69 Z/28

In my opinion when you run across a car like this you pretty much have to go with what the owner wants for it. Usually if you make an offer you will be out.

[njsteve]

I agree. If it is a one-of-a-kind car and it is the car you want, pay the asking price (within reason, of course).

Over the years I have done that and never regretted it:

Example 1: in 1985 a guy in Wisconsin wanted $24,000 for his yellow 1971 HemiCuda ragtop. I fedexed him the deposit and drove right out there to pick it up. At the same time two different big dollar collectors were trying to bargain him down on price by a $1000 or 2.

Example 2: in 1988 after calling this guy every few months for 5 years, he finally sold me his original paint, orange and white 1971 Hemi Charger sunroof car with 33,000 miles. When he finally agreed, I told him to name his price and when he did it was rather high for a comparable 1971 hemi Charger, but I wanted THAT car. His price: $16,500. This is the one in Tim Welborns collection now.

Example 3: The black 1972 Formula 455HO 4 speed I am currently working on. I knew this was the only one like it ever built. The gentleman in British Columbia I bought it from named his price and though it was rather high in relation to other 72 Formulas, it was reasonable and I really wanted that car.

If you want THAT car. Go for it. You won't regret it later