69 Yenko Chevelle found

[Dayton]

Originally Posted by SS427

That man owned something like 6 or 7 muscle cars (parked in his driveway and garage) and watched us the entire time we were cleaning out the garage and pulling the car out. When done he walked over shaking his head, introduced himself and told me he had lived next door to Joseph his whole life and thought that Joseph got rid of the car after it was 'stolen'. He had never seen it since 1970 and had no clue that it was still there in the garage.

That is almost hard to believe.

[SS427]

That is Jim Saathoff, my Restoration Tech (at the wheel) and Shannon (wearing the hat) who originally contacted me about the Chevelle.

[Xplantdad]

Jim is a cool guy as well.

[LS6SS]

Rick, since the first time we spoke I couldn't believe that such a craftsman and expert on these cars didn't own one himself. I'm so happy that you finally found a car that is worthy of the hands it finds itself in. Despite your paramount expertise you remain one of the most humble and nicest guys I know have always been willing to lend a helping hand. I only hope that the car will remain with you for a very long time and will see many years of enjoyment and quality burnouts. Congrats!

[RayC]

They could be anywhere.My Yenko Camaro was found behind a gas station in 1988 just sitting complete.Keep your eyes and ears open.

[SS427]

Thanks LS6SS for the kind words. The only reason we do not have any cars and Annie sold her collection was that we had no place to keep them let alone work on them as every square inch of our business property, trailers, rented storage units as well as our home properties are occupied by customer cars and/or parts. I have NO idea where we are even going to keep this one when it is completed. We have had a couple of unbelievable offers on the