Brigance Chevy/Mr Ed 1969 Chevelle 427 Convert.

[Stefano]

Frank cool story. Mr. Ed handled all the fleet and special orders for Brigance, especially the High performance cars.

While I don't want to start any static for Mr. Ed. as he did say that he COPO ordered '64-'65 Chevelles with Corvette 327 Engines, 427 Camaros, Chevelles and Even Novas.

When I told him that Don Yenko couldn't even get the factory to Build a COPO Nova, He just stated that he was certain that they sold 427 Novas in 1969.

There is a Collector here in Chicago who may own Mr. Ed's 1970 L-78 Nova Demo, sold out of Fencil-Tufo Chevrolet.

It is amazing all the car stories you get to hear when you work within the retail end of the industry, isn't it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[hvychev]

Stefano it is truly amazing. I hear at least 1 good story a day. When you are selling a car and that is the topic of conversation you would be suprised what people tell you they had, have, or a friend or family member the same. This was one of the cool ones though. I really debated posting it yet untill I saw the pics but like I said before this guy IS telling the truth. I can't wait untill he can produce pics. HOPEFULLY their is an under hood shot.

[hvychev]

Guys bad news. The Mr. Ed 427 is not that. I have the pictures in my hand right now and they are as clear as day a 1969 Chevelle SS convert Le mans blue 396 375 L78 4 speed with black guts and top. I must say that the pictures are awesome anyways! Thay are in excelent shape and very clear. Their is a front shot, side view, underhood shot, and an interior shot. He got the car in very late 1968 and the pictures were taken in spring of 1969. The cool thing is the car has white wall tires, the original delco battery and the original floor mats. These pics would be great for anybody restoring one of these cars. May this be a lesson to me to not speak untill I see the pics! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

I am going to make color copies and have them scanned and post them for all to see.

[DarrenX33]

Frank- If you can post them anyway. D

[SS427]

Frank,
You didn't hurt my feelings any and I can still make use of the pictures. That car sounds very familiar. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Rick

[ssl78]

Hi Frank,
I would also like to see those pictures. Strats in Villa Park is having its anual car show Sunday. If your in the area or plan on bringing your car to the show bring the pictures with. I am bring the ZL-1 and I wont even mention the other one I am bringing who knows what would happen if I did.

[hvychev]

John, I will have those pictures posted here by Friday. I will try to make it to the Strats show anyways. John I am sure the * will be fine.

[DarrenX33]

What time is the Strats show?

[SYCIWISH]

Frank, think about what Pritchard said about the Nova he bought coming from there and the 427 disguised as an L-78. there is no way to tell an L78 from an L72 in a pic or even up close for that matter, maybe Mr. C did get what he ORDERED. maybe Mr. Ed knew the art of deception was imporatant to his customer base??? a conversion is just that not necessary an advertised swap as Motion and others did. just a thought.
I lived and (god forbid) streetraced in Pottstown, Pa. for many years in the 80's . there is still a chevy dealer there called Dames, all the guys I hung with were true motorheads and 75% Chevy. One slightly older guy said he was with his buddy when he ordered a new Chevelle 427 and he helped his buddy roll his new ,1967 427 Chevelle conversion off the carrier when it came in. Wonder if ?? and what dealer may have done that for them. DAVE

[Unreal]

SWCIWISH,
Small World. I grew up in Boyertown, in the mid 60's We used to cruise between the Treat, and Gino's. Of course, I was cruising in Daddy's LTD with the air cleaner removed!!
Marlin lives in Douglasville.