1970 LS6 Convertible

[mrrec]

That's odd. I see reference to the Chev Connection but with nothing directly derogatory. I see reference to an "Oregon dealer". I talk about "some dealers selling crap" with no reference to the Chev Connection. And I see factual info about some fake cars from some very knowledgable people who have actually examined the car(s) and documents in question and have followed them over a period of years - the hardcore hobbiests can't be fooled. But, until TCB posted, I didn't see anything in this thread that ties it all together.
Dave

[ORIGLS6]

A little humility speaks volumes of someone's character. Unfortunately, the same amount of bravado and ego speak even louder.

[ohhawk]

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A "documented" dark blue / black stripes / black interior LS6 convertible sold at Russo Steele for $200K on Saturday - a friend of mine claims the car is a phony - the seller had lots of documents EXCEPT no build sheet, no window sticker, no warranty plate - but LOTS of words about the low miles (21K) and all numbers match - any idea if my friend is correct if this car is a phony? - a #1 car should be worth $400 - 500K - a #2 car $250 - a full, no expense frame off would cost $150 today, and more if NOS parts were needed to make it right

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$200 for an LS6 vert with no documentation? What am I missing here?

[Ls6 Ragtop]

Thanks Rick, That's the car I'm refering to. The reason I ask is I could not attend this years auction and when the car crossed the block, it showed a buildsheet to authenticate it. I receive calls all the time regarding these cars and if somebody had a pic of the buildsheet I'd like to see it.
As for a guesstimate of real cars built and still exist I know of about 20 cars including the the 3 I have owned . The # of how many were really built is anybody's guess.
The # of fake cars seem to be surpassing the real ones.
Chris

[kwhizz]

After being there this year and seeing the Vague and or "Creative" wording being used.....It's pretty obvious that Re-creation or Clone cars are getting to be more of the norm........The Oregon Plated cars seem to get away with it over the years, so the "Standard" of what's deemed ethical has so of gone to the Wayside........Now......Most of the People on this Site are Smart enough to sort thru the cars and know what's going on........But.....The average person going there that get's caught up in the Feeding Frenzy (Buying) and T.V. Camera's (Hype) are not as Sophisticated as you guy's are.....and are probably looking at the car for the First time when it hit's the Block under all those Light's and look's like a Perfect car from 100' away........That's the way it "IS"......Like it or Not.....the "Made" Cars are now a Part of this Cycle and the Oregon Guy probably doesn't care what we or anyone else thinks about what is going on.......and besides, a lot of people don't care if the cars are real or not........They just want it........"And" it's there......

Ken

[427.060]

I may be wrong but I think the LS-6 registry has around 40 convertibles in it. Maybe Rick Nelson will jump in here and answer your question.
James