I've been trying to save this car for years now. The lady lets it sit outside, Last year I went there with $20K cash from the sale of my rs/ss coupe. Kids freaked out, but she wouldn't sell. Single mom, bought the car from original owner in Indiana about 20 years ago, then moved out here to Northern California. Car's got 39K original miles, 396/325 with 4-spd. Original paint, couple of dings. Everything appears original. No rust (yet), lots of mildew smell inside. Very cool car. She has a pretty good idea of what it's worth, but I feel I almost had her with a two-inch stack of hundreds! My research shows that it was probably on the track in 69 for one reason or another. Super rare, and it kills me to have this car sitting less than 5 miles from my house.

If someone can tell me how to post a picture of the car I will.

If the car has the original drivetrain and everything checks out as original and restorable 20K wont do it. Thats not to say if she were unaware of the current value or hit a rough financial spot you might not get lucky and land it for that money. I paid $25K for my L34/M20 Z11 project car five years ago. I would say something solid and complete that needed a complete restoration would start around 30K these days if it is what it is.

If the car was on the track and it is solid in need of only a light restoration I would say it is worth closer to 50k the way it sets.

Take her a car cover and plastic tarp. It will show you truly care about the car not to mention hiding it from everyone else! I know of a car just like you describe but the lady drives that baby everywhere (in No Cal also) but s/b I think.

Great idea.

If the car was on the track and it is solid in need of only a light restoration I would say it is worth closer to 50k the way it sets.

I agree on the above statement, 50K based on your description.

It will be tough to place it as a festival car unless its on the short list of vins documented for BB's used at the Indy 500. My POP with my car has it delivered to Bob Baker Chevrolet in Indianapolis on May 13th, 1969 but I cant place it any closer to the gates of IMS than that.

I think that's a swell idea with the cover and tarp. I really do think I would've walked drove away in it with the 20K, but her son who's still "getting his #^$#*& together" really wants it and has wanted it ever since he wasn't a knucklehead, so she actually tried to get a hold of him at that time but couldn't. I finally left and then waited for her call, never happened.

I would definately put this car $40-50K, given the minimal work needed and the value of the completed resto. Just wish I had those kind of beans.

There are only two other "Camaro guys" in the area that I know of who know about the car and have made $$ offers years back.

I'll be on my way to get that cover and tarp!

here's a lousy pic from my cell phone.

http://groups.msn.com/Z11/shoebox.msnw

$20K is a lowball offer in todays market. $35K may get the car. Thats if it is in the condition you describe.

...not trying to 'hijack' this thread, ...but what is the going (ballpark) price for a SB '69 pacer (some rust, mostly original, ...needing full resto)?

...I think the tarp idea is a good one, ...hope it works out for you, ...keep us posted.

Oh no, look at all those bicycles! Get a padded car cover.

Nantucket, know what you mean about "bean" thing but if I can pass one thing to you, if you can offer a more really fair price you both could be winners. Too many times I said the same thing only to kick myself years later for letting something slip by, and I wish that does not happen to you. Wish you luck.

If you increase your offer too dramatically - you will spook her.
Take it slow, and try to find out what it will take to buy it.

Tell her a story about it being your dream car.
If you start making a big deal, she will start asking around.

Just check in, every couple of weeks. Cover the car - fill the tires, ect.

Good points Jeff! Sounds like you have had some practical experience my friend. Smooth, very smooooooth.

Why don't you just ask the gal to marry you?

i'd really, really be taking one for the team, if you know what i mean. i'm not quite sure she's into men, either.....

:p :p :p Thats funny nantucket!!

39K original miles.
Might be worth a lifestyle change for a little bit. :D

you can do the 69 for a 69? right?

TRY SENDING YOUR WIFE/GIRLFRIEND:beers: Tell her to do it for the love of a Camaro!!!

I'll drive em there if I can stick around ;)

Lol..........

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