1970 vs 1971 Z28 (apples to oranges?)

[Dave Rifkin]

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Sounds like your trying to convince yourself one way or another which is fine. I've been looking to add a nice one for quite awhile. I think they're both good choices and investments. I think most see the 70 as the pinnacle of horsepower years and the 71 as the beginning of the end of the horsepower era. Besides that I see little to bicker about between the two. 71 could be touted as more practical as the higher octane gas is less of an issue. 70 will always be more popular I would guess. In my mind a higher end 70 vs. its equal model 71 both with docs and #'s represents approx. 30-40% difference in price.

How did the inspection of the 70 in Michigan go? Showdown car by any chance?

Good luck in the hunt.

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Not really trying to convince myself either way I was just curious to see if others agreed that the '70 was head and shoulders above the '71 in terms of desirability.

As for the '70 in Michigan: no it was not a Showdown car, it was being sold by a private party. Jack Seymour took a ride to check the car out for me and although the driveline was 90% complete and original to the car, Jack noted enough little things that were missing or in need of correction that I decided to pass.
Besides, the seller decided to keep the car and enjoy it after he re-assembled it for the sale.

So my search continues; I am in no big hurry as my wife and I really aren't ready to buy the car just yet. We are looking at making the purchase in the Spring / Summer unless the right opportunity presents itself. I thought the car in Michigan might have been that opportunity but, thanks to Jack and his knowledge of these cars I was able to keep myself from jumping at the first car that came along.