eBay '66 L78 El'Camino

[Paul D]

I think the key is to represent a car as it really is. If the wordsmithing of an ad makes the prospective buyer think it is something that it is not, that is misrepresentation, or at the least a misunderstanding.

Unfortunately, in todays world of higher values and greed, the buyer needs to be very savy to avoid misrepresentation.

I think the El Camino is a neat car, just worth less money with with a stamper block, etc.

My definition of "numbers matching" is that the car has it's born with components. If it doesn't, the buyer should state numbers matching restoration (or replacement) motor.

Just my $ .02.

[66L78ElCamino]

I apologize for any misunderstandings. I was not trying to pass the car off as something that it is not. Yes, it is a very, very rare car.

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

and I apologize for coming off too strong and with such emotion... agree with most of what has been said in previous few replies.

Nice car, rich history, Not Numbers Matching.

Nuff said.

[PeteLeathersac]

It's a topic that's been well covered before but sadly in today's world, 'numbers matching' means just that...nothing about it being THE original motor. .

Reading ads these days, it's often best to forget what it says and just look for what's not said? .

My favourite is the 'correct restamp' term...what a great oxymoron! .

I think it's excellent how the seller has been up front immediately when asked and not tried to sidestep the issue...personally I'd prefer situations like this w/ the 'correct' motor but unstamped. .

~ Pete

[mudjnky]

Is there anyway to prove that an engine has been restamped if it is not disclosed?

[Late BrakeU2]

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It's a topic that's been well covered before but sadly in today's world, 'numbers matching' means just that...nothing about it being THE original motor. .

Reading ads these days, it's often best to forget what it says and just look for what's not said? .

My favourite is the 'correct restamp' term...what a great oxymoron! .

I think it's excellent how the seller has been up front immediately when asked and not tried to sidestep the issue...personally I'd prefer situations like this w/ the 'correct' motor but unstamped. .

~ Pete


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Muscle semantics in todays world:

Whenever I now read an ad and it contains the terms "correct" or "numbers matching" I automatically interpret them to represent a car that does not retain it's "born in " driveline

[Rixls6]

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Muscle semantics in todays world:

Whenever I now read an ad and it contains the terms "correct" or "numbers matching" I automatically interpret them to represent a car that does not retain it's "born in " driveline

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I agree. We probably should all get used to looking at ads that way. A shame, but cleverly worded ads seems to be more prevalent than ever. Some are meant to mislead, others aren't.

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Muscle semantics in todays world:

Whenever I now read an ad and it contains the terms "correct" or "numbers matching" I automatically interpret them to represent a car that does not retain it's "born in " driveline

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I agree. We probably should all get used to looking at ads that way. A shame, but cleverly worded ads seems to be more prevalent than ever. Some are meant to mislead, others aren't.

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and original unrestored means at least one paint job after it left the factory but the color corresponds to the trim tag on the car which is not illeagal to replace. got it.