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Darren if it goes to the reunion you and Bruce get to cruise it. I ll take Sam and we can flip for Benny. Last time I checked I thought you had a Chicago car of your own to bring.

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif I don't know. I think my car was the only Z/28 they sold. How far west is still considered Chicagoland? Indeed mine could use some track time...

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Yea Darren...you drive your car...and I'll drive John's. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/burnout.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ouguysrock.gif

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Frank, last I knew Robert S. lived in Fla. At one time he owned my red Peck deuce. He bought it from Vince Emme.

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Wow.....an original owner of a Deuce that seeks extras......who else would do such a silly thing????? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Anyone ever heard of Egizio (sp) Chevrolet in Naperville? My brother took delivery of their first 1970 Z28. Daytona yellow bought it right of the showroom floor. Still remember it like yesterday. Think that was the start of my sickness!!

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I removed some front Bucket seats & a Tilt Steering Column out of a Monte Carlo I found at Victory Auto Wreckers in 1981.I found a buildsheet showing:

Egizio Chevrolet Oldsmobile
P.O. BOX 240
NAPERVILLE IL
60540
Dealer 11
Zone 181

I know they are no longer in Business today.
I think they became Horizon Chevrolet on 1540 W. Ogden.

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Shoppers World !! So who has Chicago cars ??

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My 70 Chevelle came from Yarnall Todd Chevrolet in Wheeling, now Bill Stasek Chevrolet.

I used to own an LS6 that came from Quality Chevrolet. If I still owned it I would beg Frank for the dealer sticker he has. I used to own an L78 Camaro that came from McInerney Chevrolet.

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Steve post those Cortez pics! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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Damn...McInerney was around a long time !!!

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Egizio Chevrolet Oldsmobile
P.O. BOX 240
NAPERVILLE IL
60540
Dealer 11
Zone 181

I know they are no longer in Business today.
I think they became Horizon Chevrolet on 1540 W. Ogden.

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Egizio was at the southwest corner of Ogden and Naperville Rd. It's now Gerald Nissan, believe it was Gerald Olds, too.

I looked at a used butternut yellow 69 SS396 Chevelle on the lot there when I was in high school.

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I just found this:

Angelo J. Egizio, who operated Egizio Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Naperville from 1957 to 1981, died Nov. 14. He was 81.

Egizio flew on 65 missions for the Army Air Corps in World War II and on 85 missions for the Air Force in the Korean War. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge, the final German offensive in the west, in late 1944, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, among other medals.

Egizio is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters Toni, Phyllis, Jaime and Mary; sons Michael, James, Owen and Rocco; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A son-in-law, Roland Gartner, owns Gartner Buick-Saab-Hyundai in Naperville

Roland Gartner * https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Steve post those Cortez pics! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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I'm having trouble posting pictures tonight. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

My high school buddy bought a slightly used 70 Hemi 'Cuda in 1971 that was sold at Benedetto Chrysler Plymouth at 10546 S. Michigan Ave. He still owns it but it needs to be restored.

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And with that,your PM box just hit it's 200 Max limit!
Email me Cortez pics.Me will post.

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From my Chi-town area dealer memorabilia collection.

Egzio Chevrolet-Oldsmobile NEW LOCATION
Ogden Ave. & Wheaton-Naperville Rd
Naperville 355-3900

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/179392-Scan10015.JPG

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How about Ed Fanning Chevrolet for guys like Bill Pritchard and Steven J. https://www.yenko.net/attachments/179393-Scan10016.JPG

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Steven J. This was your local Chevy dealer growing up. Later became Bill Kay Chevrolet. The GK stands for the owners kids. Gary & Kevin.

GK Chevrolet
1601 Ogden Ave,
Downers Grove, ILL

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/179394-Scan10017.JPG

Steven J, I know a guy that SWEARS that him and his friend bought BRAND NEW 1969 427 Novas from Quality Chevrolet in Oak Lawn on the same day! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif

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You guy's just amaze me with the Information and Knowledge that's available collectively on this Site......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

Ken

(Rick.......you Dog!!!!) LOL

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Thanks for all the Egizio info, I grew up down the street from their home and was good friends with Owen they are a nice family. Mr. Egizio at one time had a Corvette for every year and when a new one came out he would put it away, believe they were all upstairs at the dealership. I wonder what happened to all them cars, most had little or no miles on them.
I also have the paper work from my brothers Z28 wonder if it's still around also, it was traded in at a dealership further down Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove don't remember the name off hand.

