Bennyjtaylor

Car just sold today and is on its way up to the Bay Area! Thanks for the kind comments and see you back on here in a few years! B

Car still available after refusing a couple of trades this past week.

That is quite the stable! Although Chamonix is kind of a lovely cream that cars don't seem to be painted in these days. Thanks for the good wishes and good luck finding a splash of color! Cheers, B.

3 viewings have been set up for this week, but as of today, yep, still available. 805-338-8933 if you'd prefer to text. Cheers, B.

Sure! Text me at 805-338-8933 and we can set up a time to talk! cheers, Ben.

Hi everyone - I am selling my 1974 Chamonix - the best, most fun car I have ever owned, truly. I still drive it 3- 4 days a week on the westside of LA but I, like many others before me, am making some room for a baby. It's a California car from birth and I have owned this car for 2 years (since January 2015), during which I have had the pleasure of upgrading almost everything mechanically on the car. I used it as a daily driver for a year, then had it professionally rebuilt. The car has always stayed cool, and can easily hit 90 mph. The most fun, though, as we know, is between 0 and 60, preferably on something twisty! Here is the craigslist ad for your reference: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/5977054668.html So, what's been done? Pretty much everything! All engine, exhaust, and suspension work was done by Steve and his team at Top End Performance (www.racetep.com) in North Hollywood. Engine and Exhaust: 1. Complete engine rebuild and upgrade, from oil pan to valve cover. This was done at Top End Performance in the spring of 2016. New JE forged pistons, 91mm bore, performance ground 292 cam, new rods, total seal gapless rings, new water pump, new 38/38 Weber carb, new alternator. This was done in the Spring of 2016 and I've put about 350 miles on it. Car has about 140 hp now with great torque in gears 2 and 3 in particular. 2. MDR Electronic ignition - no more slow starts! - Spring 2016 3. Custom headers and exhaust with ANSA resonator and ANSA Sport muffler - spring 2016 4. New electronic fuel pump - spring 2016 Suspension and Steering: 5. All steering and suspension bushings replaced with new in 2015 6. New Bilstein Sport shocks and struts in 2015 7. New H&R Lowering Springs in 2015 8. Engine torque brace and front strut tower brace in 2015 9. Rear shock brace added (also used to relocate battery to the trunk) in 2015 10. New Ireland Engineering Sway Bars front and back in 2015 11. New CV joints and boots in the rear in 2015 12. Shock towers are all in great shape as is the body Lighting: 13. New Hella H4s installed at the front 14. New LED taillights and brake lights installed - super bright and much safer than the stock 15. New BMW OEM taillight covers 16. Euro sidelights added Brakes: 17. New Wilwood 15" Big Brake kit in the front in 2015. Stock brakes with new shoes in the back. Rims: 18. New 15" Rota Alpina replicas in 2015 Interior and Exterior: 19. Momo Prototipo steering wheel (have original and will be included in sale) 20. New Recaro replica seats with new baskets 21. New door cards and backing The previous owner had done a couple cosmetic things: 1. Paint respray done by previous owner. There is a quarter inch nick on the trunk (see pics). The paint is not perfect, but it is a pretty good respray. The engine compartment and trunk have nicks and scratches and some surface rust but all in all, it's in great shape. 2. Rear seat was re-covered by the previous owner. 3. Headliner redone by previous owner 4. Rust proofed the underside of the car Stuff that I would do if I was keeping the car: 1. I'd replace the carpet with a nice set from Esty. I have an Esty trunk liner and love it. 2. I'd replace the rubber seals. It's cracked in places but it's never really bothered me as I drive with the windows open anyway! 3. Indicator lights have never worked. It's the relay I'm sure, but I never got around to replacing it. 4. Maybe do the 5 speed conversion. To be honest, I have become attached to the 4 speed. I had the flywheel resurfaced, and the car shifts smoothly and is super fun in the middle gears. Lots of torque. I'd love for someone else to enjoy the car as much as I do. It's on CL for $16,000, but I'm willing to go a little lower for FAQers. I'm losing money at $16K, but I think the 2002 karma gods smile on passing it on better than it came to you.

Hi there - does it have the large barrel splines that fit a '74? If so, I'll take it! Cheers, Ben

Interested in the sun visors if they're still available...