Changing a Firebird to a Camaro is common. The main reason is that Firebird's are less expensive. I would expect the the title numbers match the vin and hidden vin on the car. If they do, then it's a Firebird that's been converted to look like a Camaro. ... Fraud? No. Misleading? Yes.
Would I buy a car like that? No, because I care about resale value.
Would I dump $50k into a car like that? Absolutely not?

 

Definition of fraud: Act or course of deception, an intentional concealment, omission, or perversion of truth. So, was this fraud? Absolutely yes. The seller knew damn well the description on the title didn't match the car.

 

I do agree 100% that it is most likely just a conversion, Firebird to Camaro with no laws broken. But you MUST tell the person what they are buying. Imagine you thought you where buying a 1972 Ferrari and you found out it was a 1978 corvette with a Ferrari body on it. Although not as dramatic still the same situation.

Its kind of funny cause you prove why it is fraud while saying it is not. The fact you would not buy a converted Firebird is proof that hiding the fact it was a Firebird was to the sellers advantage. The fact he made the original poster wait for the title means he did it knowingly. I am sure the guy could avoid any charges if he just working out a deal that made both parties happy and they could just call it a miss understanding. If they guy who sold the car tried to hide or refused negotiation and the car was over 5k it would be an easy felony win for the DA.