69 COPO Camaro

[Eli]

Eli here-

Don't post often, but visit every day!! No, have never purchased a copo but still looking. When this car was originally up on eBAy I was the successful bidder at a bid price of between 30K and 31K. I sent a 5K deposit to the seller and asked to speak with the original owner (as was promised in the original auction). The seller, though very nice, was never able to arrange for a meeting. Also, at the time the seller was unwilling to allow me to pay for copo documentation (the seller had committed to me that he would allow this during the auction). About 1 week after I sent in the 5K deposit the seller returned the deposit to me saying he was going to keep the car and restore it. I want to stress that the seller was very respectful, and kept most promises. My only frustration was his unwillingness to allow me to pay for proper documentation in support of a sale. Glad he has it now. Car needs tons of work, however it is (in my opinion) not being misrepresented.

A couple of other things.....

I will bid on this car again as my original price of $30,400ish (I can't remember the exact final bid price), plus the cost of documentation totals about $32K (current bid price). When the original auction was ongoing there was much discussion about the 'fair market value' of this car. In the end I seem to remember that all agreed that fair market value was in the eye of the beholder. Again...car needs tons of work but has a really neat history including mysterious owners, murder, etc.

Also...my heart and soul longs for an original black copo project more than anything else. Any help from members here?

Thanks again for a great resource.

Eli