value of a ZL 1 clone with a real ZL1 motor - Page 2

Jeff H · #11 09-08-2007, 08:02 AM

I'm also surprised that Jim had no interest to get the original motor for his ZL1. But then I think Ed C. was offered the original motor for his ZL1 #46 (I think) and he passed as well! I think it would be great to see these cars reunited with their original motors but I can understand from a financial position that sometimes these things just aren't meant to happen.

**Rainer** · #12 09-08-2007, 08:52 AM

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I'm also surprised that Jim had no interest to get the original motor for his ZL1. But then I think Ed C. was offered the original motor for his ZL1 #46 (I think) and he passed as well!

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Since the owner of the car theoretically should want the original motor the most, I wonder if that translated into a ridiculously high price for it. I could see a car owner passing on an engine if he felt like he was being gouged on the price. Not saying that happened here - just my .02

**427king** · #13 09-08-2007, 09:03 AM

Exactly. Its like a ransom request where the victims refused to pay Good for them,thier cars are worth about the same anyway,and the fact its known the original motor is out there[and where it is exactly] its almost as good as having it.

**jl8z28** · #14 09-08-2007, 11:51 AM

The owner is asking 1.4 mil for the car and does not want the orignal motor. King you sell motors for more than he is asking.

**olredalert** · #15 09-08-2007, 05:58 PM

------Rainer,,,,I know for a fact that you are correct. I also have been in same position more than once. On the other side of the coin, I have had original to existing cars engines and I always wanted to get the engine reunited with the car no matter what. Just seemed right........Bill S

**Stefano** · #16 09-08-2007, 09:27 PM

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I'm also surprised that Jim had no interest to get the original motor for his ZL1. But then I think Ed C. was offered the original motor for his ZL1 #46 (I think) and he passed as well! I think it would be great to see these cars reunited with their original motors but I can understand from a financial position that sometimes these things just aren't meant to happen.

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There is a long history regarding Ed's ZL1 and the original engine. He did try to purchase it many years ago. If I remember correctly his original Paint ZL1 was show cased right next to the actual engine. This was at the Chevy Vette Fest back in the late 1980s early 90s.

Back when Bob Ashton's world revolved around Mopars???

Also, there was a ZL1 clone which claimed to have an engine from one of the original 69, no 71, no 72 ZL1s produced. It was sold at this past Barrett Jackson auction.

**427king** · #17 09-09-2007, 01:29 AM

If hes selling it for less than some motors i sell,id be a buyer for it myself. Have him contact me and ill pay a finders fee too.

SSJunkie68-69 · #18 09-09-2007, 07:53 AM

It would nice to see it happen and everyone is cool with things at the end.

Came up here a few months back : https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...true#Post255935

King, just out of curiosity, if you had this motor what would you think would be the fair market value?

HiHorse · #19 09-09-2007, 06:50 PM

What is the asking price for the motor?

HiHorse · #20 09-09-2007, 06:56 PM

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Exactly. Its like a ransom request where the victims refused to pay Good for them,thier cars are worth about the same anyway,and the fact its known the original motor is out there[and where it is exactly] its almost as good as having it.

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That's an interesting statement. As long as you know it exists and you know where it is, maybe its not necessary to purchase the motor at ransom prices.

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