[William]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jireh Customs</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When looking at a no motor, no trans hull, what did the COPO cars come with that the 396 cars did not? </div></div>

Aside from a VIN-stamped engine, there is nothing that will positively ID an L72 COPO. Some 396 SS cars had the same radiator and axles are easily changed.

There are some things to look for.

The first stop should be the VIN. All will have the 8 cylinder model number 124379 - 123379 is a 6 cylinder. No COPOs prior to 01B [Norwood] and about 99% of those went to Yenko. Very few if any built at Van Nuys. Production of COPOs for dealers other than Yenko began around 02D; Berger received many of these.

COPOs all had power front discs, ducted hood, BE rear axle, curved-neck radiator, dual exhaust. Much or all of that is generally removed for racing. Most [80%] were 4-speeds; column automatics are not unusual. X44 tags are typical with a few having X11.

So if the roller in question was built at the right time and has all the other characteristics, could be. Current market conditions do not support restoring such cars.