WTB finished pro-tour car

[chrismoe]

Hello. Hope everyone is well. I am looking to buy a nice pro touring car. I have built \ owned a few in the past, and while building them is fun, I do not have the time these days. So, would like to buy a finished car. I see from other WTB posts that providing specifics can be important so here are some:

* Would prefer a 1st gen. Camaro buy would consider other cars
* Needs to have a modern-day drive train. IE..LSX, etc
* Would like the car mini-tubbed

As for how much I have to spend........that is awkward. Put it this way, I have a range I am working with and have cash in hand and am ready to buy now. Mike (Mazspeed) as well as Kevin from CAR and Jimi from FM3 \ Optima should be able to "vouch" for me. Thanks guys.

Please shoot me a PM if you have or know of a nice car for sale.

Thanks,
Chris

[EpikRider]

Chris...this is the BEST deal I have seen in a decade...might be the steal of the century and he is willing to go less than 55K just FYI


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-RS-SS-Camaro-Rest-Mod_W0QQitemZ260504077197QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Car s_Trucks?hash=item3ca740c38d

[chrismoe]

EpikRider,

Hope you are well and thanks for the tip. Very cool car. Just needs an LSX. Great price, as you said. Actually under my budget by quite a bit. If I had the energy and patience I would buy the car and swap in an LSX, just too impatient.

Thanks again and take care,
Chris

[Project Cortez]

Hey Chris,

I'm having my 69 Camaro done by one of the sponsers here, Route 66 Motorsports they are doing a great job. I have no doubt they could build exactly what your looking for. www.rt66motorsports.com or give them a call 815-462-0090 ask for Bill

[gearheads78]

Its not an Fbody but you should seriously talk to Jody about his 64 Chevelle twin turbo LS2 car. Don't quote me but I think he said 100Kish could buy it about a month ago.

edit I found the thread

If you are still looking for a top notch well-engineered car get ahold of Charley about Camaro X; 69 Camaro with an LS7 and 6 speed, all the goodies, and built and engineered by Mark Stielow. I believe it fits your budget of $100K. You can drive this car to the track, beat on it all day, and drive home, it's that good.

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2313/bw3opycgkkgrhgoheeejlll.jpg

http://img398.imageshack.us/img398/2646/bw3o1pgbgkkgrhgoheyejll.jpg

I'm also going to be putting my twin turbo LS2 Chevelle for sale in the same price range. Originally built and engineered by Mark Stielow also, it's a more subtle old-school look with big power modern underpinnings. Mini-tubbed, paddle-shifted 4L80E, can drive anywhere.

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/malitude 771.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/100_0774r.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/temp/100_0790r.jpg

Jody

[chrismoe]

Project Cortez, received your PM, thanks for the shop reference. If only I was patient enough to wait for a car to be built. Thanks though.

Gearheads78, Jody's Chevelle is an awesome car. But, it is just outside my budget. Thanks again for the idea.

Chris

[Project Cortez]

Not a problem, wasn't sure where you lived. I'm in the Chicago area so I have I'll be waiting all winter til the spring time, then I'll ready to drive it

[70rs]

There was a VERY nice Mopar just listed in the for sale section today. 80k.

[chrismoe]

70rs,

Hope you are well and thanks for the tip. Yea, I saw that awesome Cuda. It is just a freckle above the cash I have to spend. Not much at all, just a bit, and, his ad says "80K firm".

Thanks though,
Chris

[tellyv]

70rs,

Hope you are well and thanks for the tip. Yea, I saw that awesome Cuda. It is just a freckle above the cash I have to spend. Not much at all, just a bit, and, his ad says "80K firm".

Thanks though,
Chris

got anything to trade? New car old car whatever I can sell?

[chrismoe]

Telly,

Hope you are well. I just sold my 66 Fastback so I am left with only the dirt bikes. And, while I should sell these things before they kill me, I love the sport too much to do that. So, no, I have nothing to barter with. Just have cash.

