LS6 Conver Chevelle at Volo

L78man · #1 07-30-2002, 03:24 AM

I will be setting the record straight on the fellow from Wisconsin shortly

The car sold for 80k at Volo and a collector who is selling his sports car collection and buying muscle cars bought it. The car was shipped to the east coast.

SuperCars · #2 07-30-2002, 03:46 PM

Actually I can speak for the Restorer from Green Bay. He is as honest as can be. He built a couple "replica" LS6 Convertibles for customers at the request of the car owners. He had no ownership nor anything to gain from the cars and was told by the owners they wanted them built just to drive for fun at a fraction of the cost of a real LS6 convertible. The first of these "replica" LS6 Convertibles I came across was at Volo about 5 or 6 years ago. It was beautiful Blue with white interior and stripes. I asked Volo Jay if it was documented and he said no; but if it was they'd be asking twice as much. He did give me the name of the restorer in Green Bay. I called directory information to get his number, then called him. This restorer immediately told me it was a replica, and was not happy about the owner trying to mis-represent it. Also there was another "replica" LS6 Convertible that graced the cover of MCR.

I don't know, nor have I asked about the current one at Volo, so can't comment on it. Charley may have the inside info.

In addition, this restorer has restored "real" fully documented with build sheets LS6 Convertibles as well. This I know beyond a shadow of doubt.

L78man · #3 07-31-2002, 03:08 AM

Actually,I forgot to meantion that the car was a perfect restoration of a clone down to the vin#,cast,and date stamping on the block,paint tag,ect. And of course no documentation. I first saw a trio of these cars in Crystal Lake,IL about 4 years ago. The owner represented them as real cars and was asking 120k for the one that just sold!
One he still has, and the other hardtop is still at Volo priced at a rich 60k, and of course no doc's, but a perfect resto.

If anyone is questioning the restorer's work from Green Bay, just check out the hardtop.

I appreciate and totally agree with the previous message. This guy is fair and honest,however he has no control over someone misrepresenting a clone.

Let's try and get our facts straight before we start line bashing; shall we?

**Mr70** · #4 07-31-2002, 03:50 AM

Welcome Slobodaan
Noone here is bashing,just stating the facts we have encountered in the past.
Can you tell us more Facts about yourself in your profile then just being a stranger?

**Stefano** · #5 07-31-2002, 05:27 AM

I don't think anyone was bashing the guy who restored the Chevelles. In fact, his quality and workmanship is very good, in my opinion. I certainly wouldn't call the Chevelles perfect clones or restorations.

Not everyone can afford the genuine article or in this case even a very nice,high quality ,clone.

Did anyone read about the First Cuda convertible which someone invested six figures to purchase and restore. It turned out to be just a regular Barracuda with a faked vin [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/blush.gif[/img]

**SS427** · #6 07-31-2002, 02:06 PM

I too was not bashing the restorer but was bringing attention to the fact that if you are going to creat a clone, you need to CYA as this can come back to haunt you. It was a well known fact that he was not attempting to conceal the fact that he built a clone but when the owner car was passed on, the facts were lost in the translation of which the restorer had little control over. Unfortunately, that can put the builder at risk if not careful. My understanding is he does very high quality work.

With regards to Volo, I only know what I pick up from the forums as I have never purchased a car from any dealer nor do I intend to.

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