1 of 5 made?

[Bungy]

I thought Chevrolet never kept track of how many engines went into what vehicles. So how can this guy claim 1 of 5 with 3x2 348? Did they keep track in 58 or is he full of it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/58-C...oryZ6169QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Ronnie Russell]

I don't know where he got his information,,, but man!!!! what a beautiful car.

 

[Bungy]

One other thing I forgot to mention. Check out the last pic of the VIN tag. It looks to me like the last two numbers have been stamped over. It's also attached with phillips head screws!

 

[1958 delivery]

That car has been relisted. This guy, Dr something is a used car salesman and his tactics have been discussed in detail on the Chevy Talk forum. He's got no clue on the data just makes claims to hype his cars. Buyer beware.

 

[NASCAR FAN]

Bungy: The "1 of 5" claim is not just because the 348 has 3 X 2bbl. carbs., it's also because the car has a 3-spd man. trans with overdrive. The problem with his claim is actually the 348 engines, all horsepower versions, were not available with the overdrive trans. The fuel injected 283s were not either. Also the 1958 solid lifter hi-perf. fuel injected 283s were rated at 290 horsepower, not 283. The air cleaner is incorrect. It's from a '58 with A/C.

Rick

 

[oldskydog]

The overdrive engines had their own suffix code and they were only on the 283 2 barrel and 4 barrel engines. I wonder what his engine suffix code is?
The fact that the VIN tag is screwed on rather than spotwelded would rate a vistit by the autotheft division of the state police in most states....a clear indication that it has been removed if not "tampered with", both of which are illegal.:eek:
I'll be this guy wears a large gold chain, a 2" white belt and white shoes. Probably with polyester bell bottoms.

 

[CDNpontiac409guy]

Absolutely, that info is available ... here in Canada anyhow
This car... my 64 Laurentian Safari 9 pass wagon... documented 340HP 409 4 speed
one(1) built.
No, not one pink one ( Sunfire Red Metallic ), or one without power steering... or one with "seat belt delete"...
one( built) with a 340HP 409 4 speed.
You should be able to see "M20" on the cowl tag.

Hey, maybe this would qualify for a "project car" picture for the calender ?

 

[bobs409]

I'll be this guy wears a large gold chain, a 2" white belt and white shoes. Probably with polyester bell bottoms.

Probably wears overpowering cologne too.

 

[Bungy]

Cecil, That's hilarious. Honest to God, the first thing I thought of when looking at this auction was, "I bet this guy looks like Herd Tarlick from WKRP"

 

[bobs409]

Perfect example but I wonder if he has a "Jennifer" secretary?

 

[Phil Reed]

Probably wears overpowering cologne too.

High Karate!!!!

 

[MRHP]

It could be documented that it is one of five. He made them all! That fella is so crooked that when he dies they will have to corkscrew him in the ground.

 

[skipxt4]

Probably wears overpowering cologne too.

With a white Panama Hat.

 

[dq409]

heee Heeeee

Have I got a deal for you. Just look at this beast of a car I have on my profile. Cobalt blue, at least I think it's Cobalt. I'm color blind, so what do I know? I'll tell you what I do know, is this is a heck of a car, at a heck of a price. Plush cotton seating that has conviniently already been broken in, and so has the car on several occasions. Criminals have great taste. I should know. And because I got this at the police impound, you know you're dealing with a fine piece of machinery. This engine screams luxury. Well, it just screams. Maybe it's thirsty for oil. Who knows these things? I'm no mechanic, I'm just a guy with a keen eye for value