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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #45 on: February 27, 2016, 06:13:35 PM »
From Mecum's website (a.k.a. before and after CRG)...

2/25/16:
1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS Z28
302/290 HP, 4-SPEED

HIGHLIGHTS

- Ordered in Black and White by Felix Chevrolet in Los Angeles, California to match dealer’s mascot, 'Felix the Cat'
- Wilson B. Felix traded a new car for rights to use 'Felix the Cat' for his dealership mascot
- Less than 500 miles on frame-off restoration
- Original rust free sheet metal
- MP-suffix 302/290 HP V-8 engine, partial vin matches car
- Muncie M21 4-speed transmission, partial vin matches car
- 12 bolt QA code 4.10 Positraction
- Power steering, power front disc brakes
- Factory traction bar
- RPO Z22 RS package
- Rare code AA Tuxedo Black
- RPO Z23 special interior décor package
- Factory Black custom bucket seat package
- Tinted glass, fold down seat
- Center console, Deluxe seat belts
- Tach and gauges package
- Front and rear bumper guards
- 15 inch wheels with Redline tires
- Original Chevrolet cowl tag with correct option codes
- NCRS shipping data report
- Detailed pictures of all casting numbers, date codes and vin stampings
- Pictures of car before restoration


2/27/16:
1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS
302/290 HP, 4-SPEED

HIGHLIGHTS

- Ordered by Felix Chevrolet in Los Angeles, California
- Wilson B. Felix traded a new car for rights to use 'Felix the Cat' for his dealership mascot
- Less than 500 miles on frame-off restoration
- During the restoration, this car was transformed to exacting Z28 specifications
- Correctly dated MP-suffix 302/290 HP V-8
- Correctly dated Muncie M21 4-speed
- 12 bolt QA code 4.10 Positraction
- Original rust free sheet metal
- Power steering, power front disc brakes
- Factory traction bar
- RPO Z22 RS package
- RPO Z23 special interior décor package
- Factory Black custom bucket seat package
- Tinted glass, fold down seat
- Center console, Deluxe seat belts
- Tach and gauges package
- Front and rear bumper guards
- 15 inch Rally wheels with Redline tires
- NCRS shipping data report


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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #46 on: February 27, 2016, 06:42:55 PM »
Nice going CRG😀
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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #47 on: February 28, 2016, 01:27:30 AM »
The first red flag that caught my attention was how they transformed the car to exact Z/28 specifications.WHAT! There's no transforming of a car unless you mean to deceive. I understand clones but advertise them as such. WOW definitely buyer beware.

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #48 on: February 28, 2016, 03:40:40 AM »
Maybe it's just me but when I read "transformed" that tells me right away it's a clone, just a different way of saying it.  I don't see it as deceiving at all.  They all say it so many ways now, replica, tribute, reproduction etc...  Doesn't matter to me how they say it.  Still gets the message across that the car isn't a real one. 

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #49 on: February 28, 2016, 03:46:57 AM »
In today's climate...transformed is the politically correct (ad nauseam) way to say clone.

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #50 on: February 28, 2016, 05:04:56 AM »
Those changes are VERY significant from the 'packet of lies' that the original ad was....  If I knew that seller personally, I don't think I'd think very much of him after reading that ad...  ;(
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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #51 on: March 14, 2016, 02:31:42 AM »
Looks like the car was pulled from the auction.

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #52 on: March 14, 2016, 12:28:19 PM »
What do you bet the owner no likey CRG.  >:(
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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #53 on: March 14, 2016, 05:20:46 PM »
What do you bet the owner no likey CRG.  >:(

Yeah, well, I look at the other side too.  For the one person that might have upset, it probably made a dozen more happy that they didn't plunk down good money for a  clone.  Hopefully those honest people realize the importance of CRG and stop others from making that mistake.

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #54 on: March 14, 2016, 06:15:46 PM »


Yeah, well, I look at the other side too.  For the one person that might have upset, it probably made a dozen more happy that they didn't plunk down good money for a  clone.  Hopefully those honest people realize the importance of CRG and stop others from making that mistake.
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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #55 on: March 14, 2016, 09:56:43 PM »
Don't think they pulled it because it was the right thing to do.Even though the auction company list a no responsibility clause you can still sue the owner and the auction company.When you say you will list the vin publicly as an issue car it fears both partys into removing the car from auction.Showing pre auction you informed them it had issues will hold them liable for not taking appropriate action.

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #56 on: March 14, 2016, 11:31:56 PM »
Very proud of my fellow CRG'ers that called the attention to this perpetuation of FRAUD!!
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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #57 on: March 21, 2016, 03:33:49 AM »
Way to go guys.   Frankly, I am surprised that Mecum changed the wording on the description.   They have historically relied on the "representation" of the owner, even if it is obvious the owner is either misinformed, lying, or both.

I have become suspect of the pedigree of any car selling at Mecum or coming out of Florida with "documentation". 

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #58 on: May 24, 2016, 04:43:27 AM »
Way to go guys.   Frankly, I am surprised that Mecum changed the wording on the description.   They have historically relied on the "representation" of the owner, even if it is obvious the owner is either misinformed, lying, or both.

I have become suspect of the pedigree of any car selling at Mecum or coming out of Florida with "documentation". 

For what its worth nothing has changed with Mecum, I just got back from the Indy auction and this time they had a big block convertible with a bogus trim tag. Lot S165

VIN 124679N547850
NOR214528
69 Z28 / Hugger Orange /  Deluxe Houndstooth  / M21 / 4:10 Posi / GM of Canada documented

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Re: 67 Z-28 going to auction
« Reply #59 on: May 24, 2016, 12:39:21 PM »
I was there Friday. Last time there I could walk anywhere but now areas are roped off for bidders only. Seems to me it's getting away from us ordinary folks. My 2 cents.
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