Recently relocated to L.A. after a decade in NYC, I'm on the hunt to purchase a '68 or '69 coupe to use as a daily driver (though luckily not a commuter - I work from home). The '69 Convertible is a legend in my family - my Dad purchased a gold one new, but it was wrecked on the autobahn in Germany where he was stationed only a couple years later.

Looking for a Coupe for myself to keep the dream alive. Seeking:
-350 engine (anything more might be too much for me)
-Auto trans
-Power steering
-Power drum or disc brakes (front is good enough)
-As mechanically sound as possible + ready to drive
-Rust-free body, but don't care at all about paint quality/imperfections. In fact prefer primer for now.
-Interior quality doesn't matter, as long as it has seats to sit in

Seen a few here in L.A. area this summer, but haven't found "the one."

I know you're all gonna say "get in line," but any and all leads appreciated! Below is a photo of my mom in what started the obsession:

You aren't being too picky so you have a chance of finding something.
There are cars out there that fit your discription. Good luck.

Thanks Hank - glad to be on the forum and all advice welcome and appreciated. Thought it might be the best idea to join after hours and hours of Craigslist + Ebay hunting. Fingers crossed my mechanic will sign off on the one I saw last week, but I fear the rust hole right side of the back window may make it a no-go.
-Nina

How about a '67 326 convertible? Coronado Gold.

Got a 68 for sale in the 68 for sale section .

Specialty Sales in the Bay Area has a 69 Trans Am tribute car that looks nice. Maybe more restored than you describe. http://www.specialtysales.com/

I'd definitely look at a '67 vert, though I prefer a coupe for daily driving purposes. You have one for sale? Send me info if so. Thanks!

Thanks for the tip Don - the Trans Am looks gorgeous and I'll bookmark that website. Sadly it seems a bit beyond my pay grade right now, and almost too nice for a daily driver. In L.A. I think I need something which can get scratched up a bit. Don't want to have a heart attack every time I go to park!

Ponti - thanks for pointing out your '68 in the For Sale section. Looks good but I fear a 400 would be too much for me on a daily basis. Also trying to avoid the vinyl top on a coupe if possible. Good luck on your sale though.

there was a '69 350 HO for 10K in the la craglist

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/3295251240.html

Looks like it will be gone soon: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-F...=item4d050d30f3

Looked at that one, but seems like a fair amount of rust? Trying to decide on a '68 coupe I test drive here a couple weeks ago, but also worried about a rust hole on the body. It's a good deal $-wise, but not if it needs another $6K of body work:
Craigslist http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/3296884235.html

Photo of the rust hole on this car:
Craigslist http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/3296884235.html

here: [img:left] IMG_9050 by Nina Stotler, on Flickr[/img]

and here:


IMG_9048 by Nina Stotler, on Flickr

Any opinions?

Common area for costal rust. I wonder if the car originally had a vinyl top? If those are the only areas of rust, wouldn't be too bad to fix. Its all the other unknown areas. If the car really was repainted 12 years ago, most questionable areas should be showing by now. Looks like the car is always kept outside too. Wear and tear will show faster out in the elements.

Thanks for your take - finally got a mechanic opinion on it this morning based on photos and he said the exact same thing about the possible vinyl top in its history. Also thought that rust was indicative of a much great issue underneath and his exact words were "don't touch that car with a 10 foot pole." So I passed.

When a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

On to the next one: Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/350cui-/150909938373?forcev4exp=true

Seems like a lot of BS , not original engine as stated , that it a Chevy small block , camaro rear spoiler , hood to fenders @ top look like it was whacked , etc.

No longer available...

Not because I bought it, which is good (I think). Seller was a bit shady about the Chevy engine, some kind of undisclosed transmission leak, etc. Also wouldn't come down from the $16K asking price even with those flaws.

Apparently he sold it this morning for $16K though, so good for him!

Still on the hunt for mine and trying to remember the right car is bound to come along one day.

Thanks for all the advice, everyone.

Are you Still looking there are some nice 69's in az I have a friend who might be selling his!
Let me know and I can send you some pic's..
PM me
Thanks BillS