I just looked at your eBay listing and sure can’t see anything glaring that would prevent someone from buying this car. If I were in a market for a “newer” hot rod this would sure be a good one to snap up. I believe your price is good considering the car. You say upfront that the engine needs rebuilding – is it “drivable” as is? Would someone in Portland be able to drive this one home or would one need a trailer?

There may be one drawback with the whole DEQ/EPA requirements. I know in Oregon that anything made after 1974 MUST pass DEQ to be licensed and insurable. I don’t necessarily agree – but it’s the law and it would be a detriment to my buying something like this and then not being able to put a respectable engine build in her. They (the State) can be very sticky about all of the original emissions controls for the year manufactured right down to the smog pump, vacuum hoses, etc. On a lucky day, you may be able to breeze right through but if you happen to get the real “letter-of-the-law” stickler they will ding you and not pass the car making it un-drivable until such time as all of the original emissions equipment is restored. I know of several instances where this has been a problem and on my own vehicle (2002 Expedition) I was told I could not have an aftermarket air system until such time as I produced the C.A.R.B certification and the DEQ inspector relented – interestingly enough the vehicle still tests well within the limits at over 210K miles..

I hope you do sell the Camaro – it’s a nice looking car. List it here at CHR – ya never know – might be just what someone’s looking for and if they in a state that doesn’t require DEQ type inspections it would be a great car to build un.

Regards,
Glenn