So, I purchased a 1967 RS/SS, 350, 4 speed car from the original owner. For whatever reason the widow chose to run it through a local auction house, where I won the auction. I asked the auction house if I could get the contact info as it was obvious to me that the car was 95% original. I was told that they would give her my info and if she wanted to contact me she could. Fair enough. I was not expecting a call, but 4 days after the auction, my check had cleared and the widow (76 years of age) gave me a call. I did not know of the car prior to the auction. I had a million questions of course. When speaking to her, she mention she lost the original sales agreement when she took the title, her husbands death certificate and the original sales agreement to the license branch to get a new title, in her name, so she could sell the car. Of course she didn't need the sales agreement, but she didn't know that. She said "I think I left it on the counter at the license branch and they likely threw it in the trash". Well, that's a bummer seeing how they hung on to it for 56 years and it gets lost in June of 2023 when she went to the license branch. I've called her a couple of times since then just to be friendly. I let her know that if anything turns up, for the car, a hubcap, emblem, piece of trim, the sales agreement, to not hesitate and give me a call. Well, she got to thinking about it and looked in the envelope that the husbands death cert. is in and voila, there it is! So, she contacted me and put it in mail! I'll post up pics when I get.
1967 Camaro original sales agreement
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So, I purchased a 1967 RS/SS, 350, 4 speed car from the original owner. For whatever reason the widow chose to run it through a local auction house, where I won the auction. I asked the auction house if I could get the contact info as it was obvious to me that the car was 95% original. I was told that they would give her my info and if she wanted to contact me she could. Fair enough. I was not expecting a call, but 4 days after the auction, my check had cleared and the widow (76 years of age) gave me a call. I did not know of the car prior to the auction. I had a million questions of course. When speaking to her, she mention she lost the original sales agreement when she took the title, her husbands death certificate and the original sales agreement to the license branch to get a new title, in her name, so she could sell the car. Of course she didn't need the sales agreement, but she didn't know that. She said "I think I left it on the counter at the license branch and they likely threw it in the trash". Well, that's a bummer seeing how they hung on to it for 56 years and it gets lost in June of 2023 when she went to the license branch. I've called her a couple of times since then just to be friendly. I let her know that if anything turns up, for the car, a hubcap, emblem, piece of trim, the sales agreement, to not hesitate and give me a call. Well, she got to thinking about it and looked in the envelope that the husbands death cert. is in and voila, there it is! So, she contacted me and put it in mail! I'll post up pics when I get.
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That is awesome. I would think after all those years together with the car and her husband that there is an attachment there and she does care about that car. Good for you, way to stay persistent.
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Well, it came in the mail. I have to say, I'm a little disappointed. I was hoping that the sales agreement would call out each option and the price for that option. It does show the options, just not the price or specific code like M20 or L48, etc.
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Jim Harris Chevrolet, Buick in Greencastle, Indiana, BTW.
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You have taken my words out of context. I am very grateful for her effort and the paperwork. I am sure most would love to have the same document for their car. The reason I said "a little disappointed" is I set my expectations, of what I was getting in the mail, too high. That disappointment was short lived when the reality of what I received sank in. I was hoping to find out if the car came with an M20 or M21 without pulling the trans. I guess I will have to pull the trans. to find out.
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Thanks for your input. It's much appreciated.
1968 Camaro LS3 TH400 Moser 9” DSE mini tubs
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I think some cars had build sheets under the rear seat….and there no telling what is under there.
I have seen some artifacts under old car back seats. A sort of time capsule in some instances.
I have seen some artifacts under old car back seats. A sort of time capsule in some instances.
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Here is the kicker of the sales agreement. On lines 1 and 2 you can see the math of 1984.17 - 1186.91 = 797.26. She told me they traded in a 1963 convertible Corvette for the new Camaro. My assumption is the $1984.17 is the original price of the Corvette and $1186.91 is the depreciation, giving them $797.26 for their trade! Can you imagine giving up a 4 year old, 1963 Corvette for $797.26?
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I think he was looking for something like this, which is what the original owner from my car kept.
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67 SS350’s originally came with M20’s. The M21’s were reserved for Z28’s and solid lifter big blocks.
That is cool! I would be elated! When I got mine in '86 I got the POP and all service and registration information from new to '86 but I didn't get the sales agreement or the window sticker. I keep my POP and all original paperwork in a safe.
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I would not be disappointed....ANY original documentation on a 50+ year old vehicle is gold IMO.
I'd also call the lady up and take her to dinner. You will make a 76 year old widower's day.
And take her out for a dinner.
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