Cordia Chevrolet Clymer, NY

[GeorgeLyons]

Does anyone have a car from this small performance oriented dealer in western New York? My friends 69 sYc Camaro he bought new and still has came from there. I would like to hear from anyone with a Cordia Chevrolet 'Home of the Fast Traks" car.

[Salvatore]

Wasn't Jere Stahl's 57 chevy from Cordia Chevrolet? I think the late Laverne Benner drove it.

[Drew Papsun]

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Does anyone have a car from this small performance oriented dealer in western New York? My friends 69 sYc Camaro he bought new and still has came from there. I would like to hear from anyone with a Cordia Chevrolet 'Home of the Fast Traks" car.

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Hello George,
I have a few questions about the car.
What is the paint color ?
What type of the transmission ?
When was the car built?
Thank you,
Drew Papsun

[bkhpah]

George, I am pretty sure the car was from Yenko, but sponsored by Cordia...BKH

[GeorgeLyons]

The owner did in fact pick up the car himself in Canonsburg with another buddy of mine but the sale went from Yenko to Cordia to the retail customer. The car was downtown that night drawing a crowd..........I'll never forget it, only one in our town in the flesh. That was the only summer the car was ever really on the street. Life after that season was 1/4 mile at a time.
And yes, the Stahl '57 150 Sedan was with Cordia. How about this, absolute truth: that car still exists just as it was when raced. Hell yes I've tried. Cordia, Stahl and Jenkins go waaaaaaaay back.

[bkhpah]

I have a picture of the car on the shop wall...Killer, I hear he wanted to restore it back to stock...Way to cool for that IMO..BKH

[68l30]

If I'm on track here....WOW..Very cool Yenko Camaro http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Did "Hut" build the engine?


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Salvatore]

I didn't realize all those years that that car (57 chevy) was borrowed from Cordia and went back when Stahl/Benner were done with it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I believe the inventory sheets say Cordia as well, I can't remember where the b/w photos were from - charles gilchrist archives maybe?

[68l30]

CORRECT.....Gilcrest...


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GeorgeLyons]

I will shortly be seeing Cordia and will get more detail on the 57 150 drag car and how that went with Stahl.
What Gilcrest photos are you guys referring to ? Do you mean the magazine shots from Hurst showing the Dual-Gate installation? That is the car here in Erie that was used in the article.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

That rings a bell, the inventory sheet also says Hurst on it now that I think about it. The gilchrist photos were dug out by the late doug-in-Cleveland I believe. They are very cool...

[GeorgeLyons]

Is anyone able to post these pictures ?

[bkhpah]

What I believed saved the Yenko Camaro from being chopped up is that they build a Vega with the same paint scheme and ran that..I have pictures of that car as well as the Yenko in warcolors with Cordia on the fenders. I also have a 69 Yenko Camaro picture never before seen anywhere at the strip, LeMans Blue/black stripes with the slicks digging in hard....BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GeorgeLyons]

You are dead on correct about the Vega but the Camaro did get another life as a drag car later on with more mods, Yenko stripes gone and new paint scheme. But the good news is #1 Original owner still has car. #2 Picked up himself in Canonsburg #3 Never rusted, not cut beyond being able to save most all of the orig body. #4 Owner kept most all of orig pieces removed (some killer parts like a smog system driven from Canonsburg to Erie removed before engine cooled down hours after car purchase, boxed and put in Moms basement) #5 It's the Hurst magazine story car #6 Lots of NHRA drag history '70-about'76. #7 Paperwork and photos to die for. #8 See #1

[bkhpah]

I never was able to find the article with the Hurst shifter install...What magazine and month was it from?...BKH

[68l30]

Here is a photo of the car in action....I believe this car should be restored in "as raced" trim....Killer car! Enjoy.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Gilchrist photo 1971 Thompson Drag Raceway...Ohio


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68l30]

Although credit goes to Gilcrest for taking the pic...I'd like to say thanks to a past member COPODOUG for finding it and a large collection of others to share at the appropriate times...Doug was a wealth of info and a great friend...1/24 marked the 6th year since he left us due to cancer....The attached photo I took at Vette-Fest,per his request, on his 45 birthday...His last...

Miss ya Buddy...


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[GeorgeLyons]

Brian, I will try and get the info on the article. I had it years ago but I am sure my friend has it more available than me right now. I think it was Popular Hot Rodding but not sure. Likely a '69 dated issue. i'm on it.
Thanks for the awesome Gilcrest photo.

[Xplantdad]

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Brian, I will try and get the info on the article. I had it years ago but I am sure my friend has it more available than me right now. I think it was Popular Hot Rodding but not sure. Likely a '69 dated issue. i'm on it.
Thanks for the awesome Gilcrest photo.

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Bob Ashton...can you help? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[bkhpah]

Doug was one of the best Camaro guys ever...He is missed greatly...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[Z28DL]

Ya George us old Erie,Pa boys remember Jim Cordia.Its great that you brought them up on the SYC site. Anyway it was great to see you at BJ and I'll call you to chit/chat.
Dave L

[Xplantdad]

Hey Dave! Nice to see you at B-J, too! Never found Mr. Lyons, though http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Z28DL]

Hi Bruce,
Your a sly old dog tracking me down so quickly. I thouhgt I'd participate on the site if they don't beat me up to bad. We'll see if any of my other car buddies are as slick as you finding me on site. It was great seeing you at BJ and I did good- I didn't buy another car.
Later Buddy,
Dave L

[Xplantdad]

Yep Dave...I bet your wife is happy! Thanks for taking the time to show me some of your fine collection. We need to get one (or two) in Members Rides. No one will 'beat you up' on here http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[GeorgeLyons]

CORDIA CHEVROLET News-I knew of this car and just was able to purchase: 1984 Z-28, H.O. 5.0, stick, White with Red Interior.........Brand New car with 6 miles, yes, six miles, never reported sold, window sticker in place, on the MSO. Jim Cordia ordered this car with a plan to modify but never touched the car, just stored it for 23 years. I just got the car and am going to offer it for sale to someone who could enjoy this car in a collection as the interest in these later cars comes on. Interesting piece for sure and gotta be the only one I would think. Can you just imagine if Cordia had done this with a 67-70 Z-28 ? Oh well. it's fun to dream.

[mbxlesney]

I know this is an older thread yet I wanted to share these photos of this old dealership or what is left of it. My brother works for FedEx and sent these to me. So I thought I would share these cool pics.

[mbxlesney]

Pic 2

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Pic 3

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Pic 4

[firstgenaddict]

I want that neon sign!

[LS6M40]

Does anyone remember a silver 70 LS6 that came from Cordia?

[mbxlesney]

My brother talks to the father and son all the time and they did mention that they did sell 3 or 4 1970 LS6 Chevelles.