Questions about 1969 on Ebay
12-31-2007, 01:47 PM
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Questions about 1969 on Ebay
Has anyone ever dealt with these guys? This seems like a nicely restored 69. I am a fan of this engine/trans combo. Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...QQcmdZViewItem
12-31-2007, 02:58 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10
Probably not 19k real miles. Looks like a nice repaint in the picture, but too much black-out under the hood for things that typically aren't black. All the smog stuff on the engine is missing which is not unusual.
The car also has manual brakes. I have 'em, but they take some getting used to. No AC so it may have manual steering too to complete the low option profile.
If the frame is good and the paint and interior are in as good a shape as the pictures show, maybe a $25k car that you wouldn't be afraid to be seen in. Convertible, red color and original motor are all plusses for it.
The car also has manual brakes. I have 'em, but they take some getting used to. No AC so it may have manual steering too to complete the low option profile.
If the frame is good and the paint and interior are in as good a shape as the pictures show, maybe a $25k car that you wouldn't be afraid to be seen in. Convertible, red color and original motor are all plusses for it.
12-31-2007, 06:49 PM
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I called Daniel Schmitt & Co. regarding this car last week. Unfortunately, the dealer I spoke w/ didn't know that much about the car. No history...
The car is manual steering, manual brakes (no frills here). I spewed off about 10 items that were not original about the car and it didn't really matter to him. He just wanted to make the sale...
From the pics, this is a ~$25K car, assuming everthing is as stated.
The one good thing is that thier feedback is almost 100%. Almost 400 satisfied customers on eBay . I guess if you're willing to pay very high dealer premium, could be okay car.
The car is manual steering, manual brakes (no frills here). I spewed off about 10 items that were not original about the car and it didn't really matter to him. He just wanted to make the sale...
From the pics, this is a ~$25K car, assuming everthing is as stated.
The one good thing is that thier feedback is almost 100%. Almost 400 satisfied customers on eBay . I guess if you're willing to pay very high dealer premium, could be okay car.
01-05-2008, 02:20 AM
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The missing trim tag caught my attention.
They may specialize in other makes, but their Corvette ads are very carefully worded... truthful, but the knowlegable buyer needs to look at the details and ask the right questions... on all their Corvette listings. They know more about Corvettes than you might think.
They may specialize in other makes, but their Corvette ads are very carefully worded... truthful, but the knowlegable buyer needs to look at the details and ask the right questions... on all their Corvette listings. They know more about Corvettes than you might think.
01-05-2008, 03:31 AM
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Has anyone ever dealt with these guys? This seems like a nicely restored 69. I am a fan of this engine/trans combo. Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-...QQcmdZViewItem
01-05-2008, 11:28 AM
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at a quick glance it is missing the interior rear 1/4 trim, sunvisors, chin spoiler, front emblem,R seat is leaning, sagging door flapper,bubba pump to carb fuel line and filter, wrong hood and shifter and the list goes on. Says a lot about attention to detail.Plenty of the same pic over and over and none of the underside of the car, or rust issues. The text description does not even state if the car actually runs and drives. How would a buyer even know what he is bidding on?
it is an attractive car that is priced to high
Looking for a nice 69 SB convertible? My friend has a very nice , more complete orange/black one than this red one in Ala and it wont cost anywhere near 30k, IM for info
it is an attractive car that is priced to high
Looking for a nice 69 SB convertible? My friend has a very nice , more complete orange/black one than this red one in Ala and it wont cost anywhere near 30k, IM for info
01-05-2008, 01:26 PM
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I have concerns on this company when the put 'vettes up for sale. Awhile back they listed a low mileage '68 for sale. Not only did it have the wrong rear valance, it also had '69 front fender script, an aftermarket sound system, and NOM. And that was from the pictures in the ad. The car was shiny, and that was about it. Far from being a low mileage car. It looked like someone painted it, put armorall on the interior & tires to make it look sell-able.I have seen other vettes they have listed that had similar issues as the one I described. I would be very careful if you were considering buying a car from them. Have it inspected first. Good luck
01-05-2008, 01:42 PM
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To add on to Ed T's observations:
Missing the ignition sheilding
Missing the headlight covers behind the front grill
Has a '68 steering wheel.
Wrong shifter.
Not sure whats going on with the fuel line to the carb, but it should be replaced. Rubber fuel lines to the carb = bad news.
Based on the pics, it looks like the car had a front clip repaired or replaced as all the front end stuff is either missing or incorrect for the most part.
IMHO, this is nothing more then a polished turd at a very high price.
Save your money and get a great car for the same price somewhere else. Take up Ed T's offer on the orange/black car. Might be happier in the end. Good luck!
Missing the ignition sheilding
Missing the headlight covers behind the front grill
Has a '68 steering wheel.
Wrong shifter.
Not sure whats going on with the fuel line to the carb, but it should be replaced. Rubber fuel lines to the carb = bad news.
Based on the pics, it looks like the car had a front clip repaired or replaced as all the front end stuff is either missing or incorrect for the most part.
IMHO, this is nothing more then a polished turd at a very high price.
Save your money and get a great car for the same price somewhere else. Take up Ed T's offer on the orange/black car. Might be happier in the end. Good luck!
01-06-2008, 02:09 AM
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I still think the missing trim tag is the scariest thing, especially when the ad makes specific reference to the paint color matching the tag!! 
01-06-2008, 08:03 AM
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I still think the missing trim tag is the scariest thing, especially when the ad makes specific reference to the paint color matching the tag!!
