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rlw68 08-01-2018 12:17 PM

Jim McKay Chevrolet
 
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Anyone have a muscle car from Jim McKay Chevrolet in Fairfax, VA? My Camaro was purchased there March 15, 1969. This dealership is still in business at the same location and now run by his daughter.

I've tried to find some old ads but no luck yet.


Rob

COPO 08-01-2018 07:09 PM

Used to go there all the time in the early 80's to mid 90's to buy parts for my 70 Z-28. They had a used car lot across the street from the new car showroom and occasionally had some interesting used muscle for sale. I recall a gorgeous triple black 69 L-71 corvette convertible on the lot around 1980. It was way more than I could afford at the time, but that big block motor with the triple twos was certainly impressive to a 17 year old kid.

We'd do some street racing nearby there as well. Glad to hear its still in business.

rlw68 08-01-2018 09:39 PM

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Found this one !

bugsy 08-04-2018 01:19 AM

My wife's 70Z28 is from Mc Kay in Fairfax Virginia. citrus green 33k original miles. 95% original everything. just bought a Mc Kay dealer plate from a member here thanks for the info

PeteLeathersac 08-04-2018 03:34 AM

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~ Pete

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rlw68 08-04-2018 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bugsy (Post 1410230)
My wife's 70Z28 is from Mc Kay in Fairfax Virginia. citrus green 33k original miles. 95% original everything. just bought a McKay dealer plate from a member here thanks for the info


I saw the plates also but they went quick. Do you know if the dealer emblem in the post above is correct for 1969-70 ?


Rob

rlw68 08-04-2018 03:11 PM

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Check the notes on my shipping report. I've heard they kept all of the invoices, etc. No luck yet in trying to find out. At this point though I have the sales doc from the original owner and the POP.


Rob

PeteLeathersac 08-04-2018 03:31 PM

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Wow on the Dealer Records note, best of luck and looking forward to what you find out!
Not positive but think the emblem was on a 68-72 Nova?
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~ Pete

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bugsy 08-06-2018 04:13 AM

Rob not sure on the year for that emblem. I called them last year they said they had no records from 1970. Thanks

rlw68 08-12-2018 12:49 PM

Thanks, I have that dealer emblem and know it was used in 1972. I put some mag tape on the back. Made a nice shop cabinet magnet :)

I had seen this old post here about the records. Took awhile to find it! If he spoke to Jim McKay it would have been before 2001

https://www.yenko.net/forum/showpost...2&postcount=14

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Originally Posted by bigchevydaddy (Post 900032)
And there might even be more paperwork available....

Several years ago I stopped by the dealership while researching a car, and Mr. McKay still had dealer invoice binders going back to when they first opened (before 1969). Pretty cool to see original dealer invoices by the binder-full. Worth a shot.

Good luck, BCD.


GrumpyJeff 09-02-2018 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bugsy (Post 1410230)
My wife's 70Z28 is from Mc Kay in Fairfax Virginia. citrus green 33k original miles. 95% original everything. just bought a Mc Kay dealer plate from a member here thanks for the info

Joe I would love to see this car sometime for reference to mine , mine just turned 34,000 this summer, Hope all is well

bugsy 09-02-2018 06:37 PM

Thanks Jeff, you are welcome anytime. Give me a ring. Trying to sell my 68shelby, 68camaro body and my 565 engine. Take care and see you soon.

rlw68 12-20-2018 12:57 AM

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April 1969

Jonesy 12-20-2018 08:57 PM

$15,702 buys up the 6 z/28's :blush:

Almost every Color 69 Chevelle SS in one stop shopping for $23,962 :biggthumpup: Looks like half of them are 375hp

rlw68 10-05-2019 10:41 AM

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March 1969

luzl78 10-05-2019 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonesy (Post 1427090)
$15,702 buys up the 6 z/28's :blush:

Almost every Color 69 Chevelle SS in one stop shopping for $23,962 :biggthumpup: Looks like half of them are 375hp

jonesy, those are the dealer stocking numbers.

firstgenaddict 10-07-2019 08:06 PM

A Hugger Orange and a Black 69 Chevelle with L78's and 4.56's...
They were ready to GET AT IT!

PeteLeathersac 03-24-2021 12:14 PM

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Jim McKay Fairfax Dealer Emblem on eBay as link below.
Note the same lot also includes a Hudiburg Emblem plus one from Auran Chevrolet Minot which others here may need...
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/393172914988...&ul_noapp=true

:beers:
~ Pete


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Richls5 06-11-2021 01:03 PM

I recently purchased a 70 l78 Chevelle that was sold new here I called the dealer to inquire on records and got the run around because I’m not buying a new car from them bummer

rlw68 06-11-2021 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Richls5 (Post 1551451)
I recently purchased a 70 l78 Chevelle that was sold new here I called the dealer to inquire on records and got the run around because I’m not buying a new car from them bummer

The NCRS note about the dealer having records has been at best disappointing. I've also tried, and even stopped by the dealership in person on my way to the Camaro Nationals. We would have had better luck if Jim McKay was still around and running the business. The story is he saved all of the invoices since opening the dealership in the 1950s. Allowing these documents to just sit and rot is such a waste. Perhaps we should make an offer to buy all of it :hmmm:

:biggthumpup:

rlw68 06-11-2021 07:08 PM

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Fairfax High yearbook pages 1967 to 1970

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olredalert 06-11-2021 10:09 PM

----What in the world am I staring at in the one Camaro pic on the hood? some kind of strange type of scoop?.....Bill S

GMC_Typhoon 06-11-2021 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by olredalert (Post 1551533)
----What in the world am I staring at in the one Camaro pic on the hood? some kind of strange type of scoop?.....Bill S

Kind of looks like lights. The girl looks really sad too.

Richls5 06-12-2021 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rlw68 (Post 1551500)
The NCRS note about the dealer having records has been at best disappointing. I've also tried, and even stopped by the dealership in person on my way to the Camaro Nationals. We would have had better luck if Jim McKay was still around and running the business. The story is he saved all of the invoices since opening the dealership in the 1950s. Allowing these documents to just sit and rot is such a waste. Perhaps we should make an offer to buy all of it :hmmm:

:biggthumpup:

i actually tried again today got the run around one woman told me the records people went home early today and another gentleman told me they dont have any records. they couldn't grasp what i was asking they kept asking when i bought it from them :confused2:

PeteLeathersac 06-12-2021 12:18 AM

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Probably all reflections but looks similar to the Super Duty Scoops Pontiac sourced from Ford?:hmmm:
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~ Pete

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rlw68 06-12-2021 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Richls5 (Post 1551553)
i actually tried again today got the run around one woman told me the records people went home early today and another gentleman told me they dont have any records. they couldn't grasp what i was asking they kept asking when i bought it from them :confused2:

If you're not able go there in person try contacting the Northern Virginia Corvette club. McKay was their dealer sponsor a few year ago. These guys might know the scoop.

https://www.nvcorvetteclub.com/

:D

Richls5 06-13-2021 05:15 PM

thank you i reached out to them. I have alot of info on the car but theres holes i'd like to fill in. the original engine is long gone and before i go searching id like to see if maybe it was replaced under warranty like alot of cars had

Jonesy 01-09-2022 04:33 PM

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Heres a McKay emblem on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15444005875...sAAOSwz-dgkbfe


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