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