69 COPO Camaro

[JChlupsa]

Sad how that car was left but with docs it would be a nice car to restore, just wish i had the $$ would be the only COPO in Hawaii (unless i can find the BM car) Also is that a Chevelle Convt behind it, kind of looks like it might have a Motion decal on the rear qtr window???


Also if anyone picks this one up let me know if you would likde to sell the Alum Slots it shows on the car now.

[Jeff H]

This car was on Ebay earlier this year or late last year I think. I definitely remember seeing it for sale though.

[CTChevelle]

This car was for sale on Ebay over a year ago. Same seller, different Ebay name. Had a 70 Deuce and the LS6 ragtop that is in the background. Here is a link to the previous post https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/show...=true#Post7589

I'm not sure if the link is going to work, but it was discussed in 01/02. Hope this helps for any prospective buyers.

[olredalert]

------So,looking back at the past,the car has never left its last location next to the "LS6"convert.This has got me wondering if Eli ever got a COPO for his dad.Does he still post at all?..........Bill S

[RPZ28]

I went to look at this car a year ago, it's a real mess. The only original drive train parts are the BE rear and the 840 heads. Wrong intake, carb, distributor, altenator and pulleys. The only striaght part on the car is the new GM hood. Interior is thrashed. I thought 3,000 mile car would be alot better. If anyone is interested in bidding on the car I strongly feel you should see the car first.
Ron

[Maxx]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img] Right! You tell it like it is Ron!

[mc25t190]

is the chevelle in the background (ls6 convertible) the one that was on ebay and up for sale not long ago on this site, discussed at length.

[whitetop]

I know what you mean. Old race cars have led a hard life. A guy in my hometown has a '69 B/B Camaro convertible race car that was raced since '71 or so. Car has about 30k miles but looks more like 300k. Top of fenders have a million dents from dropped cylinder heads, intakes and tools. Just about every dash part has a hole cut into it for gauges or buttons of some sort. No front end wiring, car is stripped, rear wheelwells trimmed etc. The only redeeming value is the car is rust free and never wrecked. When you picture a beat up, crusty old drag car this is it.
Dave

[hvychev]

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Again...car needs tons of work but has a really neat history including mysterious owners, murder, etc.


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Very interesting........could you elaborate?

[Eli]

Eli here-

Don't post often, but visit every day!! No, have never purchased a copo but still looking. When this car was originally up on eBAy I was the successful bidder at a bid price of between 30K and 31K. I sent a 5K deposit to the seller and asked to speak with the original owner (as was promised in the original auction). The seller, though very nice, was never able to arrange for a meeting. Also, at the time the seller was unwilling to allow me to pay for copo documentation (the seller had committed to me that he would allow this during the auction). About 1 week after I sent in the 5K deposit the seller returned the deposit to me saying he was going to keep the car and restore it. I want to stress that the seller was very respectful, and kept most promises. My only frustration was his unwillingness to allow me to pay for proper documentation in support of a sale. Glad he has it now. Car needs tons of work, however it is (in my opinion) not being misrepresented.

A couple of other things.....

I will bid on this car again as my original price of $30,400ish (I can't remember the exact final bid price), plus the cost of documentation totals about $32K (current bid price). When the original auction was ongoing there was much discussion about the 'fair market value' of this car. In the end I seem to remember that all agreed that fair market value was in the eye of the beholder. Again...car needs tons of work but has a really neat history including mysterious owners, murder, etc.

Also...my heart and soul longs for an original black copo project more than anything else. Any help from members here?

Thanks again for a great resource.

Eli