Chris

[coolwelder62]

http://chubbysfab.shutterfly.com/kcgoodguys2009 This car could be bought for about 70,000.00 w/o the fikse wheels.You would have to get your own wheels & tires.Equipment LS2,T56 6 speed, 3.5 /1350 alum. inland drive shaft,9in 35spline moser axles,4;10 detroit locker,Strange coil overs AME frt-C6 corvette 3link rear,wilwood 14inch 6piston frt,4piston rear brakes.Auto meter gauges,Spraco EVO seats,Anvil carbon fiber hood ,header,cowl& hood heat xctractors, C&R nascar syle radiator.GM LS ele. fan set up.And a bunch of hand fabricated junk. The car is much faster than I have the balls to drive it.It could use A/C in aug, it has vintage heat&defrost,DSE wipers.I want to keep the fikse wheels.Scott

[Vegas69]

Good buy there!

[70rs]

Good buy there!

X2^^^^ Very nice car.

[Steve1968LS2]

As for how much I have to spend........that is awkward. Put it this way, I have a range I am working with and have cash in hand and am ready to buy now. Mike (Mazspeed) as well as Kevin from CAR and Jimi from FM3 \ Optima should be able to "vouch" for me. Thanks guys.

Please shoot me a PM if you have or know of a nice car for sale.

Thanks,
Chris

I can vouch for you as well... :)

I would guess you're looking for something in the $70k range.. I will keep an eye open.

[chrismoe]

Scott,

Wow! Very cool car. I would love to have it but I think it is just to race oriented for me. Now, if I could only afford two nice cars for the man cave.....

Thanks and take care,
Chris

[chrismoe]

Steve,

Hey man. Hope you are well. And, thanks for the support.

OK, I will just come out with it:

I have $75,000 cash to spend. No loans, no stories, no trades...cash. Used to think that was a lot of cash, not anymore. And, I will have to account for shipping if the car comes from outside CA. Hoping I can find a nice car for that amount. If not, I will either keep saving or be a bit more mature (tough for me) and buy an investment property.

At any rate, I appreciate all of the suggestions and input so far. :lateral:

Chris

[coolwelder62]

Chris, Good luck with the hunt. I hope you find the car you are looking for. You would think for that kind of money something will turn up .Scott

[Steve1968LS2]

Lots of nice cars out there... you need to "soul search" what you're after.. a bling-a-rific car that will kill them at car shows?

A more down and dirty PT car that can throw down at a driving event?

A mix of the two?


There are a few nice cars on the market, but don't be shy about asking people if thier car is for sale.. in many cases cars are for sale even if they aren't officially on the market.

[chrismoe]

Steve,

In a perfect world I would like to have a blend of a car-show-winning car and a good \ fast driver. I know they exist, just hard to find.

Take care,
Chris

[mazspeed]

I can also vouch for Chris as well. Yes please he needs a car. I know how he is. lol :lol:

[chrismoe]

Hey Mike. Hope you are well. Yea, the empty space in my garage is killing me. Some great offers to consider but still searching........

Take care,
Chris

[Vegas69]

I'd be at Barrett Jackson. I bet there are some deals to be had.

[mazspeed]

Hey Mike. Hope you are well. Yea, the empty space in my garage is killing me. Some great offers to consider but still searching........

Take care,
Chris

Yeah I hear you. I can never keep track of your cars. lol I'm looking at a deal myself right now with my car and a new member on here.

[zzixx]

Any interest in an RS Convertible? PM sent.

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj62/ZZIXX/camaro5653.jpg

[cdushane]

http://chubbysfab.shutterfly.com/kcgoodguys2009 This car could be bought for about 70,000.00 w/o the fikse wheels.You would have to get your own wheels & tires.Equipment LS2,T56 6 speed, 3.5 /1350 alum. inland drive shaft,9in 35spline moser axles,4;10 detroit locker,Strange coil overs AME frt-C6 corvette 3link rear,wilwood 14inch 6piston frt,4piston rear brakes.Auto meter gauges,Spraco EVO seats,Anvil carbon fiber hood ,header,cowl& hood heat xctractors, C&R nascar syle radiator.GM LS ele. fan set up.And a bunch of hand fabricated junk. The car is much faster than I have the balls to drive it.It could use A/C in aug, it has vintage heat&defrost,DSE wipers.I want to keep the fikse wheels.Scott

Is this car still for sale? If so could someone PM me with contact info.

