$128,000 Z-28 Last night on BJ Auction - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

War Eagle · 01-06-2009, 06:27 PM

Did any of you guys catch the Barrett Jackson Auction on the Speed Channel last night. There was a gorgeous Z-28 on there that went for $128,000, I believe it was a 1969.

It had the RS emblem on the grill and the Camaro Society had originally ruled that it was an incorrect restoration. They had to eat crow when the original owner produced photos of the car at the dealership on day of purchase with both the RS and Z-28 emblems on it.

Muscle cars are still bringing a lot of cash at these auctions, there were a couple of Mach 1s that also sold for a bundle.

Edit: Sorry Mod I put this in the wrong forum
Steve

zebra · 01-06-2009, 06:50 PM

any pics?

LS3SSRS · 01-06-2009, 07:00 PM

Ya man that car was a 69 and it was gorgeous.

The Great KJ · 01-06-2009, 07:22 PM

Was it the 2008 auction on the Speed Channel?

NVMY68SS · 01-06-2009, 07:51 PM

It was the 2008 recap from Vegas........wait for the Scottsdale event coming in a little over a week. Then we'll see how the stupid money if flowing.

PsyDoc · 01-06-2009, 08:21 PM

Yes, this was a rebroadcast of an earlier auction. There were/are a number of issues suggested about this car that have come to light that could be heading for legal action...if you believe what you read on different camaro websites. Apparently, the 2nd owner sold the vin tag, cowl tag, & upper hidden vin off of the car that was presumably beyond restoration. Many years later, these same items were sold on ebay (around 2003). Several years later, the VIN appears on a restorable Camaro body sold for $128k at the BJ auction in Vegas.

As for the photos, how can a car have a license plate already attached to it on the day of purchase?? I realize that, in some states, you keep the same license plate regardless of the car, but I do not know how common that was back on November 15th, 1968 in Valier, MT where the car was originally purchased (according to the Protect-O-Plate). There appears to be some fraud going on with "desirable" classic cars and arrests have been made in other states of individuals restoring cars and "misrepresenting" their pedigree.

detroitboy · 01-06-2009, 08:29 PM

The big money world of car collecting is no place for amateurs. That said....it should be interesting to see how prices hold up this year with the world economy going in circles. I can't wait till next week. Speedvision now broadcasts in HD which should make it even better.

*Mindz* · 01-06-2009, 08:40 PM

I was tricked!!! I misread auction as action...

camaro5 · 01-06-2009, 08:46 PM

Don't miss the 2009 Scottsdale auction starting one week from tonight, Tuesday Jan.13th at 7pm est on SPEED.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-06-2009, 09:19 PM

Moved.

09'Z28 · 01-06-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

any pics?

6th picture under Las Vegas '08 - Saturday October 18, '08 (only one i could find)
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/galle...os/default.asp

*Milk 1027* · 01-07-2009, 01:41 AM

Is it this one?

Stingr69 · 01-07-2009, 12:56 PM

I will take a bite of that crow as well....No way that RS emblem belongs on the grill. The RS Z/28 would not have been built with it there. If it was originaly sold that way it was a mistake by the factory but unless they have fantastic documentation, I call

-Mark.

P.S. - even if it WAS done at the factory, it needs to come OFF!

Matster · 01-07-2009, 01:36 PM

If the Green one above is indeed the one your talking about, here are the rest of the spec's

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01-06-2009, 06:27 PM	#1
War Eagle Drives: 1969 Chevelle, Avanti, 2010 GT500 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 179	$128,000 Z-28 Last night on BJ Auction Did any of you guys catch the Barrett Jackson Auction on the Speed Channel last night. There was a gorgeous Z-28 on there that went for $128,000, I believe it was a 1969. It had the RS emblem on the grill and the Camaro Society had originally ruled that it was an incorrect restoration. They had to eat crow when the original owner produced photos of the car at the dealership on day of purchase with both the RS and Z-28 emblems on it. Muscle cars are still bringing a lot of cash at these auctions, there were a couple of Mach 1s that also sold for a bundle. Edit: Sorry Mod I put this in the wrong forum Steve __________________ Back in a Chevelle after 41 years. Last edited by War Eagle; 01-06-2009 at 06:30 PM. Reason: oops

01-06-2009, 06:50 PM	#2
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01-06-2009, 07:00 PM	#3
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	Ya man that car was a 69 and it was gorgeous. __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

01-06-2009, 07:22 PM	#4
The Great KJ The Great KJ Drives: 09 Challenger R/T & 05 Caravan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 481 View My Garage	Was it the 2008 auction on the Speed Channel? __________________ Former Cars - 1980 Z28 / 1987 IROC-Z / 1991 Z28

01-06-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 697	The big money world of car collecting is no place for amateurs. That said....it should be interesting to see how prices hold up this year with the world economy going in circles. I can't wait till next week. Speedvision now broadcasts in HD which should make it even better. __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

01-06-2009, 07:51 PM	#5
NVMY68SS Drives #296 Drives: 1968 Camaro SS - 350/5 Speed Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 953	It was the 2008 recap from Vegas........wait for the Scottsdale event coming in a little over a week. Then we'll see how the stupid money if flowing.

01-06-2009, 08:21 PM	#6
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	Yes, this was a rebroadcast of an earlier auction. There were/are a number of issues suggested about this car that have come to light that could be heading for legal action...if you believe what you read on different camaro websites. Apparently, the 2nd owner sold the vin tag, cowl tag, & upper hidden vin off of the car that was presumably beyond restoration. Many years later, these same items were sold on ebay (around 2003). Several years later, the VIN appears on a restorable Camaro body sold for $128k at the BJ auction in Vegas. As for the photos, how can a car have a license plate already attached to it on the day of purchase?? I realize that, in some states, you keep the same license plate regardless of the car, but I do not know how common that was back on November 15th, 1968 in Valier, MT where the car was originally purchased (according to the Protect-O-Plate). There appears to be some fraud going on with "desirable" classic cars and arrests have been made in other states of individuals restoring cars and "misrepresenting" their pedigree.

01-06-2009, 08:40 PM	#8
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I was tricked!!! I misread auction as action... __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

01-06-2009, 08:46 PM	#9
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01-06-2009, 09:19 PM	#10
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Moved. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-07-2009, 01:41 AM	#12
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01-07-2009, 12:56 PM	#13
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	I will take a bite of that crow as well....No way that RS emblem belongs on the grill. The RS Z/28 would not have been built with it there. If it was originaly sold that way it was a mistake by the factory but unless they have fantastic documentation, I call -Mark. P.S. - even if it WAS done at the factory, it needs to come OFF! Last edited by Stingr69; 01-09-2009 at 04:32 PM. Reason: "RS" was "Z/28" - My Bad

01-07-2009, 01:36 PM	#14
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	If the Green one above is indeed the one your talking about, here are the rest of the spec's __________________ 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.

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