Sam Griffith's 1969 L78 Chevelle...WOW!

[Xplantdad]

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Thanks guys. On the road now and this still hasn't shown in the newsstands (even in Chicago!). If it's not too much trouble for someone to scan and post here, I'd appreciate it. I reviewed a near final draft version 3 weeks ago and I know a few things changed. I know the editor was not able to use all of my vintage photos, so I have a few more to post when I get home.

Thanks!

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Click here to see it!!!!

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Dude! You da man and.... . I was telling Bruce tonight that the cover photo was actually shot at night. Those of you that know Don Spiro's photography work, know what an artist he is. He thinks outside the box. He told me he wanted to do something different - shooting a black car at night is definitely different ! The shot had a 30 second exposure (my son Tyler was working the camera's shutter) while Don was racing completely around the Chevelle with a special strobe light holding it high then low while flashing it intermittently. He actually passed in front of the camera on 2 occasions. I think it turned out quite well. The editor went ga-ga over it and was quite excited.

Speaking of Tyler, I told Terry McGean (editor) that my son took the shot of Wayne and I and Terry gave Tyler credit for the shot.... (one proud pappy! )

[Xplantdad]

As you should be!

[Woj]

Very nice lay out Sam!!

Phil Woj.

[Shevelle]

Black on Red...THE BEST!! Awesome car!

[Verne_Frantz]

Just got my issue today. Probably the best car photography I"ve seen! Congrats Sam.
IF I could have ONE Chevelle in my garage, it would be that one! Black on red, and unrestored..... Couldn't be closer to my heart!

Verne

[mockingbird812]

Thanks Verne - kind of you to say.

I do want to make sure the record is straight on one account. I have still not seen the entire magazine yet, but it appears the editor may have lumped my car in under the "unrestored" category, i.e. a theme of the magazine as per the title of the cover. Is that correct (maybe the contents page reveals this)? If so, I would characterize that as using poetic license. If I were selling the car, I would use stronger language. Although many portions of the car ARE unrestored (paint, interior, trunk, etc.) I would NOT consider my car unrestored as a whole - engine bay and front suspension have been fluffed. As a writer (I use the term loosely) you do not always have complete control over the final product. The editor has unbelievable constraints and as Terry told me he must serve numerous superiors. But I am learning this fascinating trade which has been an enjoyable process thus far. I am completely appreciative of the editor's confidence in me at trying this challenging trade - so, do not construe this as looking a gift-horse in the mouth. It's all good. There are a few minor errors, but essentially the car is depicted as I intended and I hope that I conveyed the interesting story beyond the metal, rubber, & vinyl of the car itself. To me, this is where it is really at!

I'm done blabbing now.