I need help to authenticate a LS6 Convertible

[SmallHurst]

As a gen X'er myself, I have to respond that there are more than just a few of us that have the car of our dreams sitting in the spare stall of the garage, but multiply by many times the numbers that want these cars. Currently, I have my car by shear 'want' and determination. I was 25 years old when I picked my car up. I had no debt, I had nobody depending on me, I lived in the back of an old boarding house and ate a great deal of peanut butter to buy and make that car what it is today. And the fact is, I would not change a thing. It may be correct that the market may drop some, but that will only be until the Gen X group has kids off to college and they have some disposable income. I can see Ferrari's and Porsche's being purchased, but there are a great number like myself that will be collecting these cars when they become available and the bank account allows.

[ANDY M]

"Sounds good. However, most of the guys who have them can
afford them, but they still don't race or drive them."

This is how you end up with barn finds. If a car becomes a White Elephant, the owner says "It's not for sale" and sticks it in a barn or garage, or even worse his backyard for someone else to find years later. Sometimes the car is a gem, sometimes its a crusher.
A Yenko or a COPO or Hemi could be had for next to nothing in the mid-'70s, and many have been discussed here. However, when you suddenly figure out that your car is worth more than your home, and you don't have the resources to restore it because you've retired, but you can't let it go...

[firstgenaddict]

Some of my friends have Porsches (all GenXers), I have had Porsches, would rather have MUSCLE CARS.
The owner of the Black 69 RS/Z has a 02 911 Cab. He told me the other day that he wants to get rid of the Porsche and buy a 67-69 Camaro Conv with auto and A/C so his wife can drive it. He said that there is nothing like stabbing the throttle and getting instant power...unlike a high revving small displacement where you have to wait on the power.

[Steve Shauger]

I'm not sure if my son is a Gen X'r but he is 21 and already bought his own survivor second gen z28 camaro. He enjoys driving it and ALL his friends especially the girls love the car. I hope I had some influence (positive) on his interest in these cars. It not a super car, but if his interest, desire and bank account allows he will purchase another one.

[musclecarjohn]

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Stuart! You just had to go there - huh?

The fake one of-course! What am I - stupid?!

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No...I'd say you were dead if I had to guess.

[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

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Eventually some enterprising car enthusiast/s is going to grow a consultant business to help combat unsuspecting buyers. I'm not talking about brokers or services that rate the general condition of a car but someone who knows certain makes/models and might charge a fee to examine a car and its pedigree. I know there are some businesses out there that offer this type of service already but they are generalists at this point. I'm talking about the guy that knows his Chevelles inside and out or Camaros, or whatever. Someone who represents a buyer but has no financial incentive whatsoever in the purchase or sale of the car. May not be able to guarantee 100% protection of fraud to the buyer but I'll bet many would still use the service if this specialist has or grows a positive reputation. In the meantime this website and others do a good job of keeping some of us informed.

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Here Here!!!

[Stuart Adams]

There is never and end that pleases everyone in these discussions. New cars should not be compared to a 40 year old camaros, chevelle, etc.

There will always be a market for the ferrari's etc and muscle cars. Not all muscle cars are collectables either.

I was not attracted to these cars because of money. The dollar value or rarity has nothing to do if I like the car or not. We buy cars that loose money everyday, so if it was strictly an investment we would all be driving collectables to work. I don't think you can always say investment with muscle cars, for me its just icing on the cake and a way for us to somehow justify it to the wife!

Buyer beware for sure. This site is awesome at ratting these cars out.

[SuperNovaSS]

Frank,


You are awesome! I look forward to meeting you someday. My attitude parellels yours. Many cars that are looked at as survivors today went through the ringer quite a few times and lived to tell about it. Being careful is one thing but being a hermet is something totally different.


Jason

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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As a gen X'er myself, I have to respond that there are more than just a few of us that have the car of our dreams sitting in the spare stall of the garage, but multiply by many times the numbers that want these cars. Currently, I have my car by shear 'want' and determination. I was 25 years old when I picked my car up. I had no debt, I had nobody depending on me, I lived in the back of an old boarding house and ate a great deal of peanut butter to buy and make that car what it is today. And the fact is, I would not change a thing. It may be correct that the market may drop some, but that will only be until the Gen X group has kids off to college and they have some disposable income. I can see Ferrari's and Porsche's being purchased, but there are a great number like myself that will be collecting these cars when they become available and the bank account allows.

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Ditto, 'xcept I was 26!

[machinist]

Ok we have gone 12 pages and still we do not know what has happened to the deal with Dave Castine. Was it a real deal?
Was it a fishing post or whats up. Does anyone have any info?


Johnny