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[Parting with good money on an unseen car.]

Ahhh..  You are presuming i paid that for the car...Dont be silly, everything is negotiable...!  I never pay full price for ANYTHING ! lol..

Have owned many classics, and paid no where near that.!!    IF.. i do get the car painted..we will see. I will have a car in a perfect colour of my choice...and flawless.  That will stand me in approx 38k in your money...plus shipping costs of course.  The thing is, there is not one decent 67-68 Camaro over here for sale at present.!!

The difficulty buying from USA, is getting someone that is remotely interested to even answer your numerous emails..!!  I chased so many idiots...and the cars wern`t necessarily cheap .. but i guess with so many scammers out there globally it pays to be cautious.
Even some of the dealers are damn right plain LAZY...and was waiting 4 days from some pictures ..which i never got in the end...

Parting with good money on an unseen car. it pays to have someone who is slightly switched on ! and responsive to your demands.
and of course it helps if;
They have at least 20-30 or more GOOD QUALITY photographs
Showing the underneath too
Knows what they are selling...
and Most importantly.. get the feeling this is someone you can trust..   After all, have got to send them my hard earned money
before they release the car..!

Yes it has a new floor..but hey its nearly a 50 yr old car.  They didnt build these things to last this long.
Will be suprised if heater core hasnt been repaired..we will see in a few weeks time.

The fact the engine bay is black is a bonus for me ..If i do repaint it means the engine hasnt got to come out..  I was not after a 100% period correct car...but something that looks well done, not a home resto job, and has a few comforts like
power steering, and discs brakes..Some chrome in the detailed engine bay, and a nice quality put together interior.

These features put on a few thousand bucks over here...and hopefully  less work for me to do..  I will put my thoughts up when i take
delivery of the car...but have purchased with old experienced eyes the best i could...

Would love to see some GENUINE 67 SS cars at the prices you suggest..and in this condition...I couldnt find ONE !!

all the best over the pond   Pete

more..

So.....Bit the bullet and bought this one.

I know its not a matching numbers car.. Nor a true SS of course.. but its not going to be a museum piece for me..Just a great car hopefully... i can get out and drive.. 

Purchased through Marc Shiliro , Seekonk MA...this was a customers car and Marc was really helpfull.

I was searching for a car for a good while..and all over the usual car for sale sites . The response from 95% of the sellers was quite
poor and effortless to be honest... poor write ups, crap pictures, most really couldnt be bothered !! Even some of the dealers... very laid back and uninterested..  This was despite telling them politely, i have imported cars before, and not a waste of time...Their Loss !!!

Being loaded at the moment in NJ and then onto England.  Should be with me mid Dec, by the time its cleared customs..
What is nice for me is that it has extra bits that the Mustang didnt...i.e  Power steering, Disc brakes etc.,
and found the Mustang manual gears a bit `agricultural to say the least.  Very heavy clutch, so have gone Auto this time round..

Restoration  was completed in 2014 by Jimmy Soares and Paul Ripa..  (If anyone knows of these guys, would be interested)

Everything on the exterior has been restored or replaced including such items as the glass, stainless trim, mirrors, wipers, lights, bumpers and SS 350 emblems!

Boss black wheels that are 18x8 on the front and 18x9.5 on the rear. 
The Nitto tires are 235/40/18 on the front and 275/40/18 on the rear!

The exterior is complimented with a brand new black interior

Everything in the interior has been restored or replaced including such items as the
headliner,
dash,  door panels, seats,  console and carpet.  modern NVU gauges, steering wheel,
Pro Car Rally bucket seats and carpeted custom floor mats!

The engine compartment is highly detailed with many upgrades including the Nat's Chiavittone Engine 350 V8 that was dyno tested at 355HP with 406.1 torque at 4000 RPM. The dyno sheet is included.
Nat Chiavettone is responsible for the engines being used at the Seekonk Speedway!

The engine compartment
custom fender supports,
radiator show panel,
12" brake booster,
Edelbrock 650 carburetor
Spectra air filter,
Pro From polished intake,
polished Chevrolet valve covers,
low profile billet bracket kit with ribbed belts,
chrome alternator and
polished power steering pump,
Delco Remy distributor with Scott wires and
all braided lines throughout. 

