1970 L78 Camaro

[Seattle Sam]

Sorry to be so late to the party. I recently had cataract surgery so reading is a hassle for now.
Yes to all who ask, the engine has what looks like an original stamp to me (and to others I have asked). Before I rebuilt the motor there was a fair amount of corrosion on the pad which indicates to me that if the engine was re stamped it would have been years ago. I'm not dancing around this question, but I didn't own the car from new and I am not a stamping expert. I firmly believe it's real.

And yes, the Muncie also has a partial VIN on it.

For all of you who would have paid more, the car was disclosed here and you certainly could have bid for it as Chris did. I would have been happy to sell it for more. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Chris, thanks for having Dennis bring the paperwork, I was more than a little surprised to see it! As you said the car was sold with white walls and full wheel covers. It was also not an RS, and it once had a rear defogger which is no longer there. It was born with an AM radio but now has an AM/FM, a change I chose to make. (thanks Charley!)

This was a nice #3 driver that still needed some work including a full paint job. I think the buyer got a great deal but not a steal.

Thanks for all the interest!

[Seattle Sam]

SeattleCarGuy,
Thanks for the kind words.
I too really liked that '65 Impala L78 convert, great car. That would have been a hydraulic lifter car.

[SIR-VIVOR]

As long as you're happy Sam, that's what counts. You had fun with the car for a while! The new owner was notified about the paperwork, but did not want to pay what I did for it. He offered $500.00. I think it would add more than that in value for him in the future!

[Stefano]

Congrats Sam!

[MN 70L78]

Thank you Sam for that info. Do you know if the block had the partial VIN stamp? Usually located on the bell housing flange above the oil filter.

[MN 70L78]

IMHO I too think the original paperwork is worth more than $500.. It will add a few thousand dollars value to the car!

[Seattle Sam]

Scott, I could not find a VIN on the bell housing flange.

[Seattle Sam]

Chris, agreed on the $500.00! Maybe the new owner will come around; that paperwork should add a lot of value.

[Seattle Sam]

Thanks Stefano! This was a fun car to drive and own. I can't say I made any money on it but I suspect that's true of a lot of of folks!
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[Seattle Sam]

Scott, I just took a look at your L78 pictures. That's a beautiful car!