WTB 69 Camaro Pro touring complete car
 

I am new to the group and am hoping that there may be a member that is considering selling their car. Please provide me some feedback if my wish list-vs.-budget is out of line.

I am looking for a 69 coupe, no convertibles considered, however any Gen I year is a possibility.

I would like all modern suspension and drive train (4 wheel disc, coil overs or bags, 4link, pumped engine, rack and pinion steering, modern gages and dash). A modern 5/6sp is preferred but a stout auto would be considered (no column shift). Must run well on pump gas.

I do not want any of the intake to protrude from the hood, and prefer as low rise a hood as possible.

I would prefer there to be some sort of rear seat, but this is not a must.

I would like a nice stereo, but have no need for any TV's or DVD's.

Upgraded seats are desirable, roll bars are OK (not required), but I would like to easily be able to get in the car.

Body and paint need to be in very good condition and absolutly rust free.

Now the crazy part...my budget must stay under $100K.

Can all of this coexist?

Curtis:drool:

I can build it.

Why not just have it built??? Pick your own options/colors/drivetrain to suit you.

Call Bruning Auto Design 360 254-0066. They will exceed your expectations.

How about this one. Not a 69, but nice and ready to rock and roll....

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=14132

Build-vs.-Buy
 

I appreciate the referrals for some of the Pro touring fabricators that the group has been using, and more importantly have been happy with. I am strongly leaning towards buying a completed car that the owner would like to find a new home for rather than build to my own specifications. In past projects I have done I have found that I have blown my budget every time...and not by a few $'s, also the time to build can often be considerable. Someone on the list mentioned that the ROI (return on investment) is often $0.50 per dollar invested, or a financially loosing investment. I personally have found this to be true, but perhaps not quite to the 1/2 extent.

The pluses of doing your own build is you get what you want. Does anyone ever buy someone elses car and have it be exactly done the way they would do it them selves? Not to often.

I very much appreciate the lead to rockdogz 1968 car. He and I have exchanged emails and I hope to talk with him this weekend. He has the car very well documented. So much so that I have only partially gotten through the history of the car so far.

Thanks!!

I've seen Tom's Camaro and it's very nice and it's enough under your budget that you could "tweek" it to your own tastes. :)

You could buy mine but it doesn't have music... and it's hard to get in and out of.. and it's a bit over your budget. lol... but it has other charms.

Good luck with your search and from a $$$ standpoint you are doing it the right way.

This is a no brainer. I hate to say never, but I don't plan on ever building a car from scratch again!

Even more so now since the toy market is softening...

I plan to build a bunch of them from scratch. I always want exactly what I want and nothing less. Lifes to short to compromise.

Sometimes the big compromise is waiting more than a year for a car you can pay for today (at half or 2/3 the cost to build) and drive tmrw! :yes:

But... your point Vegas is why I never should say never!

I hear you man. It's easy for me to say with mine 15 feet away from me right now. I know what it's like to be in your shoes. Waiting and waiting. Economically I couldn't agree more. I am just so damn picky!!!

Not me, I'm WAY to picky over what I want. To me this isnt an investment, it's a hobby.

There is a middle ground and that's to find something close and go from there and change stuff.

I agree with finding something close and making changes to personalize it.
However, I would suggest finding one with a well documented build. I've heard a lot of stories about cars that looked real nice only to end up being sculpted out of bondo. Good luck!

Yeah I really should have said it's a no brainer for me. That's what I meant. If someone has the time, money, and (most importantly for me) the patience to deal with a long term build, then go for it. Especially with some of the talented builders on this forum.

And no, you don't build these cars for investment purposes.

Finding that middle ground and buying someone else's completed or near-completed project can be a great way to go.

I am just bitter my car has taken so long and is still not done (can ya tell?) :D

When do you go get it? End of this month?

I sent you an email with a link since Curtis out of town....:thumbsup:

That is the plan! I think he has been making good progress (finally) these past few weeks, but I need to go confirm that next week.

Good times! :willy:

I feel your pain. These long builds are tuff.

After being part of a major build from scratch I have to say that good things come to those who wait. These cars are about 3 times as much work as most would ever imagine. I should say to do them right. It needs to look great and be reliable. Parts are so unpredictable. Custom costs alot of money and doesn't bolt on guys. My three cents for the night.:D

Penske/Donahue 69 Camaro
 

My car is for sale. You might want to add a radio & carpet. 85K. would buy it.I wish I could figure how to add the photo bucket to this tread.

Right click the URL (internet address bar on the top of the screen), choose copy, then paste that long code into the text of your reply. That should do it.

Hang in there buddy! At least you lit a fire under his ass!! ;)

Yeah had a good talk with him again today and apparently lots of sh*t gettin done. And I got an invoice in the mail today so what's on there better be done! :lol:

Anxious to get up there and see it..

I have a 67 that I think you would be very interested in. It was built with the help of ATS and is insanely fun to drive. I'm currently in Dubai for work, but should be home around Oct 1st. If you would like to drive the car we can make plans when I get home. I would like 42.5k for the car. That leaves plenty in your budget for tweaking it to your personal taste. I am facing the lose of my job and need to move the car. I would prefer it go to a member who will take good care of it. I hate to let it go but it has to be done. :(

There are several members here who have seen and driven the car that can vouch for it and me. You can also contact Tyler at ATS for more info on the cars condition.

Getting on LG isn't easy from here (first time in a week). Please send me an e-mail to the address Anthony provided. Looking forward to hearing from you.

:thumbsup:

1969 Camaro pro-touring for sale
 

1969 Camaro pro-touring just put up for sale:

Car recently participated in the autocross at the Goodguys show in Joliet Illinois. Video is posted on site at :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmCjms3OP1M

95% completed
85% new sheet metal with rust free floors/trunk
PPG black paint (8 out of 10). Car is driven/auto crossed
85% new interior with Covans dash and DSE roll cage
383 485 hp/475 lb ft by M&R engines
Muncie 4 speed newly rebuilt
Auburn/Richmond 8.5 inch 10 bolt newly built
18" Coys wheels
Global west upper control arms and sub-frame connectors
Hotchkis springs/KYB shocks
Z06 front brakes/LSI rears

To many parts to list and all reciepts/build photos available.

$38,750 obo
[email protected]
Chicago

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