Chevy Vettefest Special Showcase Collections

[bashton]

Sorry that this is such a long post, but I know from here on I will be running putting the finishing touches on the show, travelling to Chicago and getting ready.

First and foremost, I want to thank the Clary family for hosting this great site and especially for allowing me to spread the word about the Chevy Vettefest. The success of this show indeed owes a huge debt to the site and its members.

I want to let everyone know about ALL of the special Showcase collections, as each one is, well, pretty mind blowing. I truly feel honored to host these cars and more importantly, the owners who have agreed to share them with all of us. Obviously the cars are great, but what really makes the show are the people behind them and the many stories and the history that go along with them. PLEASE take the time to meet the owners and see what makes them tick!

So here is what you will see:

sYc Supercars Showcase, led by Tom Clary;
1. Tom Clary, 70 LS6 Chevelle Red Alert
2. Kim Howie, 70 Gibb Camaro Race Car
3. Ken Barnhart, 69 ZL1 Camaro
4. Ken Barnhart, 02 Camaro ZL1
5. Dan Gianotti, 66 Corvair Stinger SS
6. Dennis Lang, 70 LS6 Chevelle
7. Gary Lentz, 71 Nickey Modified Chevelle SS Conv.
8. Mark Mitchell, "Pilot" 1970 LS6 Chevelle
9. Dominic Morocco, Yenko JR. Dragster
10. Jeff Morocco, 68 Post Chevelle Racer
11. Eric Pauley, 69 Post Chevelle SS
12. Les Quam, 68 Camaro SS L78
13. Chris Short, 69 Yenko Chevelle
14. Don & Judi Stowers, 70 LS6 Chevelle
15. Kasey Vandenberg, 67 Dana/Yenko Corvair

68-70 High Performance Nova Showcase, led by Brian Henderson;
1. Brian Henderson, 69 Yenko Sold Nova SS
2. Grady Burch, 69 Nova SS L78
3. Tom Clary, 69 Yenko SC/427 Nova
4. John Deppe, 69 Nova SS L78
5. Helen Gibb, 68 Gibb COPO Nova
6. Annie Hartweg, 68 Gibb COPO Nova
7. Dave Frendel, 70 Nova SS L89
8. Mark Hassett, 70 Yenko Deuce
9. Rob Heckman, 69 Nova SS L78
10. John Jenson, 70 Yenko Duece
11. Tim Kusmiesz, 68 Gibb COPO Nova
12. Benny Pfieffer, 69 Nova SS L78
13. Fran Roberts, 69 Nova SS L78
14, Rich Rutt, 70 Nova SS L78
15. Ken Schoenthaler, 70 Yenko Duece
16. Lou Serra, 69 Nova SS L78
17. Joe Swezey, 69 Dana sold Nova SS
18. Rick Thayer, 68 Gibb COPO Nova
19. Ken Tibor, 70 Nova SS L78

To be continued on another post....

BA

[bashton]

Continued...

1969 Camaro Z/28 Showcase, led by Darren Costello;
1. Mark Bulaw, LeMans Blue
2. Mark Bulaw, Azuire Turquoise
3. Darren Costello, Rally Green
4. Steve Drueck, Olympic Gold
5. Joe Demesy, Dover White
6. Dru Diesner, Butternut Yellow
7. Chuck DiVincenzo, Glacier Blue
8. Kenn Funk, LeMans Blue
9. Gary Girard, Frost Green
10. Rich Gregory, Daytona Yellow
11. Tom Harrison, Daytona Yellow
12. Terry Johnson, LeMans Blue
13. Ken Kadziela, Fathom Green
14. Dale Kengott, Garnet Red
15. Mark Knecht, Dover White
16. Joe LoPiccolo, LeMans Blue
17. Kent Mathison, LeMans Blue
18. Dana Mecum, Paint Delete/Carolina Blue
19. Jim Pearse, LeMans Blue
20. Michael Piecyk, Tuxedo Black
21. Dan Rettig, Burgandy
22. Sam Scardino, Fathom Green
23. Jody Schmeisser, Dusk Blue
24. The Steinmans, Hugger Orange
25. Jim Wickus, LeMans Blue

BONUS Motion Performance Showcase;
1. Mark Hassett, 68 Motion Phase III L88 Camaro
2. Les Quam, 70 Phase III 454 Camaro
3. Dan Hayes, 72 Motion Moray Corvette
4. Jamie Jarvis, 68 Motion 427 Corvette
5. Kelly Kingery, 81 Motion Phase III 454 Corvette
6. Rick Manetta & Guido Dire, Motion Phase III Corvette
7. Nickey Collection, 78 Motion Ratbird
8. Dan McMichael, 70 Motion GT Corvette
9. Dan McMichael, 74 Motion Spyder Corvette
10. Rayburn Pennington, 73 Motion Manta Ray Corvette

BONUS Feature; Chevelle Z16, Then and Now;
1. Jeff Helms, Unrestored Original, Red
2. The Nickey Collection, Chevelle Z16, Yellow

Other mentionables;

We have an additional 1969 ZL1 Camaro that will be featured in a "Hot Spot" and you will also find the awesome 69 Daytona Pace Car Camaro, owned by sYc Member near the Nickey Chicago display.

This is an incredible lineup and as stated, I am honored to be able to be a part of it. Many Thanks to all of you who have agreed to participate and to the "Leaders" who took the ball and ran with it to make it happen.

Tom, Darren, Brian, you guys are Awesome!

BA

[bashton]

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Continued...

