1965 L-79 Chevelle

[427425]

Want a documented L-79 65 Chevelle, prefer 300 deluxe, but will consider all body styles, no rust original drivetrain. Cash waiting for right documented car. Thanks,Kevin DeWitte 480-816-1996 Phoenix

[WILMASBOYL78]

I used to drag race with a guy back in the day who had a 65 Malibu SS with the 327/350hp motor. We raced at Dover Drag Strip(upstate NY) He won almost every week in stock eliminator. The car was super fast! It was a maroon color, don't know the name. Always loved that car...his sister was a really hot blonde, but that's another story. Good luck, hope you find your Chevelle.

Tom

[Stuart Adams]

Me first!! Good luck - cool car.

[427425]

Tom -We used to race a 65 300 deluxe 2 dr sedan, which is exactly why I want one now. I like your taste in cars, we have 2 Berger cars, the white COPO I bought new, and a 2000 car #1. If I can't find the 65 my 2nd choice is a L78 Nova, prefer a 68. Kevin

[WILMASBOYL78]

Kevin, how about filling out your profile??? The 65 Chevelles with the L79 motor are hard to find, especially a 300 Deluxe. Maybe building a clone for fun is an option. As for L78 Novas they are a weakness with me, that and redheads. The 68 is the rarest of all the BB Novas, Only 667 L78 cars were made and I believe 50 of those were the Gibb COPO cars with the TH400. I have a #'s 68 in Sequoia Green with Ash Gold interior, bench seat 4spd. 68's are a special breed, good luck in your search and happy holidays. TW

[Belair62]

Wilma/Jeff L...run down some of the differences for me...I was reading on www.stevesnovasite.com/ (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/) about the ashtray of all things that are near impossible 1 year only pieces..must be a ton of oddball stuff on them.

[427425]

Tom - How do you fill out a profile??

[WILMASBOYL78]

Go to my "My Home" page and use the edit section on the bottom.

[WILMASBOYL78]

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Wilma/Jeff L...run down some of the differences for me...I was reading on www.stevesnovasite.com/ (http://www.stevesnovasite.com/) about the ashtray of all things that are near impossible 1 year only pieces..must be a ton of oddball stuff on them.

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68's are one of kind. Here are some highlights:
1. First year of the new body style. Last year to be called Chevy 2/Nova
2. Dash board is unique, similar to camaro with the ignition key on the dash.
3. Many interior trim pieces are 68 only items: kick panels, dash items, seats, handle positions on the doors, steering wheels.
4. Exterior: Super Sport emblem on bottom of front fenders.
5. First year for the BB motor in a Nova. Gibb cars got the TH400.
6. There are dozens of other small trim and mechanical parts that are 68 only items.

So if you want a challenge finding parts, buy a 68!!

tom

[Seattle Sam]

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[tom406]

Kevin is no stranger to rare cars and isn't afraid of a hunt. His most successful hunt was the the re-purchase of the white '69 Berger COPO Camaro he bought when he was a very young man. Neat car, very nice guy, great story. Would make a great feature car. If you look at his recently filled out profile, you will see a number of cars that would be of interest here. Real car guy - his last house featured a garage that was expanded into an adjacent bedroom. With a lift installed, it slept two ---- two more cars that is.

I met him in the early 90's when he and I were both living in Minnesota. Minnesota members will recognize him as one of the early promoters of the Land O Lakes GTO club musclecar show. His maroon '66 L72 Vette was with him then, and he also had a Burnished Brown COPO Camaro that he sold shortly thereafter to buy his Berger car back. Good thing he's not trying to buy it back in today's market.

Welcome to the forum Kevin, I hope you post often and share your experiences.

TOM BRESKE
Seattle, WA (hailing from MN with a summer '93 job with Al @ Yesterday's Auto and making periodic appearances in Arizona with him every few Januarys) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Belair62]

Kevin..send the white COPO pics and the Gibb L72 Impala pics to me and we will get them featured...!!!! Whats the story on the Impala and COPO ???