1970 Z/28 California Car in Chicago

[SupremeDeluxe]

I don't know anything about a 1970 Z/28, but this caught my eye today.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/c...805714117.html

[SS427]

Damn! That brings back some memories. Almost identical to the one I restored and built only days later on the same assembly line. I just went past his neighborhood on the way home from MCACN. Damn that is tempting!

[66cayne]

wowzer! priced right too...

[wayoutz]

Originally Posted by SS427

Damn! That brings back some memories. Almost identical to the one I restored and built only days later on the same assembly line. I just went past his neighborhood on the way home from MCACN. Damn that is tempting!

M20 with a 373 rick. Still looks like a real nice deal.

[dykstra]

Way cool!!

[SS427]

I called him today not realizing I knew him but ended up passing on it. Damn. I was really looking forward to bringing it home today.

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by SS427

I called him today not realizing I knew him but ended up passing on it. Damn. I was really looking forward to bringing it home today.

OK, there is a Lot left un-said there. If you passed, there is a good reason that others may be interested in knowing.

[SS427]

Originally Posted by Too Many Projects

OK, there is a Lot left un-said there. If you passed, there is a good reason that others may be interested in knowing.

Because I was looking for a car that I could drive and not take up the next several years to restore it. I wanted to leave it as a survivor. Believe me, this car would make a very nice driver to enjoy for sure. Ever since restoring the Classic Copper Z28 for Mark Mitchell, I fell in love with the second Gen Camaros especially in this color. Those who know me know how anal I am and was hoping for the car to be closer to original than it was. Don't get me wrong, its a beautiful car and the owner was very honest with me but there were just too many small items missing or incorrect that it would bring the total cost up higher than I wanted it to be. If someone was looking for a very nice car the way it sits, this is absolutely it. I just wanted it to be a little better. Napa68 pretty much hit the head of the nail. I did not even ask if he would negotiate the price as it was the first day on Craigs list so only a fool would lower his price on the first day. Time will tell. Love the car however. I think the bottom line for me was that right now my (1 of 2) dogs needs my attention and money more than me getting another car and that is likely what really talked me out of it.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

[SupremeDeluxe]

Originally Posted by SS427

Because I was looking for a car that I could drive and not take up the next several years to restore it. I wanted to leave it as a survivor. Believe me, this car would make a very nice driver to enjoy for sure. Ever since restoring the Classic Copper Z28 for Mark Mitchell, I fell in love with the second Gen Camaros especially in this color. Those who know me know how anal I am and was hoping for the car to be closer to original than it was. Don't get me wrong, its a beautiful car and the owner was very honest with me but there were just too many small items missing or incorrect that it would bring the total cost up higher than I wanted it to be. If someone was looking for a very nice car the way it sits, this is absolutely it. I just wanted it to be a little better. Napa68 pretty much hit the head of the nail. I did not even ask if he would negotiate the price as it was the first day on Craigs list so only a fool would lower his price on the first day. Time will tell. Love the car however. I think the bottom line for me was that right now my (1 of 2) dogs needs my attention and money more than me getting another car and that is likely what really talked me out of it.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Rick, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

I sure miss that Tahoe. The 2024 can’t stand in the shadow of the 2019. I’m already getting rid of it.

[SS427]

Originally Posted by SupremeDeluxe

Rick, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

I sure miss that Tahoe. The 2024 can’t stand in the shadow of the 2019. I’m already getting rid of it.

Same to you and yours Nick!

We love the Tahoe but a little surprised on the poor fuel economy. My big diesel bests it by at least 5 gals on the highway. Other than that, it has been a fantastic truck and we love it as do our dogs who rode to the shop with me today. Unfortunately I hit a small deer Monday night on the way to my Fire Department training meeting. Killed the deer but the only damage to the front end was cracked paint. $1172 later and it will be as good as new but not till December 28th. LOL Missed a 12 point buck 2 months ago that ran directly at me at a 45* angle. I swore he left fur on the right front corner but I could not find any. That one WOULD have hurt the truck!