NO RESERVE AUCTION - Detailed comprehensive restoration

           

Most of us. even passionate car collectors. have their favorites. I have never wavered on the fact that 1970-1973 Camaro's have a corner of my heart. The first car I ever bought on my own was a '73 RS in February of 1985 when I was 17 years old. I loved that car more than anything. I almost didn't make it through the 11th grade because of that car. All I wanted to do was drive. Since the 1980's I've owned many of them. None could hold a candle to this one. This Rally Sport sets the water mark. They say start with the best. So that's what I did. I purchased this car several years ago from the family of the 2nd owner. This was already a wonderful and low mileage Survivor before I painstakingly restored her. I pinched no pennies. The end results certainly support that claim. Call it reliving my youth but the restoration process of this car was a joy from start to finish. I ended up at least $10. 00 over my original budget but striving for greatness can do that sometimes. My latest investment total is touching $35. 00 and that figure doesn't include countless man-hours and favors I received from skilled craftsman along the way. Every dime has been intelligently spent. I'm not disappointed one bit! I wanted a spectacular RS and that mission has been accomplished.  

I know almost everything about this car since she was purchased new at Weiler Chevrolet here in Oregon City. The first owner had the car until 1980. The second owner lived in Vancouver Washington (right across the river from Portland Oregon) and had the car until just before his 21st birthday in 1981 when a motorcycle accident took his life. Randy's family couldn't bring themselves to sell his Camaro. His older sister Cindy kept the car in her garage for over 30 years. She and her husband decided to sell the car 3 years ago which is when I got it. In fact. the garage this car sat in all that time was only a couple of miles from my home. This is an outstanding car. Even though the exterior photos are beautiful. the most impressive pictures are of the undersides. The original undercarriage is gorgeous and looks near new. The body. paint. interior. trunk. engine compartment and drivetrain are all simply amazing. I did everything with quality in mind at all times. The paint finish is second to none. My investment is this car is well represented with the final results. What separates this car from the rest is in all of the details. You will look long and hard to find a nicer example. This was a labor of love. I wasn't watching my checkbook and I didn't care. They say a picture is worth 1000 words so I will stop myself here for now. Enjoy the photo layout. The first few photos should do a fine job of conveying the high caliber of this car.     

I will make a few brief comments under certain pictures throughout the photo display. All of my eBay experiences have been enjoyable over the years as I've sold members of my collection. I'm grateful for the kind words and compliments I've received. My opinions have guided me well and I stand behind them but please keep in mind that these are my personal opinions and observations and they may differ from your own. I welcome showing my Camaro in person during the auction to anyone with genuine interest. I live very near the Portland Oregon Airport and would gladly pick you up. Each photo shows the car clearly and accurately from as many angles as I could think of. It is my intention to make this as close to you seeing and touching the it for yourself as possible. Feel free to click on the "ask a question" link here in the auction and I will respond to all polite questions. Phone calls are great too. My telephone number is 503-575-0404 and calls between 8AM and 9PM Pacific time are just fine. My auction runs for 5 days and is scheduled to end on Tuesday evening. the 17th of June at 7:30PM Pacific.

I reserve the right to end my auction early in the event I accept a genuine offer and the Camaro becomes no longer available.

*If you are outside of the U. S. or Canada. PLEASE contact me to confirm your bidding activity as genuine. *

Everyone. please be sure to read my terms of sale located near the bottom of this screen. I'm a reasonable and kindhearted person but I will not bend on these basic terms unless previously discussed during the auction. A little communication goes a long way.

NO RESERVE AUCTION

I did not set a reserve price on my Rally Sport. All that I ask in return is for your bids to be real and your intent to purchase be sincere. I took every picture you're about to see in my driveway at home the day before this auction started. No photo has been altered or enhanced in any way. This is my Camaro and these pictures are true to her in-person appearance. Thanks for your time. DAVE

         

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I did take some personal liberties during the restoration process. I added the 1970 style one-piece rear spoiler and Z/28 emblems for appearance purposes. My favorite GM color has always been 1969 Corvette Fathom Green. So that's what she is. No one knows it's not the original color unless you tell them. The car was taken to bare metal. And beautiful metal it all was! Every body panel is day-one original. NO replacements or reproductions. I have photos of the refinishing process and they will be provided. Please note: The body of this car was rock-solid before I started and I still spent $12. 00 on the body and paint refinishing. The paint on the car is nothing short of spectacular and very near perfection. There are no blemishes to mention. I don't loosely throw around terms like arrow straight. etc. In all honesty. the body is laser straight with a glass smooth finish and mirror-like reflections in every panel. Reflections this clear are normally reserved for high quality black paint. This car is the exception. You can see yourself clearly on every body panel. All chrome and exterior trim and moldings are excellent. Fit. finish. panel gaps and alignment are outstanding. Both doors. trunk lid and hood close perfectly. Absolutely beautiful from every angle and view.

