[asphaltgambler]

To answer a few of the above questions. The current sold market for this car (with the supporting documentation) is $47K to $55K possibly more with the right buyer. This car is very unusual where it was ordered without Cowl Induction (hood flapper) and column shift. It also did not come with stripes installed. They were part of the Cowl Induction package or the customer could order that and the hood pins seperately or together at addtional cost.

Most people, including me really want the cowl indcution hood flapper and a 4-speed. If it had either or both of those originally it would sell at the top of the price range. I listed the car for $45K - no haggle. My take on this is when I purchase a vehicle, I already know the current price point of the sold market. I try to make the veh in every way as nice as my projected budget allows and then sell for just under market. That is a guaranteed quick sale and a very satisfied buyer every time.

I believe this is the same basic principle when successfully trading stocks.

The big 3 manufacturers made the most profit on the add-on options. Some were bundled, some could be deleted and some could be ala-carte. My speculation is the person who ordered this car specifically wanted an all black, non-flashy gentleman's hot rod with A/C. Possibly for the wife. The LS6 engine was only another $300 or so past the LS5 454 but you could not get A/C with that engine. It was a very high compression, solid lifter high revving combination. GM felt the compressor would'nt stand the quick & high RPM's that engine was capable of.

After speaking with several 'qualified' buyers it looks like it is going to a guy in Tennessee who is an average working stiff, this particular car has been his life's dream to own and he recently came into a large sum of money. Married - 2.5 kids, mortgage....you get the picture. The deal is scheduled to complete next Saturday.