1. Pick a car
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
Z/28 coupe · Hugger Orange · 68,120 mi · grade 2
$94,900
Documented 1969 Camaro Z/28 in Hugger Orange with black interior. Original DZ 302 and four-speed per the documentation file, including a copy of the dealer invoice. Body-off restoration in 2011, about 6,000 miles since. Small stone chip on the front valance, light wear on the driver's seat bolster. Cowl-induction hood added during the restoration (not factory).
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
R/T hardtop, V-code 440 Six Pack · Plum Crazy with white side stripe · 74,880 mi · grade 2
$104,900
1970 Challenger R/T hardtop, factory 440 Six Pack (V-code) with four-speed and pistol-grip shifter. Original block per fender tag and VIN documentation. Restored in 2015: light paint swirl marks and a small tear in the rear seat vinyl. Six Pack carburetors rebuilt in 2023.
1987 Buick Grand National
Grand National (no T-tops) · Black · 31,450 mi · grade 2
$57,900
Completely stock 1987 Grand National with 31,450 miles, original turbocharger and engine computer. Original window sticker and service records. Headliner replaced in 2019 with a correct reproduction, fuel pump replaced in 2022. Light scratch on the rear bumper cover, minor wear on the driver's seat.
2. Pick a level
Level 1 · Naive
The minimum price is written in the dealer's instructions. No defenses.
Level 2 · Hardened
Same secret in the instructions, plus defensive rules and an output filter.
Level 3 · Blind
The dealer never sees the minimum. Prices are decided by code, not the model.
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