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98_Camaro · 02-17-2010, 07:21 PM

Hey Cam5!

Right, so here in the SoCal region, we've got this beautiful 1971 Stingray for sale.
It has a powerful 454 LS6 (not crate; made from quality parts), T-Tops, A/C, and the real kicker- a 4 speed manual transmission.
How much fun is that? A big block manual trans combo!

It's even had its picture taken for a publication (though it never made it into the final product; the '69 Camaro was too much competition) a couple years ago!

A little history:
It was bought as a project car. It just a regular 454. We bought it to throw in a bigger engine and sell it, which is where we stand today. It's never had a rust and has only had a handful of owners.
Since around spring of '09, it's been sitting around at Ken Grody Ford's fleet branch location, so it's essentially been garaged for about a year.

All we're asking for is $50,000 obo. If interested, you can call Louis at 562-318-9150, or throw a PM by me. Located in Whitter/Buena Park
Thanks for your time.

98_Camaro · 03-07-2010, 09:44 PM

Okay guys, we're down to $50,000 now!

98_Camaro · 07-27-2010, 01:22 AM

Major Bump.
Still trying to sell.

talwell · 07-27-2010, 05:56 PM

Is there anything special, rare or more desirable about it that you gave it that pricetag? It is a very nice looking car but I have never seen one in this age range sell anywhere near that price. The LS6 is a great engine but not enough to inflate the price that much.

Scrappy Doo · 07-27-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talwell

Is there anything special, rare or more desirable about it that you gave it that pricetag? It is a very nice looking car but I have never seen one in this age range sell anywhere near that price. The LS6 is a great engine but not enough to inflate the price that much.

Was thinking the same thing.

bluedevil02 · 07-27-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scrappy Doo

Was thinking the same thing.

98_Camaro · 07-28-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talwell

Is there anything special, rare or more desirable about it that you gave it that pricetag? It is a very nice looking car but I have never seen one in this age range sell anywhere near that price. The LS6 is a great engine but not enough to inflate the price that much.

Other than the big-block-4-speed combo with A/C, not really. To be honest, I think my dad bought it during his mid-life crisis. He didn't really think things through, and I don't even think he can break even on it.

talwell · 07-28-2010, 12:22 PM

Ok - fully understand.

Please dont take this the wrong way as I am just trying to assist you.

Based on what I see and the muscle car market at this time - he should adjust his asking price to about $14k-$18k if he is looking to sell it. Unfortunately investment never equals market value and this one just looks way off.

For the $50k pricetag today you can get a '63 split window coupe or a 427 tri power car that are in nice condition.

98_Camaro · 07-28-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talwell

Ok - fully understand.

Please dont take this the wrong way as I am just trying to assist you.

Based on what I see and the muscle car market at this time - he should adjust his asking price to about $14k-$18k if he is looking to sell it. Unfortunately investment never equals market value and this one just looks way off.

For the $50k pricetag today you can get a '63 split window coupe or a 427 tri power car that are in nice condition.

I think he'd be willing to adjust the price if he didn't take a $50k loan out on the house.

Honestly, I stopped caring about the car along time ago (about the time I stopped fitting comfortably in it

), and now I'm just trying to help him move it since I've got college coming up next year, and I'd like to know where I stand once finances start coming into play.

Scrappy Doo · 07-28-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talwell

Ok - fully understand.

Please dont take this the wrong way as I am just trying to assist you.

Based on what I see and the muscle car market at this time - he should adjust his asking price to about $14k-$18k if he is looking to sell it. Unfortunately investment never equals market value and this one just looks way off.

For the $50k pricetag today you can get a '63 split window coupe or a 427 tri power car that are in nice condition.

yes. He may get 20k if he gets really lucky, but I doubt it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98_Camaro

I think he'd be willing to adjust the price if he didn't take a $50k loan out on the house.

