Getting a bit more serious about my land boat

[Duck Vader]

All that said, I won't pass on a GTO or Camaro if the right price/options are on it.

[Duck Vader]

If any of you find a local Chevelle that looks clean while you are just browsing the internet or whatever, especially if it has a big block, post them up. I would be willing to buy non-local if the right car/price.

[ChargerX3]

I would honestly focus on a California car. They are usually the best shape.

[Duck Vader]

Usually, but there are some other good ones out there if done right.

[Duck Vader]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969- ... malibu-50/

[Duck Vader]

Definitely needs some work, but not a lot. Going to keep an eye on it for sure.

[ChargerX3]

East coast? No thanks.

[Duck Vader]

I have some family and friend in the area. Might see if they are willing to go take a look in person. If the car was garage kept most of it's life or had most of the rust fixed it won't be so bad.

[Duck Vader]

Here is one near you. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 516905606/

[ChargerX3]

Close to home. That's high considering all the interior issues, but the exterior is cool.

[Duck Vader]

I wouldn't pay over 25 at most for that one.

[Duck Vader]

https://www.exoticcartrader.com/listing ... ss-clone-1

I really like this one. A little more than I'd want to spend but it's pretty much what I'd possibly build.

[ChargerX3]

That is on the high end.

[Duck Vader]

Another one in your neighborhood.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... tid=dXMIcH

[Duck Vader]

Probably going to bid on this one soon.

Any ideas what I should bid?

https://www.trucksandauto.com/auctions/ ... hevelle-ss

[Duck Vader]

I know it is not a Chevelle, but this is really fucking with me right now.

https://pacificclassics.com/inventory/1 ... -camaro-4/

Wrote them an email last night asking what rear end, gears, transmission, etc. and asking for underbody pics.

This was my dream car growing up. But as I got older I shifted towards the Chevelle. However, whenever I see one of these I still can't help but smile. The more research I am doing and looking at cars the only year Chevelle I think I would get is the big block 70 at this point, and they are crazy expensive. More than I want to spend. This falls into my price range and would only need a seat extender and aftermarket tach depending on what rear end and tranny.

[Jeff V.]

That's a good looking car. Kinda disappointing to see the scuzz around the engine at that price point though. The wiring around the battery looks like a bit of a hack job too. Wires and a relay just hanging off into space. Untrimmed zip ties. Seat belts look kinda gross.

Maybe this is all fine at this price. I have NO idea what the market looks like for these. But if this is top dollar, I'd be a little weary of shortcuts that are obvious in photos. It makes you wonder what you can't see.

[Duck Vader]

Wiring would need redone for sure. Would love to go look at this in person, but it is just under 250 miles one way. Kind of a trek. I know people that live up there, but they are not car people. You can tell it was a red car at one point. Also hard to tell in pics but is paint bubbling on the truck and front fenders or is it wet from a wash? Or just lighting? A big block camaro, especially 1st gen, tends to be pricey.

[Duck Vader]

Hard pressed to find a clean first gen, especially the 69, under $40. Most are $50+ easily.

[Jeff V.]

The paint looks ok to me. It looks like the spots might be water spots and/or reflections.

It might be worth getting if the price is that good. You probably don't want a pristine one anyway. It'd be more expensive and then you'd be afraid to drive it anywhere.

Maybe you could have them do a video call and walk around the car before you commit to going to see it?