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And don't forget our Showcase at the next April 1 & 2, 2006 Chevy Vettefest at McCormick Place in Chicago. Along with some beautiful Supercars, we will be featuring the cars of Nickey Chevrolet along with a fantastic collection of Nickey memorabilia from the collection of Tom Stephani.

Tom S. will also be breaking out the historic Nickey Vinegaroon USRRC/Can Am Race Car!

Can't wait! For more info or to be a part of this special collection, get a hold of Tom Clarey!

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Jack the dealer in Downers is in a post a couple above yours!

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Mr. Egizio at one time had a Corvette for every year and when a new one came out he would put it away, believe they were all upstairs at the dealership. I wonder what happened to all them cars, most had little or no miles on them.

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I have heard that there is a stash like this somewhere near my home. Apparently a barn/garage/something filled with a new vette from every year. Could be the same person?

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does anyone remember going into the Nickey parts dept? They use to have that gold 64 Chevelle 300 427 parked outside the door.

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That area outside the parts dept was a good place to show off the latast conversions......you had to walk thru the service area to get into the parts dept and on weekends that was a good area to show off what was new......I vaguely remember the 64.....but remember, that was an "Old" car at the time and we were interested in the new stuff...As I remember the 64 had gold rims and blackwalls
Just thinking........Wouldn't it be neat (but stupid from a business perspective) to recreate the Nickey Business as it was and have it as a strictly Vintage Muscle Car Sales and Restoration business......Maybe if I had Charley's money.....LOL https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/haha.gif
Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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Or Stefano's clout and money........

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Stefano's clout alone would be enough to make that a reality.

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Fall Vettefest was the best one in a long time...can't wait until Spring Showcase

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I'd love to bring my Z Frank '67 Corvette to the Vettefest for the Triple Crown in fall of 2006.

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"(but stupid from a business perspective)"

Ken,

It is the "stupid" ones who make all the others look really smart https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

I have spoken to many people who were at Nickey or a part of Nickey Legacy,from back in the day who plan to spend time at the SYC display sharing info and stories with any and all members and enthusiasts.


Stay tuned for more details.

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"(but stupid from a business perspective)"

Ken,

It is the "stupid" ones who make all the others look really smart https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

I have spoken to many people who were at Nickey or a part of Nickey Legacy,from back in the day who plan to spend time at the SYC display sharing info and stories with any and all members and enthusiasts.


Stay tuned for more details.

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Cool.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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"(but stupid from a business perspective)"

Ken,

It is the "stupid" ones who make all the others look really smart https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif

I have spoken to many people who were at Nickey or a part of Nickey Legacy,from back in the day who plan to spend time at the SYC display sharing info and stories with any and all members and enthusiasts.


Stay tuned for more details.

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Stefano

My point being..........Like the painting being sold with all the Muscle Cars in front of the Nickey Dealership.......If I or you had unlimited funds to rebuild what was once there and turn it into the "Ultimate" Muscle car Sales and High End Restoration business would be the "Ultimate" on the Cool scale.........But, my point was that the cost of getting to that point could probably not be supported fiscally by the profits that would be available.......The idea isn't stupid, but the Business Plan would have to make sense to a Banker (that's the hard part)

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

Re: Chicago area dealer cars
 

So, do you know any "Stupid" Bankers? With all your first hand experience we expect you to be right in the thick of things. See you there!

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hmmm..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

Important
 

Lets start to get a count of how many Chicago area dealer Muscle Cars are going to sign up for the Reunion this year...let us know so we can add you to the SCR list...

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So, do you know any "Stupid" Bankers? With all your first hand experience we expect you to be right in the thick of things. See you there!

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Yeah!!! You're probably right, certain things won't allow logic or common sense......LOL....

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/stupid.gif

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Besides........I don't need bankers anymore.....when I need money, I just go in my wife's purse..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Re: Chicago area dealer cars
 

Here's one for you Chi-town boys: Ferrell-Hicks

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Thats old news Rob! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Already have it, look back at my junk on the first page of this thread.

More cool stuff. There is some VERY cool stuff on the way! Stay tuned! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

https://www.yenko.net/photos/uploads/562/121_2197.JPG

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Frank that card says Hillside. What is the name. That's my hood. Very close to my old house. Wolf Road.

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Darren I think the guys last name is Kollarm I don't feel like digging it out! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif