Chevy454
Reged: 03/20/00
Posts: 10470
Loc: Alton, MO, USA
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April 2006 Feature Car: Frank Radake's 1969 Yenko Chevelle 
| 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
old hand
Reged: 09/05/01
Posts: 1052
Loc: Austin, TX
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Pretty darn amazing....................
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MosportGreen66
Reged: 11/15/02
Posts: 3612
Loc: New York
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Original owner Yenko Chevelle... 
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Z-11 396
Reged: 05/11/05
Posts: 1058
Loc: TENNESSEE..
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<<< FRANK >> WHAT A FANTASTIC LOOKING..  CAR. A GREAT STORY TOO. THANKS  FOR SHARING...KASEY ..
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Kase,& Kasey's Rides
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Xplantdad
Reged: 09/01/04
Posts: 14886
Loc: Wishing I was at Vettefest!
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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
Choose Life-Donate!
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JLerum
member
Reged: 09/20/01
Posts: 146
Loc: Great Lakes
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Love the call Frank!!!!!!!!!! What type of 1/4 mile times over the years?
Jim
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1970 LS-6 Chevelle
12.38 at 111.57 TNT
12.54 at 113.53 PSMCDR 2007
on Goodyear Polyglas Tires.
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Alss
Reged: 02/26/02
Posts: 1071
Loc: Somerset, NJ
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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 Fathom green
1969 Malibu ZL-1 th 400 Burnished Brown
Edited by Alss (04/25/06 03:33 PM)
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Xplantdad
Reged: 09/01/04
Posts: 14886
Loc: Wishing I was at Vettefest!
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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
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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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Bruce
Choose Life-Donate!
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GM-26
Reged: 03/01/04
Posts: 769
Loc: Long Island, N.Y.
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Hey! I want to see the engine!! 
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Nick...
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Alss
Reged: 02/26/02
Posts: 1071
Loc: Somerset, NJ
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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 Fathom green
1969 Malibu ZL-1 th 400 Burnished Brown
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