1973 Black?
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1973 Black?
http://york.craigslist.org/cto/1583000181.html Real? Was this really a factory black car?
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I do not think that black was offered in 73. The front bumper looks like it was removed during blasting, and just not fastened back on properly, will be removed again during painting, and would be readjusted at that time. It is more than likely just sitting on there for the pics.
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Black was not an offical color in '73, but apparently a handfull were painted black. The paint tag would indicate SPEC or SPECIAL. Seller says that it has a "special pain tag". So it could have been black. But without original documentation wil will never know. Could have been some other special color or could have been delivered in primer. Back in those days some cars were ordered in primer so that the new owner could have them painted what ever color they wanted.
But is it does have a special paint tag, it would be a unique car. Hope there is some documentation.
tom...
But is it does have a special paint tag, it would be a unique car. Hope there is some documentation.
tom...
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http://york.craigslist.org/cto/1583000181.html Real? Was this really a factory black car?
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Last edited by GREGG-73; Feb 13, 2010 at 04:33 AM.
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The term COPO is over rated and overused. I do not believe the COPO system was needed or used to order a primer car, probably a simple phone call to the regional office like any other unusual interior exterior colour combo.
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Wonder is the Hooker sidemount headers and L-88 hood are also rare factory special COPO options?
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I spoke with the owner and he sent me the below photo....He has no other defining documentation. The tag below was removed for paint. When it was removed... it exposed Black paint, hence the owners claim.
Non original motor, it does have a 350 in it now. He does not have the original hood. VIN # 1Z37J3S403601
Stay in tune....
Non original motor, it does have a 350 in it now. He does not have the original hood. VIN # 1Z37J3S403601
Stay in tune....
Last edited by GREGG-73; Feb 13, 2010 at 09:28 PM.
