Reserve PRICE ? / NO trades
I truly appreciate everyone’s interest, ut in fairness to all bidders I will not disclose my Reserve and I am not interested in Trades. This very special car is going to a new owner which could be you. Bid what you are willing to pay.
NOTE….. Please read the entire description below. This will put you in a better position to ask details important to you that I may have missed. Also, lease take time to watch the Test Drive VIDEO above
PHS docs (Pontiac Historical Society)
A copy of the critical PHS document has been included in the photos above. This is a factory Starlight Black RA III Judge.
Suitable for CONCOURS participation
Stunning frame off, ut & bolt restoration. This Judge has had significant money and talent invested to bring its current state. The really good news is that it was a quality running and driving car still wearing its original paint before it was taken apart and restored by the 3rd owner. The typical problem areas (Floors, ear Quarters & Trunk Pan) are ORIGINAL in this car and in beautiful condition. The car also retains its original motor and original transmission but the rear end has been changed out to the optional 3:55 posi from another 69 GTO.
History
Built in the Atlanta plant and sold new by M.F. Jones Chevrolet/Pontiac in Dallas Georgia. This car has always been in the south. It is believed to have had only 4 owners, he last 3 of which are known.
The 3rd owner personally stripped the original paint down to bare metal during the “Frame Off” restoration. The BUYER will get a photo album that documents this process as well as names of the last 3 owners - including the name and number of the owner who did the restoration (he is a long time Judge owner and currently owns two Judges).
Numbers matching original Motor
This Judge still retains its original factory installed VIN number matching motor. It has been completely rebuilt and has less than 200 miles of wear. It starts easily, dles good, ccelerates hard and does not overheat. Visually the engine and engine bay are as close to prefect as man can make it.
Is Color important
Absolutely, olor is very important, specially when it’s a low production color that is highly sought after by collectors.
PHS docs and the cowl Trim Tag document this to be a true “trim tag code 10” Starlight BLACK Judge. It is important to note that the color Black was a rarely seen, low production” color for Muscle cars of the late 1960’s. Not only is Black one of the hardest to find factory colors, uy it is considered by many to be the “most desirable” of colors. It is not known how many “Black Judges” were built in 1969, ut my guess is very few. If anyone has information on this I would love to know.
How Many were built?
This is a rare Judge amongst Judges.
The automatic Judge is much harder to find than the 4-speed (….over 76% were 4-speeds). Only 1,563 “Turbo-400 Automatic ” RA III Judges were built. By far, ost 1969 Judges were 4-speeds. Add to that fact the rare color and you have a truly rare muscle car, ne of very few “as built”. I think it’s safe to say it would be next to impossible to duplicate this car, specially in this pristine condition.
Condition
With less than 200 miles on the restoration, here is no notable fatigue or “road wear” anywhere on this car including the floors. Even the bottom side of the inner fenders (usually the first area to show road rash) still look freshly done. Although the restoration was done 20 years ago, t looks like it could have been done last year. Top to bottom it still has that freshly restored appearance.
Paint & body: The super slick paint is show quality. It has that deep wet, ighly reflective look. The body is laser straight with body gaps and alignment all at factory specs.
Interior: The interior is show quality. Every part of the interior is new and/or restored including the dash pad, hich was sent to “JUST DASHES” to be renewed.
Undercarriage: The undercarriage is highly detailed and in show quality condition. All the high wear suspension components were replaced and brakes rebuilt. The gas lines, rake lines, rake cable, xhaust and gas tank were all replaced in the restoration. Other than some light surface rust on some components, he undercarriage looks freshly done. If you want to show it for maximum points at the concours level, ery little detailing would be required.
Gardner Exhaust: I LOVE this exhaust system. Built to factory specs by “Gardner Exhaust Systems” and unique to the “automatic” cars, t has the factory style RESONATORS at the rear. It’s a very cool look that really gets noticed.
Performance / the Test Drive
Although the car has been pampered as a trailer queen since it was finished, t has been started and driven just enough over the years to help prevent issues.
We took it on a test drive and give it a good shake down. This car will get it!!
There were no issues noted. We found everything to be in working order with the exception of the AC. The AC system is complete and I am told it worked prior to my possession. However, t is currently not blowing cold.
Investment Grade / $$ Value
This car has never before been offered in the public domain and my guess is it will be a very long time before it surfaces again.
Naturally, ny concours or near concours condition Judge is a BLUE CHIP investment. ADD to that the rarity of factory “Black on Black’, hen you have something unique - a “true freak”in the world of almost 50-year-old muscle cars.
Seasoned collectors and investors know that there is a DIFFERENCE in these cars and “that difference” matters. Please do your market research…….
