1969 Chevrolet Camaro

I've been looking for a 1969 Camaro that would be more than just a daily driver yet not a show car. I'm in a car club and already have restored a 1958 Chev pick-up so I know a little about what makes a decent quality car.

The seller advertised the features of the car but provided little information on the condition or functionality of the accessories. He said be "was all over the car" before he purchased it. He also stated it was a good driver and had newer paint. He did state the dash board padding needed replacement. I would have preferred to have the car inspected by a third party but only hours remained on the auction so I submitted a bid based on the telecons with the seller.

When the car arrived we had trouble starting it. I took several days of trouble shooting to figure out that a least five vacuum lines affecting the engine had been cut or disconnected. Also the carburator was fouled and required cleaning. I also discovered the seat belts were missing, as was the horns. The doors that close over the headlights did not operate properly - they would open but not close. The alternator and temperature warning lights are inoperative. The trunk collected water when I washed the car as the rear tail lights had been re-installed without gaskets.

I asked the seller about the missing seat belts and he stated that a car of that age in Michigan did not require them. He said he would try to find some used ones and send them to me. I felt they should have been added before the sale as it is factory equipment and also a safety issue. It will cost around $250 to replace the seat belts.

Prior to shipment of the car from Michigan to Arizona I asked the seller to insure that all the fluid levels were topped off I case I decided to drive it to my house (about 80 miles from Phoenix where the car could have been dropped off.) I decided to pay extra to have it delivered to my house and a good thing I did. The power steering unit was bone dry of fluid. Also the motor oil was pitch black indicating it was overdue for a change.

I gave the seller a positive rating based on my first impression of the car after delivery. If I had it to do over I would give him a "Neutral" rating as he was not as straight forward with the condition of the car as he should have been. My regret is I did not have a third-party inspection. That report would have probably kept me from bidding. The car will take hundreds of dollars and quite a bit of time to bring it to a "driver's plus" condition.

The old adage: Buyer Beware is true in this case.

I bought it because the price was right and I was alway looking for this kind of car the best thing it had the title and is fixable after many hours in the garage so Im very happy with the purchase and with the seller he did everything right no complaint

Awesome car great paint job everything as advertised and more a awsome seller.VERY HIGHLY RECCOMENED!

the auto was not available or for sale, once purchased they wanted me to send $$ to an 'ebay agent, the deal never happened

It doesn't matter if you're paying $5 or $25,000 for a car on ebay, go look at it first. Everyone has a different perception of how bad rust, dents, etc., is. And unfortunately the seller always has a little different view of how bad something really is, because they are trying to get it out of their way. All I can say is take the time and money and actually go see what you are looking at buying. If for some reason you can't do that, don't bid. Wait until you are able to physically go touch and see what you are bidding on. That way you can make the call on whether or not the vehicle is worth the time and trouble. Do not take the sellers word as gospel....you will end up regretting it, especially if you're laying down a sizable chunk of money. And as some of you have found out, ebay isn't going to really do anything to help you if you get burned. Heck, they won't even let you leave negative feedback anymore if you're the seller, if you have someone stiff you on a payment or something! How does that help the community stay informed? Who are they really looking out for.....

Bottom line, look, touch, feel, before buying. You can ask all the email questions, but will you get an honest answer?

this was a scam, car never existed, this seller copied pictures from a
custom builders web site. ebay needs to prosecute this seller. I never did pay for the car, and filed a fraud report

NOT MUCH,AS I FOUND OUT.after getting my numbers matching,99 percent complete camaro convertible home via shipper,i was ok with the car itself,till i started looking at the parts for the car,there was no seat belts,starter,front wire harness,drive shaft,input shaft or torque converter for transmission,horns,rear molding,half the windshild molding,power steering pump,engine was locked up,ect.ect.you get the picture,speaking of picture,i was told by the seller i got what was in the picture!!!the ad read 99 percent COMPLETE.when i tried to call he would not answer his phone,just e-mail after he had the money.he then told me to watch his ebay to see if there was anyhing came up that i needed on his ebay !@#$%^& what a guy,the old saying is they can hang a thief but not a lier is so true.but i have got alot of other good deals on ebay.in closing "LOOK-TOUCH IT, MAKE SURE,THEN PAY!!!!!!! BEWARE

I decided to buy this car, because it was just what I'd been looking for, but when I flew over to see the car and give the seller a deposit, within 48 hours as directed in the listing, it was no where near the description in the listing.
I did not like the body work on the car, it had scratches and long cracks in the paint. Water leaked into the trunk of the car, and was starting to rust. The dash was a mess, totally unrestored. There was a big hole in the rear seat, in a very visible location, and you could tell it had been there a while. Then we went for a drive. The car broke down twice. The transmission would grind when you would go into 3rd gear. The engine lost oil pressure, and started to make lifter noise. Something was rubbing in the rear end when making a turn to one side. The car was grossly misrepresented. I flew over 1200 miles, and I am out the airfare and time away from work, not to mention the aggravation.

When chasing your passions and past we get caught in the moment. It is best to do our research then to let your emotions take hold. If you don't know cars or how to fix them it is better to have inspected by a expert. You are basing you decisions on pictures provided buy a stranger! Who may have your not have your best not interst in mind. As such with the seller that I purchased a Camaro from previously. Long short if you can't touch it smell it or drive it don't take the word of the seller.

1969 convertible SS 350ci 300hp refurbished and in original condition is a dream car come true 40 years later. It has been worth the wait but wish I had purchased one sooner than the 27 years which passed since I had to depart with my first '69 camaro. Although this car is primarily for show and perfect weather short trips, I know I will have to get a daily driver version some day especially with the 2010 camaro coming out soon and likley causing the value of the older version to inflate rapidly. Buying an older classic car brings back the memories of yesterday and can make you feel young again.