Tips For Getting A Cheap Camaro
Starting in 1967, Chevrolet introduced a vehicle that would rival the Ford Mustang. The vehicle was called the Camaro. Meaning “friend” in French, some laughed because in Spanish, “camaro” meant “shrimp.” However, no one was laughing when the Camaro was tearing up the streets and blowing the doors off the Mustang.
These vehicles are starting to become quite rare and if found in good condition, they are not cheap used cars anymore but are worth a good sum of money. Most Camaros have hidden damage and some have hidden meaning. Checking the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a good place to start to determine the authenticity of the Camaro you are wanting to purchase.
Since the Camaro was of Unibody construction, you will certainly want to check for frame damage or frame rot. Begin your search by writing a list of what you want in a Camaro such as engine size, model, transmission type or whether or not you want a Camaro with matching numbers. Having a Camaro with matching numbers means that the transmission, engine and rear axle numbers all match. These are extremely hard to find used vehicles and if found, will be very expensive to procure.
Car Swaps and Hot Rod Associations
If you are lucky enough to find a Camaro and wish to do the work yourself, there are numerous sources to find reproduction parts that will fit like a glove and not burn a hole in your budget. One place to check is the Internet; just watch out for shipping costs. There are also parts to be had at swap meets or at car shows, but your best place to find quality parts is to talk with the members of your local hot rod association.
Search the Newspaper to Find a Cheap Camaro
The newspaper is full of ads for people who are selling cars that need work and would rather have the money than the car itself. These are great opportunities for people who have the skills to find a cheap Camaro and fix it up and would rather save that money rather than purchase one is already in running condition. You can get them for dirt cheap through the newspaper or Wheeler Dealer ads, and the Internet works well for those purposes to. There are many websites that are completely dedicated to automobile classifieds, which also serve as an interesting menu to find a cheap Camaro for your needs.
Posted on: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 2:32 am 
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