Another 1969 Z/28 "Barn Find"

[1968RSZ28]

VIN: 124379N591197

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Camaro-Z-28-1969-camaro-z-28-302-dz-barn-find-real-deal-x-77-jerry-macneish-cortez-silver-/331169308979?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4d1b3aa133&item=331169308979&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Seller's description...

"RARE 1969 Z/28 CAMARO X77 CORTEZ SILVER BLACK STRIPE TRUE BARN FIND. BEEN STORED SINCE 1997 LOTS OF DUST AND DIRT JUST THE WAY IT WAS FOUND. WAS DRIVEN INTO BARN WHEN STORED BUT DOES NOT CURRENTLY RUN.  HAS NON-DESCRIPT SMALL BLOCK IN CAR NOW WHICH IS STILL WEARING ITS ORIGINAL DEEP GROOVE PULLEYS, BRACKETRY, FAN, RADIATOR, BELL HOUSING, FLY WHEEL, ETC. ALL ORIGINAL BODY PANELS VERY MINIMAL RUST IN LOWER QUARTERS AS YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM AN ORIGINAL TEXAS CAR. AND SOME BUBBLES IN LOWER FENDERS. RIGHT FRONT FENDER IS DENTED BUT FIXABLE. HEADER PANEL IS DENTED ALSO AND GRILL IS CRACKED. FLOORS AND COWL ARE RUST FREE, TRUNK PAN WILL NEED REPLACING. WHAT APPEARS TO BE COMPLETE UNTOUCHED INTERIOR IN STANDARD BLACK. FACTORY TACH IN DASH WAS REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET. HAS ORIGINAL CONSOLE GAUGES. HURST 4 SPEED SHIFTER STILL SHIFTS GREAT. SIDE OF FLOOR HUMP WAS CUT AT ONE TIME FOR SUPER SHIFTER. BOTTOMS OF DOORS AND EDGES LOOK GREAT. MOSTLY ORIGINAL PAINT IN JAMS. ROOF HAS LIGHT SURFACE RUST WHERE VINYL TOP USED TO BE. ONE SMALL RUST HOLE BY REAR WINDOW THAT I COULD FIND. ALL MOULDINGS AND TRIM ARE PRESENT AND LOOK TO BE IN GREAT SHAPE. FACTORY TINTED GLASS ALL LOOKS REALLY GOOD AND WINDOWS WIND UP AND DOWN EFFORTLESSLY. ORIGINAL 12 BOLT 355 POSI STILL IN CAR WITH AFTER MARKET TRACTION BARS. MUNCIE 4 SPEED TRANS IS GOOD AND HAS CORRECT CASTING NUMBER BUT NOT MATCHING NUMBERS.COMPLETE DATED CORRECTLY FOR CAR BUT NO VIN 302 DZ ENGINE. ENGINE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REBUILT BY PROFESSIONAL. AND HIS PHONE NUMBER WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE NEW OWNER AFTER SALE. AS WELL AS THE CARE TAKER OF THIS CAR FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS. DURING REBUILD BLOCK WAS SURFICED AND ENGINE CODE WITH DZ IS DIFFICULT TO SEE UNLESS UP CLOSE. CORRECT CRANK,11-1 FORGED PISTONS, SOILD LIFTER CAM, 186 202 HEADS,472 INTAKE,CORRECT EXHAUST MANIFOLDS,ORIGINAL SMOG EQUIPTMENT WITH CORRECT PULLEY, ORIGINAL VALVE COVERS, ORIGINAL AIR CLEANER, CORRECT 8 INCH BALANCER, ORIGINAL STARTER, 480 DISTRIBUTOR AND DATED RESTORED DZ CARB INCLUDED. THIS MOTOR WAS TEST RUN AND IS READY TO GO. ALL 4 CORRECT YH CODED 157 RALLY WHEELS WITH TRIM AND CAPS.THIS CAR DESERVES A PROPER FULL RESTORATION. THEY ARE GETTING VERY HARD TO FIND AND YOU WILL KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE WHEN YOU'RE DONE. INCLUDED WITH THE CAR IS THE JERRY MACNEISH PHYSICAL CERTIFICATION OF AUTHENTICITY. ANY OTHER FURTHER QUESTIONS I CAN BE REACHED AT 817-431-2022 ASK FOR JOHN."

Paul

[BULLITT65]

saw the listing for this car. Seems strange that it is a cortez silver car, but then Jerry says it is a rare tuxedo black car? typo?

Made me wonder how accurate the report on this car was.

[6667ss138]

His ad states "BEEN STORED SINCE 1997 LOTS OF DUST AND DIRT JUST THE WAY IT WAS FOUND"  Jerry's report was done in 07 and states on three different lines "Under going full restoration" and also states "Solid original floors and trunk"   Seller states "TRUNK PAN WILL NEED REPLACING" So several discrepancies between the report and the ad. The color issue definitely gives the car a black eye, no pun intended.

