Please Help Me Find My Uncle's COPO

[Mr. Chevy]

Kurt, my understanding is the new owner in Arizona is restoring the car to original (stock) condition..

Rich

[69 Post Sedan]

Rich, thanks for the reply.

I don't want to jump to any conclusions but if that's the case, it's a shame 'cause the value of the car would be no greater if not less than if it was left alone. IMO

Correct me if I'm wrong but it doesn't have the original engine or trans?

If so, now it's just another COPO, taking nothing away from that status, but it had great race history which is difficult to earn.

Kurt

[Woj]

This car runs the gambit of desire. Complete ownership history, bought as a performance car, raced as it was intended, low miles, etc. I've heard just as Rich has, that it is being restored to original. I personally would have restored it to "day-two", but the car has seen several levels of "day-two", so it is up to the current owner's discretion.

If the car sees the public eye in the future, I hope it reflects the actual history of the car, not just the way it looked leaving the dealer's lot, which probably lasted only a few days.

A great car with a great history.

Phil Woj

[COPOkid]

I found what I was looking for and talked to the people that have the car and the speed parts, thank you everyone for the info., now it's time for me to move on in life and get over this. My car and I say it's my car is nothing but pictures. Being a COPO ment nothing to me. Don't take that the wrong way. Thanks

[396L35]

I would have left it alone instead of one of one now it is one of many...

[rat tuned]

man, whats not to love about all of them!! what i love about the old race cars is the way they are all customized a little differently. same with day2!! how about a day 3 which might include 1980 or so and later. how these cars were built, customized, raced and driven by each generation is what keeps you examining them at a show. i totally respect what it takes to restore a totally correct original car to as delivered condition. i know i don't have the patience, $ , or skill level.
i graduated hs in 1980 so a little after day 2 is my generation and pro street was gaining speed.we were all about the street racing back then. that was friday and sat night in my area. every now and then an old street racer from the area shows up at a local show and attracts some attention and reminds me of the days.

[COPOkid]

I'm glad its going back to factory stock, sad but glad. At least I'll never see it again the way it was when growing up.

[PxTx]

COPOkid, I say build a car in the way that you recall this one. It isn't about being a COPO to you, and we would love to see that lettered car again. Don't give up on re-living those early days.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pxtx</div><div class="ubbcode-body">COPOkid, I say build a car in the way that you recall this one. It isn't about being a COPO to you, and we would love to see that lettered car again. Don't give up on re-living those early days. </div></div>

I agree, buy a 1969 Camaro with a 6 banger and stuff a 427 with a muncie trans and 12 bolt rear and paint it just like it was back when you had the car and enjoy the memories.

[4onthefloor]

I agree with getting a Camaro and doing it up,Prices on these 1st gen Camaro's are going Up,But if you look hard enough you can Score a Cool one..As a matter of fact there is a Cool Camaro for sale on this board-Brent396 has it posted,Its a BBC and has that vintage race car vibe..