

headpunter · 09-30-2008, 01:58 PM

even for a clone that is a bad ass price, id buy it if the interior was in good condition

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-30-2008, 02:01 PM

Yeah, sounds like the owner doesn't like money. Shame, shame.

Matster · 09-30-2008, 02:03 PM

Matching numbers, get the VIN and it can be checked. This is just one site that might be able to do so and I know there was a time you could do so through GM, with VIN to see if engine was original or not.http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/g...FReenAod-kx6FQ

Matster · 09-30-2008, 02:08 PM

Before I decided on a new gen 5 I was looking for a 67-69 and this price seems a little suspect. An original with matching numbers could be had for a range of 40K - 80K depending on the overall condition. This may help once you get the VIN http://www.vehicleidentificationnumb...in_detail.html

Hylton · 09-30-2008, 02:34 PM

There is too much to cover on the topic here. Go to www.camaros.net/forums and do a search there. Also www.Camaros.org is another good website for finding out how to authenticate a real 69 Z/28. I can tell you right now that the car is BS. No running/driving/decent looking '69 Z/28 can be had for less than 25K. I know of projects selling for 30K.

Be very careful because the crooks out there are getting very good at building a fake car.

Sierra · 09-30-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowtiedriver

I am searching for a 69 Z/28. I found one for sale in the paper for $9,800. The photo shows the car as indeed a 69 z/28, hugger orange with white stripes, and looks just fine, like its been in a garage. Red flag went up for me, no way is that possible that car for that price ( yeah right).
But if it is how do I know if its real or some type of clone remake? Is there a website i can go to, or has someone in here made some sort of list of things to look for? ( searched but no luck). I emailed them to initiate conversation and get the story on it.
Any help would be appreciated.

Try the White Book, It lists vins and such for every year for the camaro, My copy has up until 2002 ,

bowtiedriver · 09-30-2008, 03:55 PM

thanks everyone. I will start to make my own checklist from the links and info you have provided. Hylton and Master, those thoughts ran through my head as well, that is why I need to educate myself and not get taken. But again thanks all.

CHVY4LF · 10-01-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

I can tell you right now that the car is BS. No running/driving/decent looking '69 Z/28 can be had for less than 25K. I know of projects selling for 30K.

True, i couldn't find just a '69 body for less then $10-$15k

Zieke · 10-01-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CHVY4LF

True, i couldn't find just a '69 body for less then $10-$15k

well than. heres a story for you guys.
a friend of my went of the deep end and did something very stupid.
he sold his 67-69 RS/SS, cant remember the year, for $3,500!!!!
the body was in great condition, no motor tho, and stripped interior. he was just starting the project.

09-30-2008, 01:46 PM	#1
bowtiedriver Drives: 2009 WhiteHot G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 71	how to verify original first gen's I am searching for a 69 Z/28. I found one for sale in the paper for $9,800. The photo shows the car as indeed a 69 z/28, hugger orange with white stripes, and looks just fine, like its been in a garage. Red flag went up for me, no way is that possible that car for that price ( yeah right). But if it is how do I know if its real or some type of clone remake? Is there a website i can go to, or has someone in here made some sort of list of things to look for? ( searched but no luck). I emailed them to initiate conversation and get the story on it. Any help would be appreciated.

09-30-2008, 01:58 PM	#2
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	even for a clone that is a bad ass price, id buy it if the interior was in good condition __________________ Stop Whinging

09-30-2008, 02:01 PM	#3
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Yeah, sounds like the owner doesn't like money. Shame, shame. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

09-30-2008, 02:03 PM	#4
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Matching numbers, get the VIN and it can be checked. This is just one site that might be able to do so and I know there was a time you could do so through GM, with VIN to see if engine was original or not.http://www.autocheck.com/consumers/g...FReenAod-kx6FQ __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

09-30-2008, 02:08 PM	#5
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Before I decided on a new gen 5 I was looking for a 67-69 and this price seems a little suspect. An original with matching numbers could be had for a range of 40K - 80K depending on the overall condition. This may help once you get the VIN http://www.vehicleidentificationnumb...in_detail.html __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

09-30-2008, 02:34 PM	#6
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	There is too much to cover on the topic here. Go to www.camaros.net/forums and do a search there. Also www.Camaros.org is another good website for finding out how to authenticate a real 69 Z/28. I can tell you right now that the car is BS. No running/driving/decent looking '69 Z/28 can be had for less than 25K. I know of projects selling for 30K. Be very careful because the crooks out there are getting very good at building a fake car. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

09-30-2008, 03:55 PM	#8
bowtiedriver Drives: 2009 WhiteHot G8 Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 71	thanks everyone. I will start to make my own checklist from the links and info you have provided. Hylton and Master, those thoughts ran through my head as well, that is why I need to educate myself and not get taken. But again thanks all.

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