my girlfriend likes this car,but...

[Mr. Chevy]

QUOTE: how do you call a vehicle "18000 mile unrestored documented survivor " and then say this in the same desription; "IT COULD BE A REPLACEMENT MOTOR I DONT KNOW" is that OK?

**** PLEASE READ THE BELOW PARTIAL EBAY AD AGAIN FOR THIS CAR!!!****

vehicle description: 1973 CHEVROLET Z/28 CAMARO UNRESTORED CAR WITH 18110 DOCUMENTED MILES.
THE MOTOR CODE COMES UP AS A 73 Z/28 245 HP. BUT THERE IS NOT A VIN STAMPED ON THIS BLOCK ANY PLACE. IT COULD BE A REPLACEMENT MOTOR I DONT KNOW. SO I AM NOT SELLING THIS CAR AS A NUMBERS MATCHING CAR.

First off, according to the E-bay ad, the seller is specifically noting the mileage as documented. Calling the car unrestored, well it most likely had a motor change so the seller indicates. I guess it all depends on what the seller considers "restored" or "unrestored". Is the paint original?? Who knows, the seller does not specify but it would be worth asking. The engine compartment,undercarriage and interior look original. Yes, the engine compartment could need some "sprucing up", but we have all seen worse have we not?? In response to the word "survivor", yes I think it is a "survivor" muscle car. I guess it is all in the way people define "survivor" and how you interpret the meaning of the word. In my opinion this appears to be a nice car/driver and with some minor detailing work could be a "real nice car" and or driver.

I find nothing in the E-Bay ad that appears to me as deceiving. I think the seller advertises the car truthfully. Hey, the seller is saying that the motor has no VIN stamped on it and is unsure if it is a replacement block. It very well could be or maybe it is just a correct year block that the VIN numbers on the engine pad meant nothing to the owner of the motor at one time and had them decked off at a machine shop!! Who really knows, at least it is not some BOGUS and ILLEGAL RESTAMPED BLOCK that the seller is trying to fraudulently pass off as being 100% correct!! We all know that it is VERY POSSIBLE to have a low mileage muscle car that does not retain its original drivetrain.. How many of these things were blown up back in the day racing them or the motors were swapped out or traded?? I'm sure lots were!! You can't argue that!!

Guys, I am not trying to play Devil's Advocate here responding to some of the responses on this car, I just think it is a good looking car, and if Andy's girlfriend really likes it, it may be worth looking into further.. Thats my 2 CENTS!!!

Rich

[jbsides]

It's been repainted and has a non-born with motor for a different trans... so what? It's a nice car from what I can tell, and there is first hand knowledge of its local heritage from a reputable board member. To me that speaks volumes and has more weight than any easily corrected imperfections. If your girlfriend is looking for an investment or a 990-point car, that is one thing, but if she is going to drive it to shows and have fun with it, I would have to say pursue!
I've had a couple a these '73s and without the 780 Holley they don't load up and are more manageble in traffic, and no solid lifters that require attention. When you put your foot in that quadrajunk, the car make noise and goes fast. And yes, but of mine had that air cleaner.

JB

[olredalert]

-----I did notice after looking at the pics again that the floors in the one pic do look very nice. Hard to find any northern old car with floors PERIOD, much less nice rust free floors. I had an automatic, RS, black 73 Z in 75. Car was delivered new in dark green as the original purchaser wanted an all black Z and the factory wouldnt take the order. It was painted black after being pulled off the truck brandy new. It also had Firestones and was a great driver. Oh,,,and I do value Georges opinion very highly!!!!!!!!!!........Bill S

[gearheadmex]

Are the door panels correct for a 73? I like the color.