1969 Trans Am

[Jack_Tar]

That is one of the first things I tell people when they ask about getting a car restored. You will likely have more invested in this when it is done than you can sell it for. If you are ok with that, then we can proceed.
As for that TA, I don't quote jobs but I would estimate the labor to be in the 50k range. Unless the new owner has a stockpile of free or very inexpensively collected parts, this is going to be a long term investment.

[Jim Ferron]

MMMMmmm. You gotta figure the buyer has or has access to a super duper 69 TA clone already, He can swap out all the repop stuff for factory stuff, sell the repop stuff, swap the vin [and secret vin] and turn a 30K car into a $80K car for 25K. I've seen more done for less return....

[69hurstSC]

I can't imagine a car(s) of this magnitude and exposure having VIN's swapped? I guess it's all in who's buying the car.

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Looks like the car is coming to Jersey?

[Lynn]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69hurstSC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can't imagine a car(s) of this magnitude and exposure having VIN's swapped? I guess it's all in who's buying the car. </div></div>

Unfortunately, way too common.

[jer]

So the options are...

1, rebody, swap vins/cowl tags.....illegal
2. replace virtually every panel, save for the firewall and possibly that too.
3. part it
4. display the car as is.....this never happens but really the market would bare a car of this rarity being preserved in it's present condition, in a museum or private collection.

I vote for 4, some would laugh at the car on display, some would just shy away. The serious car guys would be all over that because it holds so many truths to a car you never see in unrestored condition.
The hang-up would never be able to enjoy the car for what it was intended....not much different than so many show cars.

[L78M22Rag]

Or, option 5. Stuff the TA in the corner of the shop and hope its value goes up enough to warrant going back to option 2.

[robber6910]

That car needs some Rust-eze ASAP lol

[iluv69s]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fast67VelleN2O</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looks like the car is coming to Jersey?

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Did you buy it Matt??

[Fast67VelleN2O]

No, it wasn't me nor do I know the owner. Saw this pic on facebook and shared it here.