Chevy454
Reged: 03/20/00
Posts: 10638
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
Reged: 09/05/01
Posts: 1093
Loc: Austin, TX
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Pretty darn amazing....................
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MosportGreen66
Reged: 11/15/02
Posts: 3663
Loc: New York
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Original owner Yenko Chevelle... 
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Z-11 396
Reged: 05/11/05
Posts: 1072
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: 15204
Loc: Left blank for no reason!
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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: 1099
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: 15204
Loc: Left blank for no reason!
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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: 771
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: 1099
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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mr70
Reged: 01/27/01
Posts: 11063
Loc: littleburg,Il.
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Nice Chevelle! 
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mrrec
Reged: 04/30/03
Posts: 528
Loc: Tall Corn Country
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Great car and history! But really, Frank, did you just "slip up" back in '69 to get your Mom to co-sign by saying it was just one of those little THREE-27 engines?!
Dave
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Dave
www.Z16Chevelle.com
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bashton
Reged: 10/10/05
Posts: 834
Loc: Auburn Hills, Michigan
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WOW...yet another reason why I love this site!
Neat to see someone who was able to hold onto a car as long as Frank has...and to be smart enough to know!
Double THUMBS UP!
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Mike67SS
stranger
Reged: 07/07/05
Posts: 28
Loc: Rossmoor, CA
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Great story, and Great car!!!
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firstgenaddict
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 07/29/01
Posts: 2472
Loc: Greenville, SC USA
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I get the DOH award for NOT reading the text!!..got too excited looking at the pictures!!!
ALbert
I was about to post the same thing Albert (I thought that I had stumbled onto something) then I saw your post... Doh...
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Collectin' Camaro's since "Only Rednecks drove them"
~JAG
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jeff morocco
Reged: 09/12/04
Posts: 593
Loc: NW IL
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as some of you guys know, im very partial to the original owner yenko chevelles !!!!!!!!!! COOL CAR !!
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jeff
i GET IT too!!!
68 chevelle 300 deluxe
lookin for jr #2
www.moroccofamilyracing.com
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Hotrodpaul
addict
Reged: 03/04/05
Posts: 593
Loc: Houston, TX
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Awesome Chevelle! My L78 Camaro was purchased at Francis Chevrolet on May, 9 1969, one week before the feature car. Who knows, the original owner of my car may have been eyeing this Chevelle!
Paul
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70 Camaro LA Z-28 Citrus Green LT-1 M-40 3.73's
70 Camaro LA SS Citrus Green L-48 M-20 3.31's
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flyingn
enthusiast
Reged: 01/11/06
Posts: 318
Loc: Philadelphia pa
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Im confused. Does it have ac or not? It does not mention it on the invoice..
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mr70
Reged: 01/27/01
Posts: 11063
Loc: littleburg,Il.
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The owner added Air Conditioning later on after taking delivery from the dealership,as it was not possible from the factory that way.
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