Jim McKay Chevrolet

[rlw68]

Anyone have a muscle car from Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA? My Camaro was purchased there March 15, 1969. This dealership is still in business at the same location and now run by his daughter.

I've tried to find some old ads but no luck yet.


Rob

[COPO]

Used to go there all the time in the early 80's to mid 90's to buy parts for my 70 Z-28. They had a used car lot across the street from the new car showroom and occasionally had some interesting used muscle for sale. I recall a gorgeous triple black 69 L-71 corvette convertible on the lot around 1980. It was way more than I could afford at the time, but that big block motor with the triple twos was certainly impressive to a 17 year old kid.

We'd do some street racing nearby there as well. Glad to hear its still in business.

[rlw68]

Found this one !

[bugsy]

My wife's 70Z28 is from Mc Kay in Fairfax Virginia. citrus green 33k original miles. 95% original everything. just bought a Mc Kay dealer plate from a member here thanks for the info

[PeteLeathersac]

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:beers:
~ Pete

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[rlw68]

My wife's 70Z28 is from Mc Kay in Fairfax Virginia. citrus green 33k original miles. 95% original everything. just bought a McKay dealer plate from a member here thanks for the info


I saw the plates also but they went quick. Do you know if the dealer emblem in the post above is correct for 1969-70 ?


Rob

[rlw68]

Check the notes on my shipping report. I've heard they kept all of the invoices, etc. No luck yet in trying to find out. At this point though I have the sales doc from the original owner and the POP.


Rob

[PeteLeathersac]

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Wow on the Dealer Records note, best of luck and looking forward to what you find out!
Not positive but think the emblem was on a 68-72 Nova?
:beers:
~ Pete

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[bugsy]

Rob not sure on the year for that emblem. I called them last year they said they had no records from 1970. Thanks

[rlw68]

Thanks, I have that dealer emblem and know it was used in 1972. I put some mag tape on the back. Made a nice shop cabinet magnet :)

I had seen this old post here about the records. Took awhile to find it! If he spoke to Jim McKay it would have been before 2001

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showpost.php?p=900032&postcount=14

And there might even be more paperwork available....

Several years ago I stopped by the dealership while researching a car, and Mr. McKay still had dealer invoice binders going back to when they first opened (before 1969). Pretty cool to see original dealer invoices by the binder-full. Worth a shot.

Good luck, BCD.

[GrumpyJeff]

My wife's 70Z28 is from Mc Kay in Fairfax Virginia. citrus green 33k original miles. 95% original everything. just bought a Mc Kay dealer plate from a member here thanks for the info

Joe I would love to see this car sometime for reference to mine , mine just turned 34,000 this summer, Hope all is well

[bugsy]

Thanks Jeff, you are welcome anytime. Give me a ring. Trying to sell my 68shelby, 68camaro body and my 565 engine. Take care and see you soon.

[rlw68]

April 1969

[Jonesy]

$15,702 buys up the 6 z/28's :blush:

Almost every Color 69 Chevelle SS in one stop shopping for $23,962 :biggthumpup: Looks like half of them are 375hp

[rlw68]

March 1969

[luzl78]

$15,702 buys up the 6 z/28's :blush:

Almost every Color 69 Chevelle SS in one stop shopping for $23,962 :biggthumpup: Looks like half of them are 375hpjonesy, those are the dealer stocking numbers.

[firstgenaddict]

A Hugger Orange and a Black 69 Chevelle with L78's and 4.56's...
They were ready to GET AT IT!

[PeteLeathersac]

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Jim McKay Fairfax Dealer Emblem on eBay as link below.
Note the same lot also includes a Hudiburg Emblem plus one from Auran Chevrolet Minot which others here may need...
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/393172914988?_trksid=p11021.c100851.m5053&_trkparms=aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26 ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170803121420%26meid%3Dc863ab797b9 347d4b846215ce5e65769%26pid%3D100851%26rk%3D4%26rk t%3D4%26mehot%3Dnone%26b%3D1%26sd%3D164777442345%2 6itm%3D393172914988%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D110 21%26algv%3DDefaultOrganic&ul_noapp=true

:beers:
~ Pete


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[Richls5]

I recently purchased a 70 l78 Chevelle that was sold new here I called the dealer to inquire on records and got the run around because I’m not buying a new car from them bummer

[rlw68]

I recently purchased a 70 l78 Chevelle that was sold new here I called the dealer to inquire on records and got the run around because I’m not buying a new car from them bummer

The NCRS note about the dealer having records has been at best disappointing. I've also tried, and even stopped by the dealership in person on my way to the Camaro Nationals. We would have had better luck if Jim McKay was still around and running the business. The story is he saved all of the invoices since opening the dealership in the 1950s. Allowing these documents to just sit and rot is such a waste. Perhaps we should make an offer to buy all of it :hmmm:

:biggthumpup:

[rlw68]

Fairfax High yearbook pages 1967 to 1970

196105

196106

196107

196108]

[olredalert]

----What in the world am I staring at in the one Camaro pic on the hood? some kind of strange type of scoop?.....Bill S

[GMC_Typhoon]

----What in the world am I staring at in the one Camaro pic on the hood? some kind of strange type of scoop?.....Bill S
Kind of looks like lights. The girl looks really sad too.

[Richls5]

The NCRS note about the dealer having records has been at best disappointing. I've also tried, and even stopped by the dealership in person on my way to the Camaro Nationals. We would have had better luck if Jim McKay was still around and running the business. The story is he saved all of the invoices since opening the dealership in the 1950s. Allowing these documents to just sit and rot is such a waste. Perhaps we should make an offer to buy all of it :hmmm:

:biggthumpup:

i actually tried again today got the run around one woman told me the records people went home early today and another gentleman told me they dont have any records. they couldn't grasp what i was asking they kept asking when i bought it from them :confused2:

[PeteLeathersac]

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Probably all reflections but looks similar to the Super Duty Scoops Pontiac sourced from Ford?:hmmm:
:beers:
~ Pete

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[rlw68]

i actually tried again today got the run around one woman told me the records people went home early today and another gentleman told me they dont have any records. they couldn't grasp what i was asking they kept asking when i bought it from them :confused2:

If you're not able go there in person try contacting the Northern Virginia Corvette club. McKay was their dealer sponsor a few year ago. These guys might know the scoop.

https://www.nvcorvetteclub.com/

:D

[Richls5]

thank you i reached out to them. I have alot of info on the car but theres holes i'd like to fill in. the original engine is long gone and before i go searching id like to see if maybe it was replaced under warranty like alot of cars had

[Jonesy]

Heres a McKay emblem on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154440058753?hash=item23f5584781:g:tisAAOSwz-dgkbfe