Auran Chevrolet, Minot ND

[1969l78]

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[bigsixman]

Auran was a good regular Chevrolet dealer that sold a lot of mid 60s muscle cars due to an air base located there and that they were also the largest Chevrolet dealer in NW North Dakota at the time. They sold out to the present owner, Jim Ryan, back in the early 70s.

They sponsored a new 66 SS396 Chevelle with a transplanted L-72 back in the day at area drag strips.

[fsc66]

Much information in this court docket:

http://www.ndcourts.gov/court/opinions/8908.htm

Check this LS6 1970 Chevelle being sold at RK Motors is displays an original build sheet from Auran Chevolet, you can swith to high resolution photos and it's a great copy along with some other motor vehicle dcuments.

http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/sold#!/1970-Chevrolet-Chevelle-Super-Sport-LS6/132864/159405

Paul

[67 L78]

I have a 67 Chevelle L78 that was sold from there, but have been trying for years for info for that dealership. I have talked to the owner but they have nothing from the old dealership. I have even checked with the historical society nothing. I do have the dealer number and zone if you don't have it.

[fsc66]

Newspaper article from the Mouse River Farmer's Press: September 17, 1967 page 10:

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/12/full-14236-19940-auran_chevrolet.jpg


Paul

[Rowdy427]

Hello. I am new to the forum. Hope this works. I have a 66 SS chevelle and I just found the pro-tecto-plate in the car. It shows sold new at Auran Chevrolet in Minot ND. Saw this post and thought I would share. Anybody have any luck getting info from the dealership? I sure would like to know more on this one. It has the 427 emblems on it. Wondered if it might have been a transplant car. Shows dealer delivery as May 11 1966. Any info?

[PeteLeathersac]

Pretty sure someone mentioned an Auran 427 transplant '66 Chevelle here a few years back?
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[PeteLeathersac]

Hard to believe it was over 5 years ago but here's the link, note page 3 posts by member Bigsixman.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/94639/1
What color is your car also name on the POP?
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[Rowdy427]

The car is regal red with red interior. Black vinyl top. Bench seat 4sp. The original name in the warranty booklet is (Richard Kallias of Minot, ND). If you look at. POP close you see another name and address that had been affixed to the POP. I assume from when car was sold again through a dealer. It is (Alan Pannick of Red Bank, NJ).

[bigsixman]

The 66 chevelle sponsored by Auran that had the transplanted 427 was madera maroon and it did not have a vinyl top.

[Rowdy427]

I inspected the POP a bit closer today. Found the line for original engine assembly date a codes. It has the EG in the POP indicating the L78 396. Also found axle code. It was a 373 posi. Seller of the car mentioned a story about Motion Industries and that is where the 427 came from. It took me 3 month to make the deal on this car. None of this info was even considered. Bonus...I did not put too muck stock in the story before purchase. But now looking at additional owner info it could be possible. Additional owner was in Red Bank NJ. That was around 100 miles from Long Island NY. Crazy the trails these old cars lead you.

[NDPL8TZ]

I am nterested in what the dealer number and zone of Auran Chevrolet was

[PeteLeathersac]

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Zone # <span style="font-weight: bold">33 </span>
Dealer Code # <span style="font-weight: bold">41</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold">Auran Chevrolet </span>
1800 S. Broadway
Minot, North Dakota
(Info circa 1970)

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[Outlaw68Nova]

The 66 chevelle sponsored by Auran that had the transplanted 427 was madera maroon and it did not have a vinyl top.

Who drove the Auran Sponsored 66 Chevelle?

[Mr70]

Wasn't that Aurans own employee Darrell Elberg?

[Jonesy]

Just cleaning up a previous post with Zone and Dealer code.

Zone # 33
Dealer Code # 41

Auran Chevrolet
1800 S. Broadway
Minot, North Dakota
(Info circa 1970)

[Outlaw68Nova]

Wasn't that Aurans own employee Darrell Elberg?

Did you know Darrell ?

[Outlaw68Nova]

Does anyone have a picture of the Auran 66 Chevelle?

[67 L78]

I have an original Auran license plate and sales invoice from my 67 L78 from there. It was the dealers son that was into drag racing according to the original owner of my car.

[Outlaw68Nova]

Very cool!!! I haven't found anything from this dealer in almost 4 years. My Z28 came from there.

Do you have any pics of your Z28? I am from Minot.

[Outlaw68Nova]

I have an original Auran license plate and sales invoice from my 67 L78 from there. It was the dealers son that was into drag racing according to the original owner of my car.

Could you share some photos please of your car and license plate. I am going to replicate some dealer stickers for my car. I have a L78 Chevelle and L78 Nova from Auran.

[67 L78]

Here is a picture from back in the day and 1 of it today. The license plate is in a file in the trunk and up on a lift when I get the car down I will post a picture of it.

[Outlaw68Nova]

67L78 What a beautiful Chevelle!!!!!

[67 L78]

Thanks

[67 L78]

Finally got the car down off the lift for the Grand National this weekend. So here is the picture of the plate.

[Outlaw68Nova]

Finally got the car down off the lift for the Grand National this weekend. So here is the picture of the plate.

What is the plate made of ? Plastic. I need to get some made for my cars. What are the dimensions? the phone number prefix is wrong its supposed 839 not 836. they must have misprinted it back in the day.

[67 L78]

The plate is a thin cardboard. The size is 12 x 6 Top letters 1 1/2 tall, second row 1 and 3rd row 3/4 of an inch tall.
The prefix is correct all the paper work the order sheet, invoice, warranty all have that same number. They must have change it at a later date. Hope this helps you.

[Outlaw68Nova]

Very cool!!! I haven't found anything from this dealer in almost 4 years. My Z28 came from there.

Do you have any photos of your Z28? Thanks Cory

[Jonesy]

Heres a dealer emblem from Auran Chevrolet on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154440062033?hash=item23f5585451:g:sEkAAOSwOHxgkbm L

Maybe a newer style?

[Outlaw68Nova]

Hello. I am new to the forum. Hope this works. I have a 66 SS chevelle and I just found the pro-tecto-plate in the car. It shows sold new at Auran Chevrolet in Minot ND. Saw this post and thought I would share. Anybody have any luck getting info from the dealership? I sure would like to know more on this one. It has the 427 emblems on it. Wondered if it might have been a transplant car. Shows dealer delivery as May 11 1966. Any info?

Do you still have the car and pro tecto plate. I am from Minot ND and live here still. i would love to connect with you hand learn more about your car. thx Cory