[coolwelder62]

I would sell my car.Phone# days 785.594.7481 eves 785.594.3299 email, [email protected] Call me if interested. Thank you Scott mock

[chrismoe]

Hope everyone is well. Earlier in this thread I posted my budget for a nice, finished pro touring car at $75,000. Circumstances have changed and my budget has increased. Following the sage advice of some very knowledgeable car-guys, I am not saying exactly how much higher I can go, but, my new ceiling is above the original $75,000. So, if you have or know of a nice car that could be for sale, please shoot me a PM.

Thanks and take care,
Chris

[coolwelder62]

Camaro X sounds like a great car. Is it still for sale.

[Flash68]

Jody's Velle? :unibrow:

[camcojb]

Camaro X sounds like a great car. Is it still for sale.
no, it is sold and the new owner loves it.

Jody

[camcojb]

Jody's Velle? :unibrow:
thanks Dave, but he just sold a twin turbo 64 Chevelle.............. :yes: He really wants a Camaro........

Jody

[Musclerodz]

no, it is sold and the new owner loves it.

Jodywhen did you sell it?

[camcojb]

when did you sell it?
we were talking about Camaro X, and Charley sold it a couple weeks ago or so.

Jody

[Musclerodz]

we were talking about Camaro X, and Charley sold it a couple weeks ago or so.

Jody

Post 30 is why I asked. I thought I had heard or read "X" sold

[Flash68]

thanks Dave, but he just sold a twin turbo 64 Chevelle.............. :yes: He really wants a Camaro........

Jody

I still wanna see that car one of these days now that it's finished. I just remember it 3 years ago when I got the motor from your garage. Damn, was that really that long ago? :willy:

Why the heck would anyone want a 1st gen Camaro anyway? :D

Post 30 is why I asked. I thought I had heard or read "X" sold

Post 30 was in response to post 28. :)

[chrismoe]

Hey guys,

Yea, Charley was nice enough to check with the new owner of X and he is not ready to sell it. Jody's car is awesome but I am leaning towards an F-Body. That said, I am still open to other cars. Still searching...................

Take care,
Chris

[jcammara]

Sent you a PM

[dropit69]

there is a nice ls3 convertible 69 on camaros.net for sale ..looks to be done right..
http://www.camaros.net/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=38814

[chrismoe]

Joe,

Received your PM and sent you one back.

Darrin,

Cannot do verts. Too much sun exposure as a kid. But, EVERYTHING else about that cars was what I am looking for.

Thanks guys,
Chris

[ccracin]

Just saw that Mike Bassi's Camaro is for sale. Sweet ride, maybe you can make a deal on that. Good luck.

[chrismoe]

Chad,

Hope you are well. Yea, Mike's car is bad a$$ no doubt. The only concern I have it that his car is not an LSX car. Picky I know, but the few things I really want are mini-tubs and an LSX \ T56 drive train. I am sure his eBay auction will go well. It is a very nice car.

Take care,
Chris

[chrismoe]

Hope everyone is well. As most of you know, I have the patience of a 2 year who has not slept in 24 hours. So, as my search for a nice, finished pro touring car goes on, I am hoping to locate a car sooner rather than later. Adding to my well known impatience, is an opportunity to buy a modern-day pro-touring car (an 07 Porsche GT3) at less than wholesale locally. Very tempting and won't last long. So, I am pulling out the stops in hopes of hearing from someone who has a nice car they are willing to part with. As a reminder, my "gotta haves" include:

mini-tubbed
LSX motor \ T\56 (or TKO) tranny
finished, complete car

New news is what I have to spend. For the right car, I have $115,000. But, it needs to be a pretty darn nice car. Please shoot me a PM if you have or know of such a car as soon as you can.

Thanks much everyone,
Chris :lateral:

[fletcherscustoms]

Like I said give me a month and I can turn this car into whatever you want for way less than what your wanting to spend.

I could do LS7, Any subframe of your choice, rear suspension of your choice, A/C, 6 speed,wheels of your choice etc, etc, way less than $115K. Car is in the shop right now being blown apart for a mild build but I can make any changes needed. I can have it on your door for Christmas!!!!

call me 229-221-4690

http://www.fletcherscustoms.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_IMG00071-20091122-1248.jpg

[jy211]

sweet car to begin with from the pic's..is it still whole?

