Alex Irvine Chevrolet, Toronto

[Keith Tedford]

I have some information that Alex Irvine Motors, Scarborough, Ontario may have sold 2-3 COPO cars. Don't know of any myself. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[hvychev]

Keith good to see you post! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I do have a question for you related to this subject. Has GM Canada ever just shared records with the public in regards to production numbers? Like could they tell you that X amount of COPO's were sold new in Canada? If they did all of these questions would be answered.

[Keith Tedford]

Hi Frank. With the information packages that we got, they just gave the number of that particular model that were sold. eg. 13437 or 13637. That just tells us the number of 300 Deluxe or Malibu V8 hardtops that were built. There was no breakdown of the options. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. Check www.canamchevelles.com (http://www.canamchevelles.com) . I have scans of the GM info there. An acquaintance claimed to have information on 29 of thirty COPO Chevelles sent to Canada. Haven't seen the paperwork myself. Back in '69 I was told that there were 18 ordered, 5 cancelled and 13 shipped. Something doesn't jive as I think that there are possibly more than 13 around today.

[Don_Lightfoot]

Just to elaborate on Keith's above post, you will have a hard time finding his reference if you just go to our Club Website as he mentioned. He has a couple of documentation pictures loaded, but you have to go to our message board and then photos and then his album. Let's see if this link (http://groups.msn.com/CanAmChevelleClub/thetedfordscars.msnw) works http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Belair62]

Link works Don....very nice Keith...

[Mr70]

What was that Middle thing again......

[hvychev]

Very Neat Vintage pics Keith! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[68z302]

An absolutely Beautiful Chevelle http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
I'm sure it's the talk of any show you're at!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[P.J.]

Keith
I see you live in Omemee, thats where I purchase my 1970 L78 chevelle from in 1982 from a person by the name of Ralph W. A lot of high performance cars came from that area.
I recently totally restored it to factory build sheet and called him
on his old phone number from 1982 and he still had the same phone number.Ralph asked me to sell him the car back!
Peter

[Keith Tedford]

Ralph, we met at the Barrie flea market a few years ago and last year at Haugen's. Your chevelle was dark gray when it was in Omemee I believe. Probably would have bought it myself had I known that it was for sale at the time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[P.J.]

How about that, small world, I cant remember but you sure have a great memory. I recently restored the car and it came out ok, I will bring it out next summer for sure
Take a look
Peter

[P.J.]

The year was 1982 and it was in the outo trader
I went up on spec because the pic of the car did not show
the cowl hood. As soon as I saw it it blew my mind and bought it for 3450. Canadian with an extra 12 bolt posi 70 z rear end. The car was grey. I was just looking for a 70 ss
big block as it turned out I found the two build sheets
in the back seat which had never been taken out IT WAS A L78
car, talk obout LUCK EH!
Peter

[Belair62]

So send me some pics via my e-mail and write it up...I have about 8 holding but i can always use another.

[Keith Tedford]

Within a 5 miles radius of Omemee there was your L78 Chevelle, a '70 L78 el Camino, an L79 '66 Chevy II, and two COPO Chevelles. Oh yes and Neil Young. Not bad for such a little town.

[1970Ls6]

That car is the same color as dad's pure stock racer!.
nice car. Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Racer next year I
presume? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[P.J.]

KIETH
Any copo chevelles for sale in Omeeme?
Peter http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[Keith Tedford]

Don't know of any. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif My son is selling his '69 454 powered Chevelle though.