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06-03-2002, 06:25 PM
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Re: Z16 Chevelle Convertible
Again the Dec /88 issue of Super Chevy has an atricle of a 65 Z16. Within the aerticle it states that the number of Z16 went from 200 to 201 due to a Z16 convt being built for someone in GM and that it is now in storage.
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06-03-2002, 09:33 PM
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Re: Z16 Chevelle Convertible
That was way before my time. I didn't start at GM as a college co-op until 1967.
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#3
06-03-2002, 09:40 PM
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Re: Z16 Chevelle Convertible
I don't think there is any evidence of a convertible ever being built. they were supposed to build 200 Z-16s and they probably had enough parts to build 1 extra, but I don't think anyone can verify a convertible, I heard this rumor many years ago and it was supposed be Adobe Beige.
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#4
06-03-2002, 11:54 PM
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Re: Z16 Chevelle Convertible
From what I have read on the Z16s, the first was built in Baltimore as some sort of prototype. Then the production run of 200 built in KS. The 200 Z16 Chevelles were built with little variation in options or colors. Since the Z16s were ordered in similar configurations, it does not seem likely that any of the 200 production cars were convertibles but you never know until one gets found.
A Popular Mechanics Z16 article suggests there was some sort of special convertible 396 done in 1965 for Bunkie K.
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#5
06-04-2002, 12:53 AM
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Re: Z16 Chevelle Convertible
Joe, I think you are right about the prototype, I think it belonged to F. Garrett, I do not think he has the car anymore.
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#6
06-04-2002, 01:23 PM
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Re: Z16 Chevelle Convertible
I have always heard that there was one Z16 convertible built and it was in the hands of a private collector. A few months ago I was talking with a guy that supposedly "knows" the owner and the location of the mystery conv Z16 that most agree was not built. From what I gather the car has been restored or is in very good condition. Will try to find out more within the next week or so.................RatPack....................
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#7
06-04-2002, 01:45 PM
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Re: Z16 Chevelle Convertible
Tom
I saw the Prototype Z16 at Chevella-Bration in Nashville in 2000.It was a very unique one of car,and had the most unusual cast pieces and emblems on it. I believe the man who bought it from Floyd is Terry Gunther. The Z16 Convertible was reportedly a color of Sierra Tan with a Saddle interior and Beige top.I always thought it was GM internally owned and the destroyed. RatPack Thanks,I would sure like to hear what you find out.
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