Question about a 69 Camaro on ebay

[Derek]

I've been spending a lot of time the last few months learning about the 1st gen camaros and I have gained a lot of useful information from many places (including this great site). I finally registered on this forum so I could ask a question about a 69 Camaro on ebay.

First, here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...;category=6161

Hope I did that right...

Anyway, my question is: Since the VIN number begins with 12337 instead of 12437, doesn't this indicate that this car was originally a 6 cylinder car which means it could NOT have been an "original SS-350" which the seller states? I realize the trim tag has 12437 on it, but it is my understanding that Fisher does not distinguish engines on their tags, and therefore they tag every car as though it were an 8 cylinder. Is this correct? He represents the car as an (x11 code) which agrees with the trim tag, but that doesn't mean this car is an original SS350 does it? My research indicates that even some base 6 cyl camaros were x11's. I realize that the original engine is gone anyway, but it seems to me that the car will go for more than it should since it's being represented as an original SS350. The fact that it is non matching #'s does not matter to me, since I intend on swapping the motor for a blown big block anyway, but I don't want to have to overpay for something that is being misrepresented.

As far as the restoration goes, the car seems as though the restoration has been fairly comprehensive to my untrained eye. This will be my first hobby car (I'm only 28), and I just want to make sure I've covered all the bases and asked all the right questions before I commit to such a major purchase. I wish I could inspect it in person, but it is in Florida and I am in Texas. Can any of you seasoned veterans offer any opinions on this vehicle, or offer any other advice you would consider helpful for a newcomer to this hobby?

Sorry for the long post, and again I would like to thank all active members of this forum for the wealth of information you bestow upon us newbies! I look forward to learning more about these great cars and making a lot of new friends!