Seeking some additional knowledge

copo9566aa · #1 11-12-2002, 02:13 AM

Oh no another Douglass thread *** [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Don_Lightfoot · #2 11-12-2002, 05:52 AM

Quality information guys, thanks very much.

It appears the general consensus is a total of 323 of which 99 were Yenkos, as Roger has disclosed. Interesting question regarding "were they included in the L78 production numbers?" Keith, your input is always informative.

Belair62 mentions at least one at the Freemont plant, what other plants built them?

I'll leave it to you guys to figure out that *tick* scenario [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img]

JoeC · #3 11-12-2002, 03:27 PM

I don't agree with that 323 number for COPO Chevelles. I believe it to be more like 200. The 323 was based on engine production which can be off by a large amount. I believe the engines were ordered in advance on estimations then whatever was not used was sold as service or parts counter engines. The ZL1 Corvette engine build was over 80 only 2 cars sold. I have other reasons - will post later.

copo9566aa · #4 11-12-2002, 06:30 PM

Production number information by COPO connection.
69 Yenko Chevelle 99 and 1969 COPO Chevelle 9562 & 9566
estimated at 224.

**Stefano** · #5 11-12-2002, 08:36 PM

I would tend to agree with Joe on this. We have a good Idea that 10 were sold by Berger Chevrolet and that 10 were sold by Douglass Chevrolet. We know that Prout Chevrolet had at least a few as well as some other misc. Dealers.

Other than the Canadian cars not much has surfaced to indicate that many more were sold.

bbdon · #6 11-13-2002, 05:15 AM

I don't want to question anyones numbers, but I don't know if we can determine the production numbers by how many we see today. Cars with no stripes or SS emblems to make them stand out could to go unnoticed. Here's an example, we know that there were 1279 1968 Novas built with L-79 engines, but how often do you seet one today?

**Stefano** · #7 11-13-2002, 04:30 PM

What I was trying to say is that it took the whole Yenko Network to sell 99 Chevelles and the few dealers who did direct order, sold them as a low percentage to the Camaro L72s.
Does anyone have a Prout, Douglass* or Berger L72 Chevelle?

Keith Tedford · #8 11-13-2002, 05:09 PM

I think I mentioned this before. An acquaintance, who is restoring a COPO Chevelle, has information on 29 of the 30 COPO Chevelles sold in Canada. Back in '69 a friend worked in the GM Oshawa main office. He told us about the COPO deal. Later in the year he said that 18 Chevelles were ordered but 5 were cancelled due to the long wait. apparently 13 wasn't the correct number either. I'm sure there are still a few lurking out there. Keeps things interesting.

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