Still hoping for history...

[ANDY M]

I'm not sure of the real reason that he gave it away, but his dad and I have spoken a couple of times, and he's really more into vintage racing cars. That is what his dad restores mostly. He had never restored a Chevy, and COPO cars without documentation were harder to sell then.
Also, since this was a comic book promotion, he must have figured that some youngster would win and not be able to take possesion of the car, and he could have worked out a prize without giving up the car.
There is what is called a "Trade Publication" of all 4 books in the series of "Melting Pot", the name of the comic book in question. The back inside cover has a story about the contest. I will try to post it when I get my scanner working.
BTW, Kevin Eastman is the owner, publisher and editor of Heavy Metal magazine, and has his own website.
Andy