Real Nickey?

[1969l78]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1969-NICK...d=p4506.c0.m245

[Stefano]

That looks like a Z28 that I purchased from a member here and sold at Auction this past January.

The car had nothing to do with the original Nickey Chevrolet. We did however provide a certificate of authenticity.

[al8apex]

why would someone offer a ZL1 engine WITH that car? The guy is going to get the ad bounced too, he is offering the 2010 Camaro for sale as well

[1969l78]

I just saw it on e-bay, just curious if the ad was legit.He claims it is a real nickey with paper work.

[olredalert]

-----I dig Nickey Chevys but why would an absolutely stock Nickey bought 69 Camaro have any more value than any other dealerships 69 Camaro??? The value in a Nickey, it seems to me, has to do with the great Nickey modifications that were often but not always made to individual cars that were bought there.......Bill S

-----Oh,,,Did you guys note that the 69 has the very rare "leather seat" option??? And is it just me or does anyone else worry a bit about any car advertised from Alberta??? That one scammer from up there sure didnt help any other honest Albertians with their sales.

[m22mike]

ebay listing is gone...

[ANDY M]

The ad has been removed.

[Stefano]

Bill,
I'm surprised that you haven't experienced the demand or premium for a car sold as new from a special and/or significant dealership.

While I would agree that there may only be a handful of dealerships which carry a potential premium, in the market place, Nickey Chevrolet is certainly one of those dealerships. Now, just exactly what that premium is may be difficult to define, but it does exist. You can call it the X-factor or cool factor. I don't recall having ever seen a documented Nickey Sold Muscle Car bring less than the current market value?

Example;I know of a Gibb L72 Impala (not for sale) which I would be more than happy to pay a PREMIUM for, based on the dealership which sold that car new.

I guess I just have a different perspective.

As far as the Z28 which was on Ebay. If it was our old Z28, I can't be certain as the VIN was not complete, it had "Nothing to do with the original Nickey Chevrolet". That doesn't leave anything to interpretation does it?

So if it was our old car, Nickey Chicago, Inc. the current company did certified it as a true/real Z28, as it had no other docs.

[DandyDon]

I see no value in paying a premium for a dealership name if the car is nothing special.

Would you pay extra for a van from Yenko Chevrolet?

How about a Pinto from Tasca Ford?

What about a Monaco from MR. Norms's Grand Spaulding Dodge?

It makes no sense. I have a friend with a Baldwin-Motion Camaro bought from BM by an employee who added all the BM extras over the counter. The fact that Joel Rosen won't sign a letter attesting to its "pedigree" seriously lessens the value.The BM Protect-O-Plate is cool, but not a huge value adder.

In my opinion, no pot metal dealer tag adds anything unless the vehicle is specially modified.

Dandy Don

[Mr Yenko]

I agree with Stefano on the Dealership name. You are asking about Pinto's and Van's. We are talking about more desirable cars. Like L-78's,L-72's and so on. Not your average run of the mill wagon. I guess it just sounds nicer to say you have a car from a KNOWN Hi-Performance dealership.Just my .02 cents
The "MOF"