Hey Todd,

Mike, the LS9 Camaro from B.C. owner seemed like a really nice guy. I asked him why, after spending all this money he was selling the car with less than 100 miles on it and he said two reasons:

1) The project grew out of control (beyond budget)
and
2) The roads where he lives are horrible so he is worried about driving the car around town.

As I have said, great parts list but wow, that is a big number. His plan is to get his price or just keep the car. I cannot reconcile the bad roads and keep the car comments but hey, his car, so more power. Hope it works out for him.

Sadly, the search continues.

Take care,
Chris

Maybe that's how they lost track of time and put 2800 hrs. in a bolt together car. :_paranoid

If someone wanted to spend $250k+ on a car, they might as well have it built the way they wanted it, not be a bolt together car, and not be a sloppy second.. :)

Horrible ebay ad too.. :P

I have to agree with Mark, if someone is looking to spend that kind of coin than I think they would have it built to their specs. Also I can see where a project can get out of control, but if you need the money back and really want to sell it I think the asking number would be more in line with what it cost to build. Not saying he shouldn't try to make a profit but as stated for a "bolt together car with off the shelf parts" just seems on the higher side. But very nice looking car and very nice parts list.

Chris, I'd stay in touch with him. If he needs to sell it, eventually he will have to get realistic. Parts are great, would really want to see the execution first hand. That's going to be tough to do in the boonies. I really think that's going to be a big variable in the ultimate value of the car.

Todd,

Hope you are well. I do plan to follow the auction and keep in touch with the owner. My sense is that he will come down but not below $200,000. We will see.

Take care,
Chris

Are there any extra fees or duties that need to be paid when bringing a car across the border? I am having a shipping company bring the car here.

We have a free trade agreement in North America as long as the product was made in Mexico, Canada or the USA there is no duty. Might be some brokrage fees at the boared but they will be minimal. Call US customs they will give the low down.

My experience is bring cars from US to Canada so I not much help here other than to say I know the US wants you to check out the car from the states prior to bringing it into Canada...

Also I've been cautioned many a time to state,,, and do an official declaration with my cars if I intend to sell them while down at a show... The US Boarder crossing officers outwardly seem to be protecting possible tax revenues that would be applicable in the various states if I had to guess... I know they check all the cars I purchase for export to Canada for leans, loans, and any illegal history prior to me even leaving the USA with the cars when importing a new (to me) purchase...