Hagerty Price Guide and NADA both say $128,000 …. bid what you are willing to pay, t is for sale and can be purchased at a very good value.
My eBay “seller feedback” My name is Michael and my eBay Seller feedback is below. I can be reached at 817-992-seven 99 one. I am easy to talk to and will do my best to help you decide if this is the car for you. Please take time to read my eBay “Seller” feedback below, elling NOTHING but quality classic cars. ABOUT US ….. My son and I are “serious car guys” that are passionate about what we do. We are super particular and only buy the cars we could personally consider as keepers. If you are a seasoned car buff, ou know that there is a huge difference between quality and everything else. If you would like to learn more about us, lease feel free to check out our site . Location & Shipping The car is located approximately 30 minutes from either Dallas, X airport (DFW International, r Love Field). I can coordinate shipping anywhere in the world. Inspections are welcomed. my eBay “Seller” feedback Please take time to review the eBay “seller feedback” on me selling NOTHING but quality Classic Cars like this one. You can see by the price points and the feedback, am selling premium quality cars.* Great car as described. Paid $43,000 & I’m pleased
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If you require financing please connect with the following lenders:
(My collection has been financed at one time or another with each of these folks!)
JJ BEST Banc & Co. - New Bedford, A
Woodside Credit in California
LightStream - a division of SunTrust Bank and a sponsor of Mecum Auctions!
Terms & Conditions of this sell & all legal stuff Although my eBay experiences have been very positive, am aware that much goes on within the eBay community that is not positive and therefore requires direct language. Do NOT make a bid or offer until you read everything below. Any bid or offer is a legal acknowledgement and agreement on your part to be bound by the Terms and Conditions put forth below and additionally specified within eBay itself. Have FUNDS ready PRIOR to bidding or making an offer. Full payment must be received within five (7) business days of the end of auction/sale unless I agree in writing to alternative terms. WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US buyers and required for all buyers “outside” the United States. Cashier’s check, irect deposit or cash in person are acceptable but in ALL cases this vehicle and its title will NOT be released until complete payment is received and all funds have irrevocably cleared BOTH Banks. If paying by Bank Cashiers Check, must receive a copy of any Bank Cashiers Check in ADVANCE along with your “internal bank contact information” for confirmation of your Bank Check by my Bank. Bank Cashiers checks MUST BE classified by my bank as having irrevocably cleared both Banks prior to my release of vehicle and title. Loan checks must be agreed to by me PRIOR to you making a bid or offer. Money Orders are NOT accepted. I have an agency relationship with a Licensed Texas Dealer and all cars will be sold through this Dealer. Texas buyers will have to pay Texas sales tax and license/registration fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for taxes in their own states. This is a very nice vehicle. However, here is no such thing as a "PERFECT" vehicle...especially when dealing with vintage vehicles. This is not a new vehicle; it is decades old. Even a restored or partially restored vehicle can and will have flaws and normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This vehicle may have minor dings, cratches (or, ther imperfections) and indications of wear and use because it has been used. This vehicle is sold AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, f any kind expressed or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer and/or buyers agent to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle (prior to the end of the eBay listing), nd to have satisfied themselves as to the condition and value and to bid or offer based upon that judgment solely. Arranging for an independent third-party inspection is a great way to validate a seller's claims about a vehicle's condition. There are many companies and individuals who offer such a service. These services are listed on the internet and can be found in most collector car magazine publications. Of course your personal inspection and scrutiny are suggested and most welcomed. Any and all inspections must occur PRIOR to the end of this eBay listing. The seller has made a diligent effort to accurately describe any known material defects associated with this vehicle. Additionally, he seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose at the “buyer's request prior to the end of the eBay listing” any additional specific details important to the Buyer. However, ny descriptions or representations from the Seller are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. Everything stated in the description is to the best of the seller’s knowledge. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, uthenticity, enuineness, r defects herein, nd makes no warranty in connection therewith. The Seller does not expressly, r implicitly, uarantee the accuracy of the description including authenticity or genuineness of the vehicle and/or its components and assumes no responsibility for any repairs or defects regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, mperfection, efect or damage. Any and all claims or disputes arising from or related to this transaction, ther than a claim for injunctive relief, hall first be submitted to mediation in Denton County, exas in accordance with the then governing rules of the American Arbitration Association. If the parties cannot resolve their dispute through mediation, hey shall have the issue resolved through arbitration with the then governing rules of American Arbitration Association. Judgment upon an arbitration award may be entered in the District Court for the County of Denton, tate of Texas. Parties shall bear their own costs related to any mediation or arbitration proceeding.