[mazspeed]

Hey Chris, for that kind of money you could sell my engine and tranny and put in the baddest lsx motor you want and have lots of money to spare. :unibrow:

[dropit69]

heres another bad ass first gen..these guys do killer work. its just not an ls car though
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62650

[fletcherscustoms]

sweet car to begin with from the pic's..is it still whole?

Yeah its still together right now!! Gonna throw it up for sale for $45K as it sits. If no takers by Monday I start the transformation

[jy211]

Yeah its still together right now!! Gonna throw it up for sale for $45K as it sits. If no takers by Monday I start the transformation

what's the details on the car? I have a buddy of mine looking for a 69' camaro..PM me if need be.:thumbsup:

[Van B]

Hope everyone is well. As most of you know, I have the patience of a 2 year who has not slept in 24 hours. So, as my search for a nice, finished pro touring car goes on, I am hoping to locate a car sooner rather than later. Adding to my well known impatience, is an opportunity to buy a modern-day pro-touring car (an 07 Porsche GT3) at less than wholesale locally. Very tempting and won't last long. So, I am pulling out the stops in hopes of hearing from someone who has a nice car they are willing to part with. As a reminder, my "gotta haves" include:

mini-tubbed
LSX motor \ T\56 (or TKO) tranny
finished, complete car

New news is what I have to spend. For the right car, I have $115,000. But, it needs to be a pretty darn nice car. Please shoot me a PM if you have or know of such a car as soon as you can.

Thanks much everyone,
Chris :lateral:

I test drove a 2003 Carrera 4S 6 speed two weeks ago. It had 25k miles on it and has me wanting a 911 real bad. A GT3 would be my choice.

[Flash68]

Hope everyone is well. As most of you know, I have the patience of a 2 year who has not slept in 24 hours. So, as my search for a nice, finished pro touring car goes on, I am hoping to locate a car sooner rather than later. Adding to my well known impatience, is an opportunity to buy a modern-day pro-touring car (an 07 Porsche GT3) at less than wholesale locally. Very tempting and won't last long. So, I am pulling out the stops in hopes of hearing from someone who has a nice car they are willing to part with. As a reminder, my "gotta haves" include:

mini-tubbed
LSX motor \ T\56 (or TKO) tranny
finished, complete car

New news is what I have to spend. For the right car, I have $115,000. But, it needs to be a pretty darn nice car. Please shoot me a PM if you have or know of such a car as soon as you can.

Thanks much everyone,
Chris :lateral:

Chris, just curious about the GT3.... are you looking to do extensive tracking? If not, I would highly recommend the TT(996 or 997) over the GT3 anyday, especially if you are used to any kind of serious power, which I know you are.

Sounds like it could be a good investment tho at less than wholesale. :)

:cheers:

[chrismoe]

Flash,

Hope you are well. I have owned 911 turbos and like them but never owned a GT3. A 997 GT3, which is what I can get a great deal on, is a pretty cool car. Yea, the 997 TT makes more HP but the straight line performance is very close. And, the 997 GT3 can change directions like a rat with tennis shoes on. They also tamed the 997 GT3 a bit and added some creature comforts like heated seats, Nav, etc. Finally, they put PSM in the 997 GT3 so it is can be easier to drive at speed. All that said, I am still looking for a nice pro touring car.

For everyone, please let me know if have or know of a nice one for sale.

Thanks and take care,
Chris

[camcojb]

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?p=250220#post250220

http://www.lateral-g.net/members/rjohnson/

I've seen this car in person, it's very nice. Plus 66/67 Chevelles are way cooler than 64's............. :yes:

I know you're looking for a Camaro, but you should at least look through the pics, great car.

Jody

[Fluid Power]

Flash,

Hope you are well. I have owned 911 turbos and like them but never owned a GT3. A 997 GT3, which is what I can get a great deal on, is a pretty cool car. Yea, the 997 TT makes more HP but the straight line performance is very close. And, the 997 GT3 can change directions like a rat with tennis shoes on. They also tamed the 997 GT3 a bit and added some creature comforts like heated seats, Nav, etc. Finally, they put PSM in the 997 GT3 so it is can be easier to drive at speed. All that said, I am still looking for a nice pro touring car.

