Paul Dehnert's Killer 1966 396/375 Chevelle!

[bulletpruf]

Bill - Not sure I'm a "young" guy, but understand it's a relative term. I'm 38; grew up wrenching on Chevys then got away from the hobby for many years. Was a 67-69 Camaro fan growing up; had several. Had a few midyear Vettes (including a 66 425 horse 427 4 sp coupe), too. Actually picked up all of my current cars (except for my Fairlane hardtop) in the space of about 6 months while I was living in Charlottesville, VA last year. I'm not independently wealthy but ran across a few good deals that I couldn't pass up. Sold a few that I wasn't going to keep so I could afford to buy more keepers.

Paul - Thanks for the offer. Will definitely take you up on that! Would love to see that SD Catalina, too!

Bruce - thanks for sending the pics; my e mail is giving me problems now, but I should be able to open it soon.

Chris - Appreciate the pics.

BTW - you don't have to thank me for doing my job, but you're welcome!

Scott

[TimG]

As many of you know, Paul sold this low mile L78 Chevelle to another collector/forum member in Dallas. Paul had lost the original paperwork in the tragic Oakland fire in the early 90's that destroyed about 2,500 homes. He had copies of the window sticker and build sheet, but no original paperwork went with the car. The Chevelle was spared because it was in a warehouse away from the fire. Chris P. didn't hesitate to buy the Chevelle even though the car came with photocopies of the original paperwork, the car was so amazing that it could stand on its own. Last week during cleanup of the car, the new owner discovered another original build sheet under the front carpet and the interior trim paperwork under the rear seat. Both buyer and seller were glad that original paperwork was discovered, what a neat find. This should remind us to keep looking for that elusive paperwork, it may still exist.

[Xplantdad]

That's really cool. Thanks for the update Tim!

BTW, look for some Members Rides features from Chris really soon

[Bill Pritchard]

Great story, Thanks Tim. As you say, the car stood on its own, but always nice to have that 'icing on the cake'