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I've been looking for a 1969 Camaro that would be more than just a daily driver yet not a show car. I'm in a car club and already have restored a 1958 Chev pick-up so I know a little about what makes a decent quality car.

The seller advertised the features of the car but provided little information on the condition or functionality of the accessories. He said be "was all over the car" before he purchased it. He also stated it was a good driver and had newer paint. He did state the dash board padding needed replacement. I would have preferred to have the car inspected by a third party but only hours remained on the auction so I submitted a bid based on the telecons with the seller.

When the car arrived we had trouble starting it. I took several days of trouble shooting to figure out that a least five vacuum lines affecting the engine had been cut or disconnected. Also the carburator was fouled and required cleaning. I also discovered the seat belts were missing, as was the horns. The doors that close over the headlights did not operate properly - they would open but not close. The alternator and temperature warning lights are inoperative. The trunk collected water when I washed the car as the rear tail lights had been re-installed without gaskets.

I asked the seller about the missing seat belts and he stated that a car of that age in Michigan did not require them. He said he would try to find some used ones and send them to me. I felt they should have been added before the sale as it is factory equipment and also a safety issue. It will cost around $250 to replace the seat belts.

Prior to shipment of the car from Michigan to Arizona I asked the seller to insure that all the fluid levels were topped off I case I decided to drive it to my house (about 80 miles from Phoenix where the car could have been dropped off.) I decided to pay extra to have it delivered to my house and a good thing I did. The power steering unit was bone dry of fluid. Also the motor oil was pitch black indicating it was overdue for a change.

I gave the seller a positive rating based on my first impression of the car after delivery. If I had it to do over I would give him a "Neutral" rating as he was not as straight forward with the condition of the car as he should have been. My regret is I did not have a third-party inspection. That report would have probably kept me from bidding. The car will take hundreds of dollars and quite a bit of time to bring it to a "driver's plus" condition.

The old adage: Buyer Beware is true in this case.

I like the fact that you can go straight to the year model in lieu of searching thru all items when your really only looking for a certain year model.

i bought this camero because they ebayer that sold me th car builds old school cars and does a great job.