 

                 

         

            There are NO paint flaws. Anything you see in the finish is a reflection of the surroundings. There are no light or dark areas in the metallic. There are no chips or scratches. The paint is beyond show quality.

         

            The interior requires no excuses. I was tempted to change it to black during the restoration and received that advice more than once. I held firm on the Saddle interior. Now. that the car is done. everyone that recommended changing the interior to black is saying "I'm so glad you didn't change it!" It's stunning and the car is 100% a one-of-a-kind without sacrificing 1970's era correctness. Compliments are never ending regarding every area of the car (especially the paint) but the interior generates flattering comments every time I take her out. It is beautiful.

         

            What can I say? The motor compartment is as highly detailed as possible. While the body was completely disassembled. my close friend Bob spent 2 weeks on the engine bay and sent most items out for powder coating. This IS NOT a spray paint restoration. Even the core support has been powder coated. Just about every nut. bolt and screw was replaced as needed. Certainly show worthy.

 

            ORIGINAL!!! Not repainted or restored in any way! This is the factory original undercarriage. NEVER undercoated. I've never seen anything like it. Nobody that's seen the car has either. There is no logical explanation. Even for a low mileage and garage kept car these undersides are remarkable. The underbelly of my Camaro is like new. A simple steam cleaning was all that was performed to expose whats shown here. The factory applied red-oxide primer still shines. The gas tank. fuel lines and brake lines are all original. This mystery will go unexplained. Nicer. original undercarriage cannot be found.

         

         

 

            Why sell her you might ask. I was chasing 30 year old memories I think. I don't really wish I was 17 again. I like 46. Now that she's done. it's time to pass her on to someone that will understand how incredible she is.

            The car has never been damaged. Everything lines up better than when she left the assembly line.

         

         

         

         

         

         

 

         

            There is a story about the KGON radio sticker. Kgon is a FM radio station that started in Portland in 1973 and is still on the air today. This sticker is decades old. I didn't have the heart to remove it.

         

         

         

            I took every picture here at home.         Looking down the sides of the car is impressive.

         

 

            Whether you're a lover of these cars like myself or simply appreciate having one of the best. it's difficult to not admire the condition of this car.

         

         

            Notice the reflection of the brick from my driveway.

 

                 

         

         

         

         

         

            All glass is in nice condition with only superficial imperfections. The windshield is new.

         

         

 

         

         

                 

         

         

         

         

 

         

            The wheels and tires are of course new. The fronts are 18X8 with 245-45-18 Falken tires. I specifically chose this tire because of it's tread pattern. The rears are 18X9. 5 with 275-45-18 tires. Specially fit for this car.

         

         

 

         

         

                 

         

         

            Magazine worthy photo if I do say so myself. I took every picture with my hand held Canon camera. No special lens or tri-pod.

            The view from my front porch.

         

            All original wiring is 100% intact and in excellent shape. Even the reverse lights and license plate lights work.

 

            The biggest reason to have a real Rally Sport is the front running lights. A dusk or early evening drive with only these on is just the best.        

         

            I have 3 times what I have into the Camaro invested in my '55 Belair Convertible. The Camaro still gets more attention.

         

         

         

         

 

            All lights. gauges. heater. wipers. horn. etc. function properly. The original clock works when it wants to. Current mileage reads 25. 67. The odometer works correctly but the gauge cluster was replaced in 1978 due to a bad circuit board. Based on my research and the history I have on the car. I believe the correct and total mileage is around 80. 00.

            Again. I did this car for myself to be enjoyed. Even at almost 47 years old I have appreciation for quality sound. I need to hear my 70's and 80's music loud and crystal clear. The stereo system in my Camaro puts BOSE to shame and is all top-of-the-line components. It is bluetooth and iPod ready. I also installed a Parrot hands-free cell phone unit. The underdash piece that houses the radio can be purchased new if you prefer going back to a stock radio. When I originally bought the car. a Craig 8-track player from 1975 was still working perfectly. It came with 2 cases of 8-track tapes. I still have all of that.

           

 

         

         

            Okay. yes. I committed a sin by putting speakers in the doors. I like my tunes! I can't help it. In any case. I damaged nothing that can't be inexpensively replaced. The door panel inserts are readily available.  

            Dashboard area is gorgeous.

            Door rubbers and window felts are perfect. All rubber seals throughout the car are new or like new.

         

         

         

         

         

         

 

         

         

         

         

            I snapped this pic of the Columbia River while crossing the bridge. That's the Portland Airport off in the distance.

         

         

         

         

 

         

            Even the original wiring in the engine compartment looks new.

         

            The engine and transmission have been completely rebuilt.

         

            This is the numbers matching engine. The VIN number is clearly stamped on the block pad behind the alternator. Easy to see in person but my camera couldn't focus on the stampings.

