Ebay COPO

[T Billigen]

Sounds like Mark has inspected this car very well and nothing matches! It is very easy to restamp all the important items. I think what you have is a real copo with non original parts! Still has good value but without matching numbers takes some of that value away.

[Stefano]

The engine has the correct vin stamped in the proper location. Correct Broach marks are also on the pad.

The vin is also on the trans and it is also coded correctly.

I have not seen the COPO and the numbers and description were provided by the seller.

Is the previous owner (non dealer) a list member? Was the car register on the site as numbers matching or has it turned up this way only recently?

[69L89396]

Does it have the correct rearend also?
If all the numbers are correct, how would you prove it not to be original?

[Stefano]

Current Seller/Bought it from 'Early Birds' as it sits today.(?)

They have a correct stamped and dated rear which is not on the COPO now. None of the internal components are original COPO parts.
(standard 4 series posi unit).

The Chain of ownership can help document or authenticate certain components.

It is fairly unlikly that the original motor would suddenly appear unscathed after 30 plus years, but at least it is dated correctly.


I think that the documented options make this a very unique COPO.

[Mark]

Here are some of the dates & numbers from my inspection. Trim tag X44 04C fathom green on dark green. Options from the GM Of Canada documentation: M22, console, U17, VE3, ZJ7, NC8, T60HD battery. Note it is radio delete and is not coded for spoilers (D80). The block is cast A309, The front pad was decked with no restamp, heads 840 (A229 & A289), Empty incorrect Muncie case but complete M22 guts & a BR 12 bolt. NOS parts included where complete GM front end already painted Fathom, NOS trunk lid, 4:10 posi carrier & gears, NOS dash carrier, NOS door w/s, NOS chambered crossover tubes, Gm gas tank, original rad, YJ rallyes, 9B26 (418 starter), NOS jack, B89 (065T) waterpump, 178 & 878 manifolds & smog, 4346 carb plus numerous other NOS parts. I would love to know how the block & transmission all of a sudden "reappeared" as I would like to meet the magician.

[Stefano]

Thanks, Mark.

[COPO PETE]

I have seen on two different occassions where a car was sold without the original motor and then found and reunited. I know right now a COPO Camaro without a motor and a couple of hours away the original motor is sitting. Someday they will be reunited, but for someone to find the complete drivetrain is quite an "accomplishment"!
Peter