Camaro Owner 2nd time around
#11
11-03-2013, 01:22 AM
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: The 'Burbs of Chicago
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Only took you a year to get those pics posted up! 
Still, it must feel good to get your old car back. Last year I tracked down my old 69 Camaro convertible that I sold in 82. It got totaled and sent to car heaven 3 months after the guy bought it from me.
Still, it must feel good to get your old car back. Last year I tracked down my old 69 Camaro convertible that I sold in 82. It got totaled and sent to car heaven 3 months after the guy bought it from me.
#12
11-03-2013, 04:25 PM
In 1980 I bought a 1973 RSLT Camaro from a car lot in Clearwater Fla with about 48K miles. I was just 17 at the time and living in St Petersburg Fl. I was working full time after high school and put all my time and money into that car. In 1982 I entered it in the World of wheels car show tour while it passed through Tampa bay that year. I made third place in my division against some very tough competition and an honorable mention for being the youngest (19) entrant. After the show I did not drive the car much and soon afterward moved away from home to my own place.
In 1983 I sold the car to my best friend who drove it for while and then traded it off to his brother in law who later wrecked it. It was then sold off to another friend in 1986 who decided to make it show worthy again. He drove it for a short while and then took it off the road to rebuild it again to show quality and change exterior color.
He disassembled the car and started the rebuild (bodywork mostly) and then lost interest. There it sat in pieces inside his garage for the next 27 years. I have always kept track of the car over the years and always expressed my interest in buying back if it came available.
Well 27 years later I got a call from the current owner telling me he was considering selling. I now live in Maryland and with the car still in Florida it was not easy to see the car and in its condition. We struck up a deal with what was left of the car, almost 30 years from when I had it entered it in the “World of Wheels “ I made the 2200-mile round road trip to Fl to get it.
The condition of the car was not how he described but how he remembered it years ago. Time has taking its toll one many of the parts that were stored and many more have disappeared. But none the least its body was still decent with no rust and the odometer only showing 71K miles when parked, all new glass and floors. Interior was mostly gone and what was there was chewed up by garage mice. I still got the M-22, 4 speed and the 10 bolt 3:73 posi, The 350 motor has been gone for many years now according to the previous owner.
I plan on putting it back together again and back on the road within the next few years. Since there is no motor this maybe an opportunity for a period correct 396/4 Speed configuration or will it be in order to bring it to current standards with a LS7/ six speed. Time and finances will tell.
In 1983 I sold the car to my best friend who drove it for while and then traded it off to his brother in law who later wrecked it. It was then sold off to another friend in 1986 who decided to make it show worthy again. He drove it for a short while and then took it off the road to rebuild it again to show quality and change exterior color.
He disassembled the car and started the rebuild (bodywork mostly) and then lost interest. There it sat in pieces inside his garage for the next 27 years. I have always kept track of the car over the years and always expressed my interest in buying back if it came available.
Well 27 years later I got a call from the current owner telling me he was considering selling. I now live in Maryland and with the car still in Florida it was not easy to see the car and in its condition. We struck up a deal with what was left of the car, almost 30 years from when I had it entered it in the “World of Wheels “ I made the 2200-mile round road trip to Fl to get it.
The condition of the car was not how he described but how he remembered it years ago. Time has taking its toll one many of the parts that were stored and many more have disappeared. But none the least its body was still decent with no rust and the odometer only showing 71K miles when parked, all new glass and floors. Interior was mostly gone and what was there was chewed up by garage mice. I still got the M-22, 4 speed and the 10 bolt 3:73 posi, The 350 motor has been gone for many years now according to the previous owner.
I plan on putting it back together again and back on the road within the next few years. Since there is no motor this maybe an opportunity for a period correct 396/4 Speed configuration or will it be in order to bring it to current standards with a LS7/ six speed. Time and finances will tell.
Welcome to the forum and great story about the history between you and your Camaro. It's certainly awesome to add you to this community. We're here anytime you need us.
William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care
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