Re: Fencil Tuffo and Berganse Chevrolet
 

My 71 Corvette had this sticker on the storage lid.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps585e5c13.jpg

Then I photoshopped it and made a new one.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps44fbde0b.jpg

Re: Fencil Tuffo and Berganse Chevrolet
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Compliments of Taboo.

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I just wanted to add that I recall a Chevrolet Dealer (still named Brigance, I think) located on Division St. near Austin. As a high school student I changed CTA busses on my way home near there. I walked into the dealership and met Mr. Ed for the first time. This would have been Fall of 1967 or Spring of 1968. I'll never forget my encounter with Mr. Ed. I inquired about engines available in the then new 1968 Chevy II. He spec'd out a factory order 1968 Nova with a L79 327/350 and 4 Spd. and I recall a selling price of $2,400. He just encouraged me to bring my parent in to order the car. Unfortunately, I never ordered the car. But I'll never forget how he treated this skinny 17 year old with all the respect that he'd have paid to an &quot;adult&quot;. I never purchased a car from him but sure wish I would have.

Re: Fencil Tuffo and Berganse Chevrolet
 

That is a nice story to hear Bob. Welcome to the site.

Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

Yes Mr.Ed was a great sales friend for me back in 1969, my first car was a 1969 Nova 396/375 4speed,the second car was a black COPO turbo 400.

Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

Mr.Ed @ Nov.2003 Vettefest.

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Ed &amp; Judy today.

Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

A friend has a '67 Z-28 project car, Norwood built 05A, gold (non-RS) with gold standard interior with no console-gauges. Very basic Z. NCRS Muscle Docs show the car was sold new at Brigance Chevrolet in Oak Park. Can anybody help with original owner info?

Re: Fencil Tuffo and Berganse Chevrolet
 

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...fencl_tufo.jpg
here's some memories - my dad worked at all 3 chevy dealers, i was a porter at fencl tufo from 78-81 - great fun!

Re: Fencil Tuffo and Berganse Chevrolet
 

Very C[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img][img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]L and welcome aboard Ken!
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Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

A friend has a '67 Z-28 project car, Norwood built 05A, gold (non-RS) with gold standard interior with no console-gauges. Very basic Z. NCRS Muscle Docs show the car was sold new at Brigance Chevrolet in Oak Park. Can anybody help with original owner info?
Actually the car has 760-z black standard interior.

Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

I would start by contacting Ed. Also, Ed's wife Judy passed more than a year ago.

Since it has never been brought up prior. Mr Ed. was on a special committee to help evaluate the 5th Gen Camaro COPO Program.

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I was so saddened to hear that back in the fall of 2014.
I had just talked to her &amp; Ed in July of that year,and didn't know that would be the last time I see her.
She was always the diamond in the room and made everyone feel welcome.The memories I have of her will stay with me forever.
She was also related to Ted Williams,who's autograph she got for me back in the 80's.
It was through her how I met Ed.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chi...?pid=173313712

Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

----What an elegant lady she was. Judith could light up a room. Always looked good. RIP, Judith.......Bill S

Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

My black 69 Camaro copo came from Brigance it is the next body number after Taboos.Anyone know how to get Mr.Eds contact info?thanks John

Re: Fencl Tufo and Brigance Chevrolet
 

PM sent.

Questions....
 

Great thread...I just got the shipping data report from NCRS on my 1968 L71 and it was sold at Dick Fencl in Oak Park.

I noticed Ray Fencl has posted...has anyone inquired as to whether any paperwork exists?

Any salesman still around? Some retain dealership memorabilia.

I was told Mr. Piemonte broke off and is still working in area?

Trying to locate anything relating to my car or the dealership in general...

Mr.Ed Schoenthaler just passed away on April 1st.

Sorry to hear...
 

Was he a salesman?

The post on this thread about the "Monster Deals" commercials prompted me to check Utube... hilarious...

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...ncl+commercial

No,he started @ Brigance then moved onto Fencl-Tufo Chevrolet In Glendale Heights Il.He was THE Hi-po salesmen @ those places.
My reply was more general in case your future research brings up his name,as well as to answer an older reply from 302moz.

Fencl-Tufo
 

I bought a new 68 Z28 from Fencl-Tufo. I worked there until about fall of 1969.

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Sorry to hear Ed's gone, Judy too.
Here's some old Chicago Dealer ads also a few cool private ones too.
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Was the Brigance delivered '68 L89 mentioned earlier in the thread a ragtop?
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Note the stripped HO Yenko @ Sal's Auto below, maybe a Douglass sold Canonsburg built car?
Would the above ad timeline be Yenko shipped cars or Douglass ordered 9561's Yenko'd on site?
What of A-Body cars, did Douglass order any Copo Chevelles direct and add Yenko stripes etc?:hmmm:
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June of '70, Mr. Ed is still @ Brigance.
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July of '70 and Mr. Ed's @ Fencl-Tufo.
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