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Old 07-30-2019, 01:57 PM
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I didn't know that these cars demanded such a premium. Especially with no motor or tranny.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1965-Chevrol...orig_cvip=true
Those 65 Z16's used a hydraulic cam L37 396, reinforced convertible frame, full size Chevy brakes and some other components as well as a few cosmetic differences.

Only 201 Z16's were built, also Malcolm Durham was drag racing’s first black superstar, #48 on NHRA’s top 50 driver’s list, so that undoubtedly adds to the price tag.






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Old 07-30-2019, 02:39 PM
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Those 65 Z16's used a hydraulic cam L37 396, reinforced convertible frame, full size Chevy brakes and some other components as well as a few cosmetic differences....
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We were contacted by a magazine a few years back wanting to know if we knew anything about that. I knew the Z16's used the larger drums and shoes of the Impala, but we were not sure if they used a custom backing plate or spindle or modded upper arm to use the Impala spindle.
The Z16 community is tight lipped about it - there are fakes running about and supposedly this is a way to sort them out.

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Old 08-01-2019, 05:29 PM
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I had a 68 LeMans 350 powerglide back in the day. All factory. I can't speak for GTO's though. 70 MPH in first, lol.

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Old 08-01-2019, 05:41 PM
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I had a 71 Camaro with a 250 6 cylinder and a 2 speed. It sucked. LOL Tho I believe 66 was the last year for the 2 speed in a GTO.

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Old 07-30-2019, 01:45 PM
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Not really Epic, but a very nice 76 Base Firebird, 350 V8, Automatic, A/C, Power Steering & brakes, that's about it. I rarely saw a Base Firebird from that Vintage, this one looks very original and unmolested, with I had the space & $$$ for it.

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Old 07-30-2019, 04:11 PM
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this one looks very original and unmolested,
Looks almost new.


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Hope somebody wants to saves this honest injun.




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Old 07-30-2019, 06:22 PM
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It needs a ton of work...a full restoration would probably put you upside down on that car, but I do hope someone steps up for the challenge.

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Old 07-30-2019, 11:52 PM
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I do hope someone steps up for the challenge.
X2, would make a really nice car.


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Old 07-31-2019, 10:13 AM
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Oh, If I was rich. all of the quirky vehicles I'd own. I'd be that eccentric guy with a barn full of things like this.

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Old 07-31-2019, 10:40 AM
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Oh, If I was rich. all of the quirky vehicles I'd own. I'd be that eccentric guy with a barn full of things like this.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1945-GMC-DUK...0AAOSwIzpdPi1u
Yeah, I’d take one of those! I rode one at one of those tourist trap attractions and it was still fun

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Old 08-01-2019, 12:23 AM
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Oh, If I was rich. all of the quirky vehicles I'd own. I'd be that eccentric guy with a barn full of things like this.
Agreed, an if you had a few buddies of the same mind, oh my, the fun you could have.





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https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/...931872199.html

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...943670381.html

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I've never seen "Needs cigarette lighter." before.

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I've never seen "Needs cigarette lighter." before.
Did 68 GTO's receive 2 speed auto's? I thought that went away in 67?

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Old 08-01-2019, 06:45 PM
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Did 68 GTO's receive 2 speed auto's? I thought that went away in 67?
My 68 has the T400

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Not a fan of that column shift, but for some reason all is forgiven in the convertible. Looks like a straight unmolested car.

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Old 08-04-2019, 09:00 PM
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Clean looking Lemans post.



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Did 68 GTO's receive 2 speed auto's? I thought that went away in 67?
Good catch. 67-69 Tempest/LeMans still used the ST300. That column and the lack of GTO badges on the door panels are screaming CLONE!!

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Plymouth Superbird for sale; only $59,000.00.

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Good catch. 67-69 Tempest/LeMans still used the ST300. That column and the lack of GTO badges on the door panels are screaming CLONE!!
It may have some Lemans parts...but with a 242 VIN it has to be a GTO.

Does anybody know if the 2-barrel carb. GTO's got the two speed ST-300 also? I would love to have this car BTW, my first GTO was a 68' Ragtop, chrome front bumper 4-speed car.

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