'71 Z28 on ebay - Questionable?

redlines4us · #1 05-31-2006, 03:15 PM

I just ran across this car on ebay and was wondering how you could determine if this is actually a real Z28 and why would the original owner sell the trim tag along with the original engine? Sounds kind of fishy to me. (Read Story)

ebay Camaro

Also, I wonder why the seller recently bought this repro trim tag:

ebay Trim Tag

Do you think it's possible that this tag may end up on this car in the future? Is that legal?

Just curious! Bill

**Hotrodpaul** · #2 05-31-2006, 03:39 PM

The Tach and gas pedal look legit. Did not see a trim tag pic to verify if it showed Z28 near the bottom (Norwood only). Too bad the original engine was damaged.

Paul

**Rick H** · #3 05-31-2006, 04:53 PM

"Did not see a trim tag pic to verify if it showed Z28 near the bottom (Norwood only)."

Paul,
Did you read the post above you and the auction?? The tag is GONE so I have no clue how you can read it..

LOL.

Car will need some work. Hugger Orange was not a 1971 color and without a trim tag to verify color and interior this car will be difficult to correct.

Rick H.

firstgenaddict · #4 05-31-2006, 06:54 PM

That car has alot of questions surrounding it. Where are the pics of the rear? What are the rear end date codes? Axle Codes?
What are the trans numbers?
I would also want to see some type of positive proof that it is a real Z... Original Spring Tags... Numbers matching trans... something...
Also I thought that 71 Z's had 12 bolts... I oculd be wrong on this thoug.
It should have a rear sway bar and only one fuel line 3/8"

**Steve Shauger** · #5 05-31-2006, 07:00 PM

70 was the last year for the 12 bolt in the camaro.

**MosportGreen66** · #6 05-31-2006, 07:09 PM

www.nastyZ28.com says... "12 bolt rearend WAS NOT USED AT ALL, all cars got the 10 bolt 8.5" corparate rear."

jbclassics · #7 05-31-2006, 07:31 PM

1971 Z28's had a 10 bolt - 8.5"

patriots74 · #8 06-01-2006, 04:12 PM

Hello

I am the owner of the car. I have no idea why the cowl tag was sold back in the day, thats the story I was told. The only reason I took and added a pic of the vin plate was to show an ebayer the vin plate because he requested it. It has all the features from z28.com on the car. Look, I dont have anything to hide. So please ask me for the facts and I will give you an honest answer.

patriots74 · #9 06-01-2006, 05:12 PM

oh and I am only asking in the low 20's for it, not 40

**Rick H** · #10 06-03-2006, 01:39 AM

Do you know how much it is going to cost someone to make the car correct? And without a trim tag to verify correctness, it's going to be a difficult time.

From the auction: "This Camaro Was Painted By A Reputable Local Professional. It Is A $7000 Brand New Paint Job, This Painter Specializes In Classic Cars."

Do you realize that Hugger Orange is NOT a 1971 color and the $7000 dollar paint job to a purist is a mute point? I'm not sure why someone would stick that much money in to a paint job that is incorrect on a desirable car.

A person that specializes in classic cars would have researched and known that it was wrong.

Where are the rear bumper guards? Found on ALL 1971 Z/28's.
The correct Z/28 rally wheels and streering wheel would help as well.

I think you're going to have a hard time selling that car to anyone looking for a correct Z/28.

Car looks good but far from being correct.
Good luck.

Rick H.

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