The engine is cooled by a polished aluminum radiator with 16" electric fan!
Dynatech ceramic coated headers and
complete polished exhaust system. 

The engine is coupled to a rebuilt turbo 350 transmission
and 10- bolt rear end!
front QA-1 adjustable coil over kit,
front disc brakes and the
rear end has been lowered 1"
Vin;
1 = Chevrolet                                           
2 = the vehicle model, Camaro
3 = engine type 6cyl
37 = body type Sport Coupe
7 = year of manufacture 1967
N = plant of manufacture Norwood, Ohio
194525 = vehicles unique identification number.

Looking forward to taking delivery.  Its the Original Granada Gold. That was repainted about 4 years ago now.
Will see how thats looks in the flesh,...Not my favourite colour,  but i have budgeted and may well get it repainted in a colour of my choice.. Orange? Black or Blue?

If anyone knows the car or any history, would love to know.

Peter

Hi Steve
Yes not a problem, you just get used to it..  Only problem is overtaking i guess.  But the secret there is to hang back a bit
so you have a clearer view of the road..

No, no conversions needed. 

Once the car arrives, We have a roadworthy test called an MoT...which is quite strict i guess.   I tend to use a local garage which is
`Classic` friendly..
Post 1965 should have amber indicators to the rear and front, and at a certain `flash rate`..  The main beams need adjusting the other way
but thats about it...  Most of the garages havent seen USA Classics so its a grey area ?

Have had 2 over now.  57 Chevy Stepside and my last one have just sold a 67 Mustang Fastback.

The Camaro should arrive UK mid Dec..  Then once MoT is carried out i can apply for Registration.
I guess by then there will be salted roads over here...So wont be going far until Spring.. but will be an early start with
the shows..
all the best  Pete

Ahhhh   thought that might be the case..  Thank You

So the newly purchased 67 is being loaded as we speak and will soon be on the sea to me..

In the meantime i was wondering re the turn signal lights..
The front of my 67 is fitted with the 4 lights...   Just wondered  where they are installed ?

Would anyone be able to do a short video of theirs to show me??

Thanks  Pete..

67/68 Fastbacks..  Quality cars are fetching £35-40k pounds.   Alot of cars coming onto the market from dealers that have bought them
for a quick sale...and in really poor condition.  Been blown over and are still full of rust..and bondo

and a few fools that are buying basket cases, with the intention of restoring them..  They usually run out of money
or interest before they get finished..
Importing parts here still costs a fair amount buy the time shipped over and paying 20% tax !

Yep..will get some pics up when its landed.
67 Fastback went easy..and got good money for it.  Had all the right options tho.  67/68 Fastbacks command strong interest
over here...same there i guess too.
A quality 65/66 fetches around mid £20k pounds,,

Bought One.....  In the shipping process now.. Cant wait..

I would ditch the tramp bars and oversize wheels and tyres which imo spoils the look of the car.

Have sent him a pm..  Not sure if its still for sale?

Yes i am in Essex, England...about an hour from London

Have imported a couple of cars in the last 2 years.  A 57 Stepside Hot Rod i bought from a guy in Illinois (now Sold)
and a 67 Mustang Fastback i purchased from Vanguards (MI)  which is now up for sale...

Always had a 1st Gen Camaro on my bucket list...so guessed its time to get on with it!  My first Yank was a 74 Pontiac firebird i had some 36 years ago !!   

Hi everyone..Have been lurking for a while and thought its time i joined in.

I am looking for a really nice 67-68 Camaro to replace my 67 mustang Fastback i have had a couple of years now.
Have a budget of around $40k usd
Looking for a finished car that has disc brakes, and power steering. Show quality.  Nice engine bay.  i know i cant afford a true SS

ideal car would be a Black or Blue paint work and a Black interior.
I know its neither of these, but been looking at this car on Ebay...   wondered what you experienced guys think.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111797576588?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Beautiful detailed engine bay, and interior although not original suits just fine..

Wait to hear    thanks  Pete