I am 40, own a numbers '66 SS and wanted the real thing. Personally
there's satisfaction knowing it's real, it has survived, it's not a copy,
agree that clones are a dime a dozen and satisfaction comes by being able
to tell someone it's real and not a "look alike". I also agree with "it's
your car, money, time etc. do what ever you want" philosophy. However,
clones being misrepresented are the real issue and it goes along with the
fake document's etc that are produced. If its a clone, show it and sell it
as a clone. It absolutely gets me when is see out right misrepresentation.
A true US built SS is in the VIN from '64 - '68 and yes there are measures
even here to make sure things have not been tampered with on any year.
After '68 the SS was on option and can only be proven with an original
build sheet, original invoice or protector plate (exception in '72 the VIN
had engine size and 454 was available only on for an SS). Adding all the
SS options to a regular Malibu doesn't make it an SS - basic question comes
down to "what was it when it left the factory - not what it looks like
today. Lets enjoy our cars and keep the hobby honest.
Just checking out eBay for stuff I need for my 69 and ran across someone
selling build sheets! It is not bad enogh that everyone and their brother
is building clones, but this should be against the law. They will even
''age'' it for you.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4553646239&category=10076
I am curious, how many of you would consider building a clone and what is
your age? I ask age because it seems like younger guys who build clones
see nothing wrong with it. Personally I think it takes away from original
cars, I mean you go to a show to see rare stuff and it takes the fun out
of it. I would much rather look at a dozen Malibus and one SS versus a
dozen fakes. I would bet there are more ''SS'' cars on the road now then
there ever were built originally!!
Sorry to vent, but I had to get this out of my system.
