68 COPO Vin Numbers

[Mr70]

Thank You Annie H.

[copo-2]

Though several of the Novas were located whitout the VIN information, this will be a great step forward in possibly locating others? I have not seen the article in SC, but Helen is to be commended for her efforts and willingness to share all the information on these cars that will only be good for those interested in their never ending search and the car hobby as a whole. Thanks to the never ending efforts of Kim Howie, Dennis & Anne Hartweg, Jerry Burford, Matt Murphy, and others, it has been brought to light in recent years, a lot of information on these cars and the purpose of Fred Gibb Chevrolet getting this special order of Novas built for their dealership. Their special purpose, being to compete against Ford & Chrysler in the Super Stock SS/CA class of NHRA. Out of this same batch, the Harrell prepared 396 & 427 version experimental automatic Novas evolved.

[Kim_Howie]

Don't let Ray kid you he has been working on these #s for 15 years. He has been great on information on these cars

[copo-2]

Thanks Kim, but let's not forget the man at Gibb Chevrolet, who upon contact in 1989, giving a lot of information that was entirely new, that many of us did not know. Fred Gibb was so willing and excited to talk about these Novas and why they were built. For many of us, this was the beginning of quite a learning experience and history lesson for speciality built cars for the dealership in LaHarpe. Personally, I had seen several of the cars competing at dragstrips within my area, including the Fuscia colored Nova competing at KCIR. I never gave any thought about having a car that had a direct link to this eye catching race car until talking with Fred? I only knew I had a DHPC car built for me in KC? In saying this, for one, I am ever grateful I had the chance to talk with him and learn some of the history behind my car. After sending original paperwork to him, he disclosed I owned one of 50 cars he had GM build for his dealership. A lot of us had seen the ads about the Novas in Drag World, but yet like myself, didn't think a lot about it at the time? Yes, Fred Gibb Chevrolet deserves a lot of recognition for going the extra step beyond, in getting GM to build speciality cars that helped keep Chevrolet competitive.

Ray

[68TopStock]

This is fantastic! Can't wait to read the article. Way to go Helen, and all the others involved that hold these cars close to their hearts.