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In reference to Brians thought, I just came back from the Mopar Nats. Another musclecar legend, Mr. Norm had a booth set up selling T-shirts, models etc. He was very friendy and cooperative with the fans. He was answering their questions in rapid fashion without an outstretched hand. From what I've heard he has been going to quite a bit of shows and has a huge following. Anyway, I still think Joels figure of 500 cars is bogus. I personally think less than 100 cars were Phase III, bought through Baldwin Chevrolet. The other 400 were conversions. The owner of the '69 Chevelle received a "paragraph" letter. Why not all the original paperwork. Maybe Joel does not want the owner to see the car was only a conversion??? Which would be worth less money. Also he told the owner only 3 Chevelles have been documented. C'mon Joel where is the rest of the 500 cars? I think Joel used the Phase III car ads as a tool to sell parts. Used the mystique of having a 11.5 second car to show the buying public that they were buying from a knowledgable speed shop. I think his prime motive was not in selling cars but the parts. Somebody made a reference several years ago in a mag that back then, they could not afford a Motion car but bought some of the parts instead. I've heard this from more than one source. I know a speed shop owner who had a shop in the '60's & '70's. He said he made a minimum of 100% profit if not 2-300%. Obviously this was before the Summit/Jegs revolution.
Again, my question is: Where are all the 500 cars today? Not to rehash a worn out old saying but I think it's time someone should put up or shut up.
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