Any place to get the VIN's for the eight 69 vert trans ams? There has been one driving around here (Long Island, NY) lately and I'm pretty sure it's a clone, although the owner insists that it's the real thing. I wouldn't think anyone would drive it to the places I've seen it if it was real (I wouldn't).
It is a beauty though. Very nicely restored.

Yes, the key word in your post is "driving".

I agree, if I had a one of 8, I don't think I would be tooling around in it - ESPECIALLY in NYC

Sounds like something I would do. LOL

thye were published back in the 80's in like pontiac fever magazine or something

Sounds like a scam. Did you get a chance to see the VIN then?

i would drive it

All 8 ragtops have been accounted for. Very unlikely that this is one of the eight. There are probably 15-20 very well done clones out there, 25-30 that are excellent driver clones, and another 100 or so that are just quickie clones with repro parts. So there's a 99.99% chance he's pulling your leg. Not that this is in ANY way documenting a real 69 T/A, but it sounds like you've spoken to the guy. Forget the VIN for now, or looking for certain specific items. Just look for the simple things. The paint code on the trim tag should be 50 (white), and it must have a D80 (rear wing) on the tag. But I'm sure the owner won't let you look under the hood.

I have the VINs for them but I'm reluctant to list them. If you want to check his VIN, PM me and I'll find them and let you know.

Last I heard was that at least one was still missing.

Look at the VIN tag, it won't have a U in the seventh or a 6 in the eighth position. Clearly visible through the window during a casual lookover. That will narrow the field considerably.

Also the body tag will have a 50 50 paint code. Can't recall if the body tag has additional T/A package info.

If you see him again, ask how much he paid for it. There's the acid test.

This isn't true on the ragtops. Could be black top, blue top, or white top, so only code 50 (bottom) is required. For the hardtops, the 50 50 paint code is mandatory (white/white).

I have the 8 VIN's too, they are well known, but all 8 ragtop T/A's have been accounted for. The 8th was found years ago. Again, the body tag will tell you right away. If it's a ragtop, with a D80 on the tag, it's real. Now he could be one of these guys that drives his car occasionally, but I would say the odds are pretty good it's a clone.

If you see him again, kick hin in his teeth and screem:"YOU F#*^K*@G LYER!!!!"

That would do the trick...!

LOLOL

Thanks for the info. I saw him at two car shows last week, but didn't see under the hood (he never popped it). Next time I will try to note the VIN and start from there. Don't like calling anyone a liar, especially without proof. It is a very nice, clean car, but as noted, driving around our streets here is not conducive to maintaining a rare car.

Isnt/wasnt there a guy in NY that owned something like seven 69 TA's?
Thats what i heard years ago.