value of a ZL 1 clone with a real ZL1 motor

[PeteLeathersac]

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I believe the drivetrain is at least equal in monetary value to the body on a rare optioned model. When you look in different value guides, read the amount of percentages that are attributed to the engine options! In Corvettes look at L-88's or ZL-1's or LS-6's they are listed at, add 300% or 500% to the 5 different grades assigned to the car.
Normal engine options are given a monetary figure such as add $5000.00 for LS-5 or add $ 7500.00 for example LT-1.

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Warren...what you're referring to is the value added to a car because a specific engine option is known to have been originally shipped w/ that specific Vin...not the value of the original engine itself, loose and astray from the car...right?.

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"...As long as you know it exists and you know where it is, maybe its not necessary to purchase the motor at ransom prices..."

As far as this statement goes, if I had the car and knew where the original engine was, I'd do all I could to obtain it.. Knowing where it was wouldn't be good enough as at any time some hero could deck it...then whataya' got!.

~ Pete

[427king]

Although he is right in one respect. The zl1 option was worth more than the car itself was in 1969 prices.

[Chevy454]

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Without that original engine, then what makes the ZL-1 Camaro so desireable? It is just like another Camaro with TI, M22 & HD 4:10 axles, an iron block COPO would be just as valuable.

I Agree. I'd rather have a proper "clone" with a real ZL1 driveline than a "ZL1" with a "Clone" driveline.


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The car market for the past 38 years disagrees...

[Eddie M.]

well if I found the block for mine I'd pass if it was to high heck I'd end up paying more for the block then I did for the whole car with a ce block even if it was a cheap price

[Charley Lillard]

Warren...I know you and you are not that dumb...

[jl8z28]

If two people had ZL1s for sale for 1 mil,one had the original motor, the other did not which one would you buy.

[427king]

If the car that didnt have the right motor was a red RS,id personally take the NOM car.But let me ask this, if a zl1 with the real motor was 1M, and a real car [equivalent condition,etc]with a CE was 500K, which one would YOU buy???[since its being stated that the motor is worth 1/2 the car]

[LS6 RAT]

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Warren...what you're referring to is the value added to a car because a specific engine option is known to have been originally shipped w/ that specific Vin...not the value of the original engine itself, loose and astray from the car...right?.



~ Pete


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Yes, that correct, Pete.