66 or 67 SS Chevelle L-78 - Page 3

GTO_DON · #21 07-27-2005, 07:43 AM

I think were beating a dead horse here!!

The man does not want a car without its original drivetrain. Ive met Mike in person and he seems like a nice guy! Everybody has their own thoughts on want they want in a car! When it comes to the non SUPERCAR world,I think people are less forgivin with non original engines! JMO

chavist93 · #22 07-27-2005, 05:13 PM

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Thank you but, a Body, even with a build sheet showing it was an L-78 is not what I am looking for.. despite what others feel here.. a car that USED TO BE something Rare that no longer retains the item which made it RARE ( The engine ) is not worth anything more to me than an avg car., and it wouldn't matter if it had paperwork out the arse

I do appreciate the thought though!

Mike Crown

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No problem, I haven't checked the interior or under the gas tank for a build sheet yet. I haven't even checked the rear end code yet and I've owned it for a few years. It's complete minus the eng/trans. Looks like it was and old drag racer. Has chrome reverse wheels with slicks and some old school yellow ladder type traction bars. It has a front mounted antenna so that means it was an am/fm radio car right? Was black on black a rare color?

MYSTERYCHEVELLE · #23 07-27-2005, 05:39 PM

About as excited as someone selling the Frame the Mona Lisa USED TO BE mounted in

Sorry, Without that supposed Super Rare engine... it's just another 67 SS Conv., they made plenty.

I don't like to beat a horse, but at the very least, the add is getting more attention than it did in weeks

Thanks Don.

Group hug!

Mike Crown

BBIGG BLOCK 396 · #24 07-28-2005, 06:28 AM

Good to see someone that knows exactly what he wants! Keep looking and one will pop up eventually.I will be looking here in Texas for you one.

Bobby Dodson

Mr. T · #25 08-01-2005, 09:14 AM

http://adcache.collectorcartraderonl...6/79719386.htm

MYSTERYCHEVELLE · #26 08-01-2005, 08:02 PM

Thanks Tony, but I'd be willing to bet the Farm, Documented SS Hardtop only refers to it being a Real SS, if that was a REAL 375hp they would be making that CRYSTAL CLEAR and the price would reflect it...nothing in the add says Numbers Matching or Original drivetrain?? Just that it has a 375hp engine and you have to consider the source., read between the lines

But again, Thank you for the effort.

FWIW.. no such animal as Butternut Yellow in 66, or body color firewall for US Car.

Mr. T · #27 08-01-2005, 08:10 PM

Yeah, I did read between the lines, but this was the closest 66 SS Chevelle that I could find, in regards to what you were looking for. And yes, if it was a L78, that would have been included in the description, along with #'s matching.

I also look for things left out in a description, but sometimes you just got to give them a call and double check. I will let you know if I come across any others.

MYSTERYCHEVELLE · #28 08-01-2005, 09:40 PM

I guess in my OLD age I am getting cynical

... ie.. there is one listed at TEAM CHEVELLE.. Marina Blue 66 SS Matching Numbers L-78.. Price = $25,000 Umm yeah, okay... so I tell my buddy, I am not even calling, b/c I know there is no way for $25K this is legit and the fact that it says it is a good car... so my bud calls and reports back to me the guy seems knowlegable and swears it is a 962 block, EG code and serial number matches VIN on door pillar too... then sends picture of the deck stamp... that's all I needed to see... not even close to what a 66 ATLANTA stamp looks like

Heck they made 3099 of them in 66.. but what few are left are not for sale.. I have actually seen more 67 L-78's change hands in the last 5 yrs then 66's and they only produced 612 of those

370454s · #29 08-02-2005, 08:14 PM

I have a friend in Seattle who has a 66 L-78, he has had it 30 plus years. For the Right Money he would sell it. But as he has Stated too me in the past, he Would not want too ever see it again.So with you Living on the other end of the country I will ask him if he still is interested in selling it. Wont be cheap. Here is some Info I know for a Fact: 1966 Chevelle 396/375 HP, Original Color Tripoli Turquoise,Currently 68 GTO Verdoro Green, All Original Car Except Paint. The Original Owner set a National Record with the Car in Pure Stock Class, I believe it is a M-20 or M-22 With 4.10s. If you want me too find out more let me know. I am going too Seattle,in two weeks.
Mike Bond

MYSTERYCHEVELLE · #30 08-02-2005, 09:50 PM

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I have a friend in Seattle who has a 66 L-78, he has had it 30 plus years. For the Right Money he would sell it. But as he has Stated too me in the past, he Would not want too ever see it again.So with you Living on the other end of the country I will ask him if he still is interested in selling it. Wont be cheap. Here is some Info I know for a Fact: 1966 Chevelle 396/375 HP, Original Color Tripoli Turquoise,Currently 68 GTO Verdoro Green, All Original Car Except Paint. The Original Owner set a National Record with the Car in Pure Stock Class, I believe it is a M-20 or M-22 With 4.10s. If you want me too find out more let me know. I am going too Seattle,in two weeks.
Mike Bond

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Please do, and pictures are a must. Thank you.

Mike Crown