[Mr70]

I wouldn't call it dropping the Ball.
Not every Chevy Dealership wanted to sell the Special Hi-perf vehicles.It is Us today who are romancing an idea that it was Special Hi-perf all over the place,when in reality it was more likely considerably much less then that.Probably fewer then 10%.
I recently sat down with a local salesman here who told me he wouldn't even entertain the fact they could order the LS6 Chevelle when he was selling cars..They just wanted to sell Trucks,Station Wagons, & four doors.They didn't want the aggravation & warranty work of those Special Hi-perf cars.
They survived throughout the 40's-50's-60's that way,& weren't about to switch to the latest Fad.
I was saddened to hear him tell me this,but I understand it.
Today he owns that dealership,& lives by that creedo.