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Chevy454Administrator
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April 2006 Feature Car
      #202838 - 04/25/06 11:58 AM

April 2006 Feature Car:

Frank Radake's 1969 Yenko Chevelle

SPECS:



Engine (factory):L72 - 427/425hp
Trans (factory):M-21 (4-speed)
Rear (factory):4.10 posi
Exterior color (factory):Garnet Red
Interior color:Standard Black
Options:COPO 9737 & COPO 9562
Selling Dealer:Francis Chevrolet - Bridgeton, MO



Talk about a double dose of "rare"....not only is this car a seldom seen Yenko Chevelle, with the double COPO options, but it still resides in the hands of it's original owner! And sees it's fair share of track time on top of that!!

If I remember the story correctly, Frank's mother-in-law co-signed on the loan for the car! (Kinda makes ya feel about all those mother-in-law jokes!!) Lots of folks question the addition of power windows and air conditioning to the car, but as Frank so "frankly" puts it, "it gets HOT in St. Louis!"...and since this was his only car for quite a while, some creature comforts were definitely in order. But this car is definitely one of my personal favorites, because of it's original owner heritage and the fact that it was sold here in my home state. And I've been fortunate enough to see the car on a fairly regular basis, as Frank and the Chevelle haven't missed a Supercar Reunion since their first time back at SCR2!

[Photo credit: Jeff Murphy @ Murphy Photographics]
















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TimG
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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: Chevy454]
      #202842 - 04/25/06 01:00 PM

Pretty darn amazing....................

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MosportGreen66
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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: TimG]
      #202844 - 04/25/06 01:12 PM

Original owner Yenko Chevelle...

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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: MosportGreen66]
      #202846 - 04/25/06 01:36 PM

<<< FRANK >> WHAT A FANTASTIC LOOKING.. CAR. A GREAT STORY TOO. THANKS FOR SHARING...KASEY ..

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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: Z-11 396]
      #202853 - 04/25/06 02:31 PM

Wow...cool Chevelle. Original owner to boot! I like the fact that they gave a $300.00 discount

Great stuff.

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Bruce
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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: Xplantdad]
      #202855 - 04/25/06 02:53 PM

Love the call Frank!!!!!!!!!! What type of 1/4 mile times over the years?

Jim

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1970 LS-6 Chevelle
Going fast on Goodyear Polyglas.
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Alss
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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: JLerum]
      #202864 - 04/25/06 03:32 PM

Very nice...neat options too..power door locks and windows!!?? and not to be nosey,disrespectful or all knowing..and I'm sure there is a story behind it.. but was the dash bezel changed..A/C outlets??inquireing minds want to know ..cool car none the less!! wish it was in my garage.

ALbert

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1969 9566AA COPO Chevelle M-22
1969 Malibu ZL-1 Th 400
1969 Beaumont ZL-1 6 spd

Edited by Alss (04/25/06 03:33 PM)


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Xplantdad
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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: Alss]
      #202872 - 04/25/06 04:03 PM

Quote:

Very nice...neat options too..power door locks and windows!!?? and not to be nosey,disrespectful or all knowing..and I'm sure there is a story behind it.. but was the dash bezel changed..A/C outlets??inquireing minds want to know ..cool car none the less!! wish it was in my garage.

ALbert




Hey Al...taken from the write up above

Quote:

Lots of folks question the addition of power windows and air conditioning to the car, but as Frank so "frankly" puts it, "it gets HOT in St. Louis!"...and since this was his only car for quite a while, some creature comforts were definitely in order.





I can't wait to see your car at SCR9...doing some of this

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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: Xplantdad]
      #202875 - 04/25/06 04:10 PM

Hey! I want to see the engine!!

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Alss
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Re: April 2006 Feature Car [Re: Xplantdad]
      #202878 - 04/25/06 04:35 PM

I get the DOH award for NOT reading the text!!..got too excited looking at the pictures!!!

ALbert

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1969 9566AA COPO Chevelle M-22
1969 Malibu ZL-1 Th 400
1969 Beaumont ZL-1 6 spd


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