Re: Briggs Chevelle Sells for $1,150,000
 

Joe,

That's a cool Vitar Ad. I've seen it in a real small version in the back of SS&DI, but not as a full page ad. I would like a nice copy if you can help me out. Have plenty to trade also.

Have to agree Ray Allen looked pretty excited but not as excited as the guy that sold it. IMO, the car sold on 75% Race history and 25% because it was an LS6 Convertitble. Can't beat the paper work either. Factory buildsheet and original NJ Title in Truppi-Kling Competition's name.

The decals definately were a smart move on sellers part. Although they didn't have the time to do it in full race trim mechanically, I believe the car got all the money last night.

I know someone in NJ who has all the "Day 2" Race Parts to make the car Race Ready, and you don't have to seach ebay for 3 years to find them. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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the car sold on 75% Race history and 25% because it was an LS6 Convertitble.

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You are dead on Kevin...I don't think this sale meant much for the LS 6 convertibles out there...in fact I was surprised at the outcome of that red one...seemed like a bargain to me.

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<font color="blue">Good site on the Briggs Chevelle </font>

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/185...8Medium%29.jpg
The "Killer Car" as it was called is shown on the line in 1970 at the first annual "Supernationals"
at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario Calif. This was the first time NHRA drag racing was televised live
on "ABC Wide World of Sports."
Ray Allen killed the competition here as well with a Super Stock victory at this last race of the 1970 season.
Allen also lowered his own 11.55 ET record to 11.33 ET on the final winning pass. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Hey, that Briggs Chevelle site is the coolest.
I think I know the guy who created those web pages. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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That's a really good detailed Website you put together.

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Really? Only took about 2 hours to do it. Must have been the five years of research that paid off.
Thanks mr70.

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Anybody got any popcorn popping? I'm getting hungry. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif

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I was at that race,my first motorsports experience at age eleven. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Sad part the guy who bid the 1,000000.00 was quoted saying " the car need a total restoration as it was Terrible, the doors didn't fit and the quality was Bad. And still had his hand there till the end!!! Jim

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Maybe the guys from Over Haulin' did the final assembly. That car sold on Race History more than fit and finish. Sure they needed more time to finish the car in time for BJ, but I think it stole the show Sat night. High energy crowd or lots of free booze.

Also, it didn't hurt you by going to auction prior to your red one. Your car did very well as far as I'm concerned.

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I am one of the fortunate few who got to see this Chevelle race in 1970 and 1971. This car was the baddest Chevelle around and it was great for us Chevy fans to see it crush all of the Mopars during it's career. Ray Allen was a great driver and you have to give credit to Tom Kling and Ray Trupe as they were the brains around making LS6 horsepower! I only wish Chip would have restored the engine bay as a race car instead of a resto piece. The race history is what sold the car and that's the way it should have been restored. I am happy that NHRA cars are now getting their day in the sun.

Jerry