69 Z/28

[budnate]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 737Driver</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've made an offer and it was turned down. I'm out. </div></div>

Bummer, I was looking forward to tune back in with pictures of it at your place...hang tight it's a tough market the guy may call you in a few weeks.

In my opinion when you run across a car like this you pretty much have to go with what the owner wants for it. Usually if you make an offer you will be out.

[njsteve]

I agree. If it is a one-of-a-kind car and it is the car you want, pay the asking price (within reason, of course).

Over the years I have done that and never regretted it:

Example 1: in 1985 a guy in Wisconsin wanted $24,000 for his yellow 1971 HemiCuda ragtop. I fedexed him the deposit and drove right out there to pick it up. At the same time two different big dollar collectors were trying to bargain him down on price by a $1000 or 2.

Example 2: in 1988 after calling this guy every few months for 5 years, he finally sold me his original paint, orange and white 1971 Hemi Charger sunroof car with 33,000 miles. When he finally agreed, I told him to name his price and when he did it was rather high for a comparable 1971 hemi Charger, but I wanted THAT car. His price: $16,500. This is the one in Tim Welborns collection now.

Example 3: The black 1972 Formula 455HO 4 speed I am currently working on. I knew this was the only one like it ever built. The gentleman in British Columbia I bought it from named his price and though it was rather high in relation to other 72 Formulas, it was reasonable and I really wanted that car.

If you want THAT car. Go for it. You won't regret it later

[PeteLeathersac]

Steve's advice is golden and especially important example #1's point about how you may be competing w/ other buyers whether aware of it or not.
As soon as I see enough to say yes I do it quickly and like to load up split then stop a few miles down the road and spend time looking at details...and hopefully gloating.
Saying yes quickly has saved my asss a few times too when other buyers have shown up and the seller tells them sorry/sold.
Best thing on paying full ups is it sometimes includes extra parts not mentioned as some sellers keep this tight until a deal is made and you could be missing #'s parts etc.

Nice piece, best o' luck whatever you do!
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~ Pete

[69z28302]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 737Driver</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69z28302</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It has to be close to where I am in Lexington</div></div>

You should be a detective [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>

Yep. Maybe 20 minutes from Salvisa . lol
Mike
I'm sure someone from this site has contacted the owner .