Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

Mr.70,

------In your owner search you missed me!I was the second owner,as I bought the car from Rick Morehouse(the original owner).I was the manager of Classic Motors back at that time,and had several other cars,so was short on money.That was how Richard B got involved.I had to borrow half the money from him.To the fellow who mentioned the L78 Camaro;when you were at Classic all those years ago,you were probably talking to me as the silver Camaro with the low miles was mine,not Richards.
-----When Rick sold me the car it had 396 emblems on it and was a fairly well known "midnite racer" out on the far west side of Chicago.It won a whole bunch of street races.What a sleeper it was!It had alot of non-stock parts on it(headers,elec fuel pump,drag shocks,10 inch slicks,and more).Rick had alot of the original stuff,but not all(smog was MIA).I took the car back as close as I could to stock.Back then the smog set-up didnt have the importance it does today,so I didnt bother with it.I got to the point where I didnt want a partner,but I didnt have the money to pay Richard off so we put it in a Kruse auction at Old Chicago that Classic Motors sponsored.One of our mechanics(a kid named Kevin)was to drive the car down to Old Chicago from Hinsdale along with several other cars we were running thru the auction.About half way there a drunk pulled out from a side street and tee-boned Kevin big time.As I recall,it wasnt the front that got damaged but the drivers side door and quarter.It buckled the roof,so I guess the damage was a little worse than you guys are aware of.
------Richard and I got a very acceptable settlement from the insurance co. and Richard then sold the car to a car salesman who worked for Billy Jacobs.He then took the car to a guy named Vic who,in my estimation,was one of the best body men and painters I ever saw.He was from Lockport Il. and when the car came out of there you couldnt have ever told it had been hit unless you started pulling the interior apart.Im pretty sure Vic painted the whole car,but cant ask him because he passed away several years ago.The salesman sold the car,and I heard that it went up to MI. and I lost track of it from then until 1999 when it popped up at Dana Mecums Arlington auction.By then Vics paint job had suffered quite a bit.The car went from there to a Florida dealer,and I think he told me he sold it to somebody from Minnesota so things sort of fit.If the Ebay pictures arent lying they certainly look better than the paint I saw at Arlington,so maybe the car has been squirted again.
------All the numbered and dated pieces were original to the car when it got wrecked,and appeared to still be there at Arlington.I have pics of the car somewhere that were taken the day I bought it from Rick......I just tracked them down and remember,now,that this car was one of the infamous General Tire cars(same as the 26 mile car).
------Im not sure what the old car is worth,but it is a true low mile,original engine LS6 Chevelle,with a tremendous amount of paperwork and prior owners who are still around.Hope I have straightened out some of the misconceptions and hope the car finds a very good home............Bill S

Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

Bill,
Hope I will talk to you soon...As the current owner, I love hearing all about this cars past(and what a past!)The car is GREAT!!...Thanks again.... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif[/img]Steve

Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

Wow it is simply amazing. There is almost not a single rare car that can escape the memory of someone that either knew the car or owned it. It is very interesting to hear these storys that come out of the woodwork. Two rare Chevelles have been discussed in the past couple of days by the 2nd owners. Bill and this LS6 and Andy and the Orange COPO Chevelle. Not to mention Scott and ZL1 57. I guess we should all be carefull what we say or think we know about our cars because who knows what the people who owned them 10-20-or even 30 years ago could tell us. Perfect example the 2 Yenko Camaros at the Super car reunion. I guess my whole point is research, research, research!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

BTW great info and story Bill!!

Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

frank,
I fully agree with you! I DO want to know the Full history of my car (good & bad). I have recieved a couple of personal e-mails from fellow collectors that wanted me to know that they think the car is GREAT! and too bad about the negitive stories on this thread. PLEASE I do NOT NOT NOT feel that the history of this (or any) car is bad....Things happen....good or bad they just happen. It doesn't make the cars any worse or better!As long as things are fixed right and are not "passed off" or "incorrectly stated" does it really matter? To me this is not just a"hobbie" but a love! I'm thrilled to see so many others saving, restoring, and enjoying these "works of art". My hats off to those who can make money at it also....Steve [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

Great story Bill, I should have known you were part of it's history. Any other stories or news you care to share.................. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

Steve,
All things considered, I would not take any of the comments as negative but just information to make people aware of it. Some of them are items I was not aware of and they do not detract from the value of the car in my opinion. There are very few cars out there especially ex-drag cars that do not have some type of battle scars hidden somewhere. Enjoy the car for what it is, an excellent example of a low mileage LS6.
Rick

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Thanks Rick..I have and will continue to enjoy it...Maybe some day I will drive it!!!!...Even, (maybe) 1 mile instead of just moving it around the warehouse......Any past owners care to share how it drives???????

Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

------When relating old stories about old cars its often good to do a little digging even if you think your memory is perfect.Ive been informed that due to some posts in reference to this beautiful LS6(mine included)a deal for this car fell thru.At the time the accident happened,as you can imagine)I was rather distraught.I looked once at the car and never did see it damaged again.While talking to another Classic Motors ex-employee I have found that the damage was less extensive than I had(for years)felt it was.I truly wish I had done my homework prior to my post as a sale might not have been sidetracked.Steve,I apologize to both you and the Registry for jumping the gun and overstating the actual damage..........Bill S

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Bill,
Thank you for admitting that you are human. We ALL make mistakes! No hard feelings here. That was over 25 years ago..... I can barely remember what I ate for breakfast yesterday. Most people would not have the integrity or the BALLS to admit thier mistakes. THANK YOU!!!!!!The car is a great original piece of low milage history.Your input and past ownership,history,and stories have put in some missing pieces.If you are ever in California, you would be most welcome to "play cars" in our garage.Steve M. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

Steve,
I have shopped at your yard on Old Oakland Road before. I used to live in Milpitas. Anyhow, I own a low milage LS6 and I am currently restoring it. Would you mind if I took a few pictures of the "original" engine compartment. Rick can verify who I am with regards to my car. I have been following this thread and the one on TC's web site. I think you made mention that the car is at your work site. Is this not the car that was for sale at Kassabian Motors in Dublin, CA? I am sure I saw it there a couple years ago.

gb

Re: Low mileage LS-6
 

GB,
This is the car that was on display at Kassabian's. Brad is a good friend and I used to float some of my cars to him to help bring people into his showroom. (They get some insane prices for thier cars there!)The car is at my warehouse in Hayward..Call me and we will work out a time. I still don't understand why most people don't want to let others photograph or have copies of original docs. of thier cars? (Anyone care to explain?)....Steve