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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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WOW.

SUPER nice car man. Only 6K miles, looks like even a factory option fire extinguisher, and that seller knows how to properly sell a car.

That car could have been sold at Barret Jackson for sure.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Dunno whats nicer the car or the garage, beautiful car but seems like a waste to me, it should have been driven, but,,,,.Peace,,,Moosie
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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I saw the same car on Ebay about 3 years ago. Only had 5,800 miles on it then. bid was up to 50K+ at the time.

Same color as mine, great reference for restoration...oh lottery gods where are you now!
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Very nice...the chassis shots are great for those seeking to see original fininishes...also can see the coil spring tag.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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...anybody catch that this was going to be a Z07 car??? Then, on one of the "original" order forms it says "Suspension & Brake Handling Pkg Not Available with A/C". The few Z07 cars I've seen(1974 & 1975)were it seems always "loaded up" with options, including A/C.

...it is a gorgeous car. Not sure the Radial T/As are original though.
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Same color as mine, great reference for restoration...oh lottery gods where are you now!
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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...it is a gorgeous car. Not sure the Radial T/As are original though.[/QUOTE]


he does mention the tires have been changed to the BF Goodrich's--does sound like a pretty straight forward seller.

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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Is that a replacement rear spring? Seems to sit high in the back. Are the spring ends supposed to curl up?
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No hood emblem for L82 in 73? No way to tell from outside ,never knew that.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
Very nice...the chassis shots are great for those seeking to see original fininishes...also can see the coil spring tag.
Did you notice the exhaust and the clamp at the muffler. The bends,Tips, and mufflers look original.

Frame numbers also

Last edited by LYLE; Mar 12, 2008 at 10:58 AM. Reason: xx
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I have never seen a front cross member without the dents! Bubba never got a chance to work on that one.
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I would totally give him full sticker price for it.
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Originally Posted by morleyz
I would totally give him full sticker price for it.

You and me both, in fact I would double the sticker price.
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This is my 2nd favorite year after 70. I was drooling looking at those pics and love the color. NCRS should see this one for a benchmark standard. Reminds me of the white 73 someone bought a month or 2 ago from the original owner. I did notice the vent door behind the drivers side kick panel looked rusted. Still an outstanding example.
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That price sure makes me feel good about my purchase!!!!! I own the white 73 from the original owner. Let me save you guys some money...I'll take only $30,000.00 for mine.
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No hood emblem for L82 in 73? No way to tell from outside ,never knew that
nope, only the 454 had a hood emblem in 73
L82 had the finned valve covers

http://www.idavette.net/facts/73.htm
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That is one fine C3. My wife is even drooling over it. I agree with DB, if I had the money to spare, I would have not problem buying it in its current condition.
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Originally Posted by LYLE
Did you notice the exhaust and the clamp at the muffler. The bends,Tips, and mufflers look original.

Frame numbers also

Lyle, I was surprised to see the clamps ahead of the mufflers? I thought '68-'72s had the "rearward pipe connected to muffler" as all one piece from the factory? Not sure on this one.

...also noticed the original order said "3.70:1" rear ratio, but car was built with a "3.55:1" rear. May be cause this car had A/C?

...still a gorgeous '73. Looks like it went just over $31K and a no sale.
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Well if its makes any difference, Id have got it first.....If I had cash Cant say we cant dream
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