[roostmeyer]

Saw this on sccaforums, looks like a pretty well put together car.

I have no association with the seller. Less than a day left, really makes me wonder what the reserve is...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-C...=item439d7fa7af

[turbotoddie]

To add to Mark's comments. The car is/was much faster than the driver. Don is a nice guy but didn't run the car very long before changing his interests. When this car was built, everything was new and no expense was spared. FWIW, selling price is only a matter of what people want. The 69 CP Camaro I drove for Shawn Cousins 5 or 6 yrs ago sold for 25k. The 79 I own part of was for sale for three years with two second's and a third at Natls and we couldn't sell it for 20k. On paper the 79 was better but the 69 sold.

1meanz, I would suggest to not belittle other people's cars, endeavors, etc without more experience under your belt. Different strokes for different folks, you know.

FWIW Mitch, I understand the 'giving away a car you built' issue. I have built one or two and sold them way to cheap not believing anyone would pay big money for a used race car. Worse than that, the people I sold them too sold them for significantly more profit.

As for used CP cars, I expected it to go somewhere from 9-12k. I was very surprised with no pedigree someone would pay 15k. However, with my discounts for being a stock car parts dealer, I couldn't duplicate the parts for 15k. If you have ever built a ground up racecar, you will understand what I mean. Building a car seems affordable until you start adding the little things like paint, brake pads, gauges, (name your small part), etc.

Before the flames start, I enjoy my 540hp CP car more than a 260hp roadrace car or my 400hp LS1 street car or my 440hp Late Model stockcar. I love to RACE and the more power, the better! Don't get me wrong, wheel to wheel is a blast but any COMPETITION is FUN!

Todd Farris
79 Camaro CP
89 Turbo TA CP
(2) Ford Fusion Aspalt Late Model Stockcar
98 Formula former lapper

This post has been edited by turbotoddie: Mar 1 2010, 07:26 PM

[1meanZ]

1meanz, I would suggest to not belittle other people's cars, endeavors, etc without more experience under your belt. Different strokes for different folks, you know.

I did not intend to belittle anyone's effort, and I clearly stated that I've never built a CP car. Regardless, I'm allowed to give my opinion. I did not say the builder was stupid, I simply stated that what I see in limited pictures on the internet does not seem like good practice. If I'm the idiot, then enlighten me with your experience.