[jack92584]

Somethings fishy here ... .Jerrys report also says that the interior and exterior colors do not match the trim tag..The trim tag pictured says its  Cortez Silver with a black standard interior which is what the car in the photos is. To many inconsistencies on the report to be typos, imo

[z28z11]

I don't see the VIN represented anywhere except on Jerry's report.

Is it the same car between the ad and the report ? Puzzling -

Regards -

[BULLITT65]

Well he has all the correct numbers of the trim tag on the report, because I thought maybe it was a different car as well.

[camaro jock]

Maybe Jerry will jump in and clarify this issue. Darrell

[janobyte]

Can verify the 302, with the guy who rebuilt it ,by phone ,after moneys out of your account.....sounds ok to me.


I'm curious for CHP input on this car. Documents can so easily be forged. It may very well be legit ,but all scammers "troll" for fish to snag ,and usually do....hear reports every few days on the news.

And even if it isn't a scam ,cleverly written disclaimers and descriptions have replaced fast talking.

[z28z11]

Excerpts from the ad on eBay - possible explanation about the TT/paint code mismatch:

"Q:  On paint condition, page 1, your appraiser says original color is Tuxcedo Black with White Stripes. And why does the cowl tag rivets, look like there filled with something ? Apr-06-14
A:   The car is Cortez silver and anything you see on the trim tag is exactly how it left the factory. It is untouched and original. Jerry did physical inspections on two cars that day belonging to the same previous owner and although the paper work also list Cortez silver with black stripes he made a typo because the other car is a factory black copo 427. Even Jerry m. (Wrote the camaro fact book) is human. We also just noticed it and I'm sure he would correct it. I have already left another q/a to this detail attached to auction site but will attach this one as well to clarify. Thanks for your interest. "

Makes sense, but Jerry's assessment would clear things up -

Regards,
Steve

[janobyte]

So... Fees and expenses were paid to have 2 cars documented, and the owner did not catch a  " typo " ? 

[tmagda]

How can you go though all of the effort to have the car verified and end up with a report that creates more questions than answers?

[janobyte]

Simple enough ,if one was interested in the car ,call CHP--I am sure Jerry keeps a data base to cover fraudulent claims.

I can see were this would be a headache.

Once again ,buyer beware. I really can never wrap my brain around making a high dollar purchase sight unseen , and this is why. If you have ever been involved in litigation concerning this hobby ( I have ,body work, car was hostage in the shop) it's a nightmare and usually the only winners are the attorneys. Very subjective on values. Food for thought.

[BULLITT65]

How can you go though all of the effort to have the car verified and end up with a report that creates more questions than answers?

It seems like Jerry is the main game in town (right now), BUT maybe it signals that there is room for another first gen Camaro specialist out there?

I think the hobby would benefit from having more than one specialist. So if Jerry had a bad day, or human error took place and mistakes were made possibly. (I have seen over a dozen of Jerry's reports, which while I admit is a small sample, and have seen errors in paint codes, matching numbers drive train components, time window correct items. I also have noted that his reports are not all as uniform as you would imagine, which in some cases may not have been possible.) I think what is frustrating is when questioned about these inconsistencies similar to this cars report, there is not a urgency or a percieved "lets make it right" priority that I see takes place.

On the other hand I am not Jerry nor know his schedule or staff and time constraints. I have heard many people who are happy with a part or parts he has restored for them.  I am sure he has looked at more than a few thousand first gens for correctness and continues to do so, which helps him and our hobby. All I am saying is I think it would be nice if a a report was generated by him that had errors, it would be nice to have another independent outlet to turn to, who was at least as reputable and knowledgeable to do their own in depth report that would stack up equally to his.

[asm69]

is that hurst t-handle original? was their an option to have that added?

[janobyte]

The data's available ,got to be willing to crawl through the car on your own to verify. Or pay  someone to do it for you. (if you don't like getting dirty)

 I had some items done at CHP and was very pleased with the results. He comes across as a standup guy.

PLUS, who is to say changes are not made after the report....I've posted before, probably your safest bet if paying high dollar for a supposed classic is inquire about getting the car inspected NOW and splitting the cost----if mine was on the chopping block ,I'd accept that. Price is reasonable for piece of mind. Of course I would have nothing to hide.

A few years back I went to look at a drag car ( 68 Camaro) out of state--looked great in the pics plus he had video of the car making passes. Well the car looked and sounded tired to say the least when we got there. I got a hot head and was instantly , um, mad. ( I was with trailer and cash for this pos.) Got talked into watching the tapes by my family. Some reason this guy's feelings were hurt by my reaction in the garage. So...current video was of some hard launces at the track, told him if it was a horse I'd have it shot and walked out. (and somehow my wife stays with me LOL! )

Like I've said ,cannot imagine buying without personally inspecting the car. And researching claims. I'm curious how this plays out.



Mind you the price of that car was peanuts compared to what a numbers Z goes for