         

         

         

         

         

         

            I was reluctant to install the factory hood insulation because it covers how nice the underside of the hood is.

            Yes. original gas tank. not a replacement.

            I fought myself numerous times when it comes to the undersides of this car. I've been so tempted to detail/paint the rear end. leaf springs. etc. but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Doing anything would alter the awesome original condition of the undercarriage.

            The exhaust is of course new.

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

            These plastic plugs on the backsides of the quarter panels are never still in-place. They are on my car.

            Factory original.

            Original brake and fuel lines.

            Original floor plug. Unheard of to find in this condition.

            Even the original body mounts are still nice.

         

         

            Stampings still on both leaf springs.

         

         

         

         

            I brought her back across the bridge to Portland in 2011. These are the Washington plates that were on the car when put into the garage and untouched for 30 years. I photo'd the Gabriel air shock booklet because they were still on the car and holding air when I bought it! I couldn't believe it. They were still giving the car a slight raise in the rear and were installed at 59. 00 miles. I replaced the shocks with a new set but I kept the Hi Jackers. Just a neat piece of history. They will come with the car.

         

         

         

         

            I searched everywhere for these one year only 1970 Camaro seats. It was my intention to match them to the interior. They are available ONLY to the next owner. These rare seats in this original condition bring almost $1000 when you can find them. Her next owner can have them for $650. I'm happy to keep them but they were a vision I had for this car.

I'm hoping that my appreciation for this rare Camaro is contagious and that your impression is fully formed by now. It is simply outstanding and more than worthy of sitting next to the other members of my collection. I will miss this car and always know that it's one of the nicest anywhere.  Thanks again-____________________________________________________________Terms of Sale: 41yr old vehicle being sold AS-IS:
Please read and agree with the following:

I have described my Camaro honestly and to the best of my ability based on over 25 years of owning and driving classic cars. This is one of the finest examples you will find. I have 100% faith in the drivability of my Rally Sport and everything is in excellent working order per my written description provided above. Although the paint is far too nice to have on the open road. I keep my fingers crossed that rock chips don't occur and enjoy driving her without concern. From a reliability standpoint I would not hesitate making a cross country journey today but she is over 40 years old so routine service and repairs should be expected based on her age. Again. the condition level of my Camaro is beyond driver quality so extended road-trips should be avoided. I welcome showing my car in-person during the 5 day auction and encourage genuine buyers to come see her. If you are not comfortable with a sight-unseen purchase. please come see the car for yourself or have an independent inspection performed  PRIOR to bidding. NOT after. I will not be responsible for the decisions of others. Free and clear Oregon Certificate Of Title in my name will be provided.  I would appreciate the winning bidder contacting me immediately upon end of auction just so the lines of communication are opened.  My telephone number is 503-575-0404

PAYMENT TERMS
A $1000. 00 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction ending preferably through PayPal just so we are both protected. Wire transfers and verifiable cashier checks are also acceptable. I'm an easy going person so if you need to make special financial arrangements please contact me BEFORE you bid and I will try to help.  I have been with the same bank here in Portland Oregon for over 10 years and the Management staff knows me. You are welcome to contact them for your own security if you like. *The remaining balance in-full is due within 7 calendar days of auction end in the form of secure funds. * Some banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles of this vintage. Make sure if you are financing that your financial institution accepts the year and value of this vehicle before bidding and that my payment time-lines can be met. Please have your method of payment arranged prior to auction ending.

TRANSPORT - SHIPPING

I am happy to be an active and hands-on part of this entire process from start to finish but the buyer is ultimately responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle and any pre-purchase inspections need to be done BEFORE auction ending. If you wish to have it shipped using a service. I will gladly assist in loading and be present for the transport condition form and other reasonable help. Locating a transporter is the buyers responsibility but I can make recommendations and share the relationships I've built. Vehicle transport has become very reasonable.  I personally use a privately dispatched trucking company. They have handled my transport needs perfectly for the last several years with careful handling. excellent rates and fast service even all the way to the East Coast. I will provide contact info at your request. Dependable Auto Shippers (D. A. S. ) is a transporter that eBay recommends and my experiences with them before I started using only private carriers were just fine. My location zip code is 97214. Coast-to-Coast transport is around $1200. 00 and even less the closer you are to Oregon. Shipping to Australia. Europe and other Countries has also become affordable and easy to arrange.

*If you are outside of the United States or Canada. you MUST contact me to confirm your bidding activity as authentic. * If you are an eBay member with negative history or have a (0) or even a low transaction score. nbsp;I need to hear from you just to verify your sincerity and accept your bids as genuine. We all started from (0) and I'm happy to give a leg up. I reserve the right to cancel bids at any point for these reasons. Email or phone contact is fine. Communication is all I ask.

I reserve the right to end the auction at any time if the vehicle is no longer available or otherwise SOLD.

    
                  

 

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