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Old 07-16-2023, 02:09 AM
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Default 1 of 1 Muscle Cars - New Book

Introducing the cover art for my new book. The book will be out in September.
I'd love to hear your criteria for what you would call a car 1 of 1.

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Old 07-16-2023, 01:57 PM
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Tough call criteria-wise ... one-of-one w/green radio buttons might have a cool story as to why those radio buttons "had" to be green and what strings had to be pulled to make that happen ...?
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Old 07-16-2023, 05:16 PM
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I can't wait to get this book Wes!

To me a 1 of 1 car needs to be limited to the engine/transmission and or the interior/exterior color combinations i.e. the blue and silver RS 1969 ZL1 Camaro's are 1 of 1 cars. I've seen a lot of Marti Reports that have a car listed as 1 of 1 but if it's because its the only red car that was made with blue interior, am/fm radio, front floor mats and rear window defrost I'm not very interested. Cool car but not really 1 of 1 to me.

Some form of documentation is needed for a car to be true 1 of 1 in my opinion. I "think" my old COPO Camaro is 1 of 1 car since it was the only Hugger Orange/orange houndstooth 4 speed COPO known to exist but I can't prove it so it doesn't really count since we all know what my opinion is worth(not much).
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Old 07-16-2023, 09:21 PM
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IMO the criteria should be interior/exterior color combo and driveline variations.
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Old 07-16-2023, 10:33 PM
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May be special paint, many options or lack of ( no radio , heater, ect ). The higher hp model the more appreciation & value with original documents. I have been restoring a GM oshawa documented 70 nova ss 1001PA no radio ,muncie , bench still in pieces. Imo don’t think there's a twin to it. Rare yes unicorn no as I'm no player in $6 digit muscle cars. I will be looking forward to some of the 1 of 1 's in your book. Thanks Marc.
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Old 07-17-2023, 12:14 AM
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Is this car in your book?
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1 of 1 in general would be better and would be more inclusive instead of exclusive. A Big 3 car with more options makes it closer to 1 of 1 including the drivetrain. Does a 69 Camaro Pacer with a rear window defogger qualify? My friend had one. I’ve seen enough muscle cars that I’m not excited, and I like the oddball stuff because it’s never seen. However, best of luck with your book.
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Old 07-17-2023, 12:40 PM
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I’m sure the 1968 Z28 convertible would qualify.
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I see the Hurst Sunshine Special I used to own. I assume the 67 GT500 Super Snake is also in there.
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Old 07-17-2023, 01:51 PM
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Before he sold it recently,and because he was the only original owner who still had possession of it,would Ken Barnhardts 1969 ZL-1 Camaro be considered a 1 of 1 for this book?

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