For everyone, please let me know if have or know of a nice one for sale.

Thanks and take care,
Chris

Chris,

Chris, PM sent. I am looking at an 07 gt3 as well, I think I am getting a good deal for a car with 17K miles. Curious to see how we are both doing...

Darren

[chrismoe]

Darren,

Hope you are well. Shot you a PM back.

chris

[Flash68]

Flash,

Hope you are well. I have owned 911 turbos and like them but never owned a GT3. A 997 GT3, which is what I can get a great deal on, is a pretty cool car. Yea, the 997 TT makes more HP but the straight line performance is very close. And, the 997 GT3 can change directions like a rat with tennis shoes on. They also tamed the 997 GT3 a bit and added some creature comforts like heated seats, Nav, etc. Finally, they put PSM in the 997 GT3 so it is can be easier to drive at speed. All that said, I am still looking for a nice pro touring car.

For everyone, please let me know if have or know of a nice one for sale.

Thanks and take care,
Chris

Chris, sounds like you know the P-cars well. :)

I just love that the 996TT aftermarket has come up with so many new options and at better pricing to really add the power in the past couple years. Lots of new good players in that arena and it's great for us consumers.

The GT3 is a tight ass car for sure. How about the best of both - the GT2? :D

[chrismoe]

Hope everyone is well. Today I bought a Jet Stream Blue ZR1 Corvette with the 3ZR (all available options) package from a dealer in TX. Pictures attached.

The car has <1K miles, has never been titled and comes with the standard Chevrolet 100K mile warranty. It is sitting inside the dealership and should be on a truck heading west sometime next week. Not exactly a pro touring car but it will certainly be entertaining.

Thanks to all who provided me with car suggestions.

Take care,
Chris

[Rick D]

WOW I would say that should hold you over till you can get a real car!!!
Now you just need a real clean camaro and gut that vett.
:cheers: :hail: :hail: :hail: :cheers:

[camcojb]

Hope everyone is well. Today I bought a Jet Stream Blue ZR1 Corvette with the 3ZR (all available options) package from a dealer in TX. Pictures attached.

The car has <1K miles, has never been titled and comes with the standard Chevrolet 100K mile warranty. It is sitting inside the dealership and should be on a truck heading west sometime next week. Not exactly a pro touring car but it will certainly be entertaining.

Thanks to all who provided me with car suggestions.

Take care,
Chris
that's a great car Chris, you'll love it.

[awr68]

Very nice....going to be a blast!! :cheers:

[70rs]

Nice buy Chris! Have a blast with it!:thumbsup:

[Van B]

Just leave the traction control on and don't do this to it. :drive:

[gearheads78]

Just leave the traction control on and don't do this to it.

or this
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad205/gearheads78/crashedz063.jpg

Not a ZR but I worked at a large Chevy dealer at the time and this was the first C6 Z06 I ever saw in person. It had 600 miles on it. The owner just drove home from Kentucky from his museum delivery. :faint:

[Flash68]

Congrats Chris. Nice choice indeed! Any mods planned? :)

[chrismoe]

Rick, thanks for the kind words. Yea, in a perfect world, I could have both the ZR1 and a nice Camaro. Maybe someday....

Jody, many thanks man.

Anthony, I cannot wait until the car arrives. From what I have read and heard, these cars are pretty f'ing fast. Once I have a chance to drive it a bit I will post an "average mans" report on how it runs.

Eric, thanks. Actually, I got -what I think - is a pretty good deal. I got the car for right at 100K with the 3ZR option, jet stream blue paint (one of two extra cost colors), etc. These cars are going for 120K and even 130K with the "market adjustment" some local dealers are applying. The MSRP on my car is 118K so on balance a pretty good deal.

Jeff and gearheads78, I plan to be (somewhat) careful with the car until I get a feel for it. And even after I drive it a bit I plan to live with the traction control on. Would not want my car to look like the either vette in the pics.

Flash68, any mods planned? No, not really. Not too much I can do really. Perhaps lower it a bit and will have a clear bra installed ASAP. I should check in with streetking and find out what he has done with his.