1969 Camaro Z/28 Showcase, led by Darren Costello;
1. Mark Bulaw, LeMans Blue
2. Mark Bulaw, Azuire Turquoise
3. Darren Costello, Rally Green
4. Steve Drueck, Olympic Gold
5. Joe Demesy, Dover White
6. Dru Diesner, Butternut Yellow
7. Chuck DiVincenzo, Glacier Blue
8. Kenn Funk, LeMans Blue
9. Gary Girard, Frost Green
10. Rich Gregory, Daytona Yellow
11. Tom Harrison, Daytona Yellow
12. Terry Johnson, LeMans Blue
13. Ken Kadziela, Fathom Green
14. Dale Kengott, Garnet Red
15. Mark Knecht, Dover White
16. Joe LoPiccolo, LeMans Blue
17. Kent Mathison, LeMans Blue
18. Dana Mecum, Paint Delete/Carolina Blue
19. Jim Pearse, LeMans Blue
20. Michael Piecyk, Tuxedo Black
21. Dan Rettig, Burgandy
22. Sam Scardino, Fathom Green
23. Jody Schmeisser, Dusk Blue
24. The Steinmans, Hugger Orange
25. Jim Wickus, LeMans Blue

BONUS Motion Performance Showcase;
1. Mark Hassett, 68 Motion Phase III L88 Camaro
2. Les Quam, 70 Phase III 454 Camaro
3. Dan Hayes, 72 Motion Moray Corvette
4. Jamie Jarvis, 68 Motion 427 Corvette
5. Kelly Kingery, 81 Motion Phase III 454 Corvette
6. Rick Manetta & Guido Dire, Motion Phase III Corvette
7. Nickey Collection, 78 Motion Ratbird
8. Dan McMichael, 70 Motion GT Corvette
9. Dan McMichael, 74 Motion Spyder Corvette
10. Rayburn Pennington, 73 Motion Manta Ray Corvette

BONUS Feature; Chevelle Z16, Then and Now;
1. Jeff Helms, Unrestored Original, Red
2. The Nickey Collection, Chevelle Z16, Yellow

Other mentionables;

We have an additional 1969 ZL1 Camaro that will be featured in a "Hot Spot" and you will also find the awesome 69 Daytona Pace Car Camaro, owned by sYc Member Andy Distad near the Nickey Chicago display.

Mike G. will also be premiering a fresh 68 Nickey modded Chevelle in the Supercar Automotive display, (across from the Nickey Chicago block).

This is an incredible lineup and as stated, I am honored to be able to be a part of it. Many Thanks to all of you who have agreed to participate and to the "Leaders" who took the ball and ran with it to make it happen.

Tom, Darren, Brian, you guys are Awesome!

BA

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[flyingn]

wow.. Amazing list of cars.. It almost worth the trip from pa just to see em!

[bashton]

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wow.. Amazing list of cars.. It almost worth the trip from pa just to see em!

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Almost? What do you mean almost?

O'Hare Airport is a 5-minute ride to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center! There are some great last minute deals going on now too. My Son just booked a flight from Detroit to O'Hare for under $100 round trip.

Maybe you can hide away in Bbbenny of ScSams trailer?



BA

[bashton]

Dont know why, but Mark Mitchells entry didn't show up on the sYc Showcase list. It is the "Pilot" 1970 LS6 Chevelle, restored by Rick Nelson.

Also, the Red Alert is an LS6 Chevelle, and the world's most famous one at that!

BA

[sYc]

Awesome lineup, no doubt about. With upwards of 80 cars, it is not only the lagest turnout of sYc member's cars at a CVF, but surpasses any previous "supercar" showcase.

[Salvatore]

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wow.. Amazing list of cars.. It almost worth the trip from pa just to see em!

[/ QUOTE ]WELL worth the trip Frank! The people that do the show and the people that come to the show are great! You can drive it from Philly in one long day.

[jeff morocco]

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wow.. Amazing list of cars.. It almost worth the trip from pa just to see em!

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well worth the trip from ANYWHERE in the country.......or world for that matter. i live near rosemont and went to new jersey to pick up the Y-chevelle from chris short, just to drive back to illinois for this show. i havent been excited about bringing a car/cars to a Vettefest since 1987!!!!!! if that doesnt say something about the way Bob and the guys from Championship Autoshows have turned this show around, i dont know what does. i may take some pics from the time we arrive at the staging area to the time we leave, to show everyone that is hesitant about bringing cars to Vettefest how enjoyable and easy it really is. again Bob, great job so far for all the showcases that you and others have lined up !!

[bashton]

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wow.. Amazing list of cars.. It almost worth the trip from pa just to see em!

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well worth the trip from ANYWHERE in the country.......or world for that matter. i live near rosemont and went to new jersey to pick up the Y-chevelle from chris short, just to drive back to illinois for this show. i havent been excited about bringing a car/cars to a Vettefest since 1987!!!!!! if that doesnt say something about the way Bob and the guys from Championship Autoshows have turned this show around, i dont know what does. i may take some pics from the time we arrive at the staging area to the time we leave, to show everyone that is hesitant about bringing cars to Vettefest how enjoyable and easy it really is. again Bob, great job so far for all the showcases that you and others have lined up !!

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Thanks Jeff, as I have said several times, I feel honored to be among the best guys and ladies in the hobby, yourself included!

I can't do any of this without the support of guys (actually families!) like you and the rest of my sYc Family. Geez, it may sound sappy, but I do consider many of you "family".

The truck is loaded and I will be headed down 94 early tomorrow morning. I have several live radio interviews which I will be making from the road and for everyone in the Chicago area, watch WGN tomorrow, (Tuesday) you'll be seeing some familiar faces and some familiar cars!


I'm off!

BA