Honestly, I stopped caring about the car along time ago (about the time I stopped fitting comfortably in it

), and now I'm just trying to help him move it since I've got college coming up next year, and I'd like to know where I stand once finances start coming into play.

At this point it's just time to cut your loses and dump the thing. you will just have to explain that it will take a special kind of sucker to pay 50k for this car.

papabearcamaro · 07-29-2010, 01:12 PM

Yup, I had a 1970 Coupe #1 condition,matching numbers,350/350 HP,4 speed Corvette years ago that I kick myself every day for selling (the old story,getting married,needed a house,etc.) I would gladly pay 50 grand if I found another one of those in the condition mine was in wayyyyy before I paid close to 50 for this one. Not hating..just saying. Good luck

formare · 08-08-2010, 09:25 AM

If this helps... Cars are not investments in this price range but rather hobbies. Hobbies cost money but are good for the soul. If he gets any money for this car he will be ahead of the game for some folks strippers are a hobby, traveling is a hobby. Neither of those can recoup the cost- but your dad has a chance to get at least some back.

Ps - on an ipad always sp the word "neither" yourself. Seems the ipad chooses a word that is very well lets just say very.

03-07-2010, 09:44 PM	#2
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	Okay guys, we're down to $50,000 now! __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

07-27-2010, 01:22 AM	#3
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	Major Bump. Still trying to sell. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

07-29-2010, 01:12 PM	#11
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Yup, I had a 1970 Coupe #1 condition,matching numbers,350/350 HP,4 speed Corvette years ago that I kick myself every day for selling (the old story,getting married,needed a house,etc.) I would gladly pay 50 grand if I found another one of those in the condition mine was in wayyyyy before I paid close to 50 for this one. Not hating..just saying. Good luck __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

08-08-2010, 09:25 AM	#12
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	If this helps... Cars are not investments in this price range but rather hobbies. Hobbies cost money but are good for the soul. If he gets any money for this car he will be ahead of the game for some folks strippers are a hobby, traveling is a hobby. Neither of those can recoup the cost- but your dad has a chance to get at least some back. Ps - on an ipad always sp the word "neither" yourself. Seems the ipad chooses a word that is very well lets just say very. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

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02-17-2010, 07:21 PM	#1
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	1971 Corvette- LS6 4-speed Hey Cam5! Right, so here in the SoCal region, we've got this beautiful 1971 Stingray for sale. It has a powerful 454 LS6 (not crate; made from quality parts), T-Tops, A/C, and the real kicker- a 4 speed manual transmission. How much fun is that? A big block manual trans combo! It's even had its picture taken for a publication (though it never made it into the final product; the '69 Camaro was too much competition) a couple years ago! A little history: It was bought as a project car. It just a regular 454. We bought it to throw in a bigger engine and sell it, which is where we stand today. It's never had a rust and has only had a handful of owners. Since around spring of '09, it's been sitting around at Ken Grody Ford's fleet branch location, so it's essentially been garaged for about a year. All we're asking for is *$50,000* obo. If interested, you can call Louis at 562-318-9150, or throw a PM by me. Located in Whitter/Buena Park Thanks for your time. Attached Images __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC Last edited by 98_Camaro; 07-27-2010 at 01:23 AM.

07-27-2010, 05:56 PM	#4
talwell Drives: 1969 LS1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,061	Is there anything special, rare or more desirable about it that you gave it that pricetag? It is a very nice looking car but I have never seen one in this age range sell anywhere near that price. The LS6 is a great engine but not enough to inflate the price that much.

07-28-2010, 12:22 PM	#8
talwell Drives: 1969 LS1 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 1,061	Ok - fully understand. Please dont take this the wrong way as I am just trying to assist you. Based on what I see and the muscle car market at this time - he should adjust his asking price to about $14k-$18k if he is looking to sell it. Unfortunately investment never equals market value and this one just looks way off. For the $50k pricetag today you can get a '63 split window coupe or a 427 tri power car that are in nice condition.