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Broach Marks
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Broach Marks
There is an undocumented L88 69 roadster on the Bay. The last picture shows the pad on the passenger front of the block. Does that pad look like it has been decked, or not? Rich
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I do not have the original tank sticker or the original trim tag.
P.S. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...3A1|240%3A1308
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I agree, give the guy credit for a good explanation and invitation for inspection's...
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In the process of buying my 67 big block recently, I've learned more about broach marks and stampings than I ever cared to know. I feel like I can confidently declare that to be a restamp. As others said, it's not being presented as the genuine article.
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Funny how my learning curve has been the opposite. The more I see the less I feel can make an absolute positive no doubt about it statement, especially from a photograph on the internet.
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BUT, I do admire the seller for advising that: "Car has been professionally appraised from the Auto Appraisal Network (top appraisal company in the country) for $81,500 in its current undocumented state (as a clone). Please email me if you would like a copy of the report. I am selling the car as a L88 tribute because the car is undocumented."
Also, the BIN price is only $60,000 - it is CLEARLY priced not as if it was a true 69 L88, or even possibly one.
I have to admit to liking this car for what it is - a Black / tan 69 vert with a L88 BB tribute engine in it, and BB looks to complete the tribute.
I'd like a little less black spray bomb restoration on the underside, hoverer, but it doesn't look too horrible there. Convert top looks ratty too. I'd let the C3 forum boys advise on a proper value, and note that not having the trim tag could be a serious deduct, value-wise.
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I like L88 clones. That car should be a blast to drive. He is not presenting it as an original L88 nor is he asking for a real L88 price. My only concern would be the absent trim tag and the apparent need for paint.
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well, I have to agree that it likely isn't an original L88 paired with its original motor, and if that is what you are looking to buy, this car ain't for you. Here is the pad:
BUT, I do admire the seller for advising that: "Car has been professionally appraised from the Auto Appraisal Network (top appraisal company in the country) for $81,500 in its current undocumented state (as a clone). Please email me if you would like a copy of the report. I am selling the car as a L88 tribute because the car is undocumented."
Also, the BIN price is only $60,000 - it is CLEARLY priced not as if it was a true 69 L88, or even possibly one.
I have to admit to liking this car for what it is - a Black / tan 69 vert with a L88 BB tribute engine in it, and BB looks to complete the tribute.
I'd like a little less black spray bomb restoration on the underside, hoverer, but it doesn't look too horrible there. Convert top looks ratty too. I'd let the C3 forum boys advise on a proper value, and note that not having the trim tag could be a serious deduct, value-wise.
BUT, I do admire the seller for advising that: "Car has been professionally appraised from the Auto Appraisal Network (top appraisal company in the country) for $81,500 in its current undocumented state (as a clone). Please email me if you would like a copy of the report. I am selling the car as a L88 tribute because the car is undocumented."
Also, the BIN price is only $60,000 - it is CLEARLY priced not as if it was a true 69 L88, or even possibly one.
I have to admit to liking this car for what it is - a Black / tan 69 vert with a L88 BB tribute engine in it, and BB looks to complete the tribute.
I'd like a little less black spray bomb restoration on the underside, hoverer, but it doesn't look too horrible there. Convert top looks ratty too. I'd let the C3 forum boys advise on a proper value, and note that not having the trim tag could be a serious deduct, value-wise.
Good summation, Jack.