Thanks again guys :lateral:

Take care,
Chris

[gearheads78]

Congrats on the new ride. You must have really had a hole burning in your pocket LOL

BTW I saw a Magazine quality 69 Camaro today. Super nice fresh car with 427LSx motor. DSE Quadralink minitubbed. 18" Fiskes awsome car. The owner said we would sell it for 95K so he can start his next car.

























:lolhit: JK but you know one is going to pop up in the next week or so right?

[chrismoe]

Gearheads78,

I know that will happen. What is worse, the perfect f-body will probably be in the same transporter with a big for sale sign on it. And, just for extra measure, the truck driver will have to move the Camaro to get my ZR1 out. Bound to happen. But, I will (try) to enjoy this one for a while and in a couple month....who knows.

Take care,
Chris

[Fluid Power]

Nice score Chris!

Darren

[chrismoe]

Darren,

Hey. Hope you are well. Many thanks.

Take care,
Chris

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Hey Chris, think u could get the transport driver to cut through south Louisiana so i could take a look and maybe quit this drooling!!!!!!!!! lol Have fun--My future car if the swapmeet business gets better!!!! jim :D :D

[OLDFLM]

LOVE the color! But I'm biased a little too!

[nvr2fst]

Way to go on your purchase Chris, seems a couple guys already are getting the vette sickness. If Im not mistaken I think John Parsons bought a Z06 with his nova funds. Ive had a stock Z06 with phadt upgrades for a couple of years now and I love it but the HP dont compare to the blower motor. Look forward to seeing you chime in over at the corvette forum.

Oh yea, dont smoke out your tires to soon your selections are very limited for sizing on the 20s

Dave

[chrismoe]

Jim, Thanks. And, I am hoping the transporter comes straight to CA. That is the plan anyway. They say they will pickup the car tomorrow (Tues) and head to LA for two drop offs and then to me. Cool deal is, if I get on this particular truck it is a husband and wife team so they can share driving duty and thereby go more than 550 miles and 8 hours a day. Loose ETA is Fri. \ Sat. this week. Will post some pics as soon as it hits CA. pavement.

TY, Yea, the color sold me. Looks good on Camaro's huh? Hoping it will look as good on the ZR1.

Dave, I too had a C6 Z06 and loved it. That car was a blast to drive. This car, well I will let you know for sure but I am expecting it to accelerate, turn and stop very well. And, no promises re. sparing the tires.

Take care guys,
Chris

[nvr2fst]

For a 3z you got a pretty good deal, lowest cost Ive seen in the last two months is around 110 but there was one guy on corvette forum recently posting around 100 but hasnt sold yet.

[tellyv]

wow that car is bad ass, I hope I win the lottery one day! Great choice and the best part it has a warranty!

[chrismoe]

nvr2fst, yea I think I lucked out. In my area (SF bay Area) the dealers want 130K+ for them with the 3ZR package. And, they are getting it. That kills me. I saw one for sale without the 3Zr option and with 2700 miles in silver for 102K and that sold pretty quick I think. All in all, a pretty fair deal.

Telly, thanks. I cannot wait to drive it. Transport is a hassle - what a racket it has become with all of the brokers, etc. - but it should be here sometime next week.

Take care guys,
Chris

[chrismoe]

Hope everyone is well.

The ZR1 arrived today, 1 day ahead of schedule! Drove it all of a mile home and tucked it away in the man cave as we were between rain showers. Too soon to provide an "average mans" driving impression but I did jump on it in 2nd gear going about 15 MPH and the rear tires just fried, the car launched forward and then started to kick out to the left. OK, lift, breath and find the traction control button. Plan to read about the cars traction control settings, launch control, etc. and then go play a bit. In short, the car seems, well, fast.

Too lazy to re-size some pics so loaded them onto an Internet picture hosting site. To have a good look at these pictures click on any one picture to start a slide show of 5X8 pictures. Then click on any 5X8 picture to see it full screen. Here is the link:

http://www.fototime.com/inv/5FC52920E42C2BD

Take care,
Chris

[clill]

Congrats on getting one of the best factory built cars on the planet.....:cheers:

[chrismoe]

Charley,

Hope you are well.

Thanks, I am sure I will enjoy it until X becomes available. Just kidding.....sorta.

Take care,
Chris

[clill]

Or the Red Witch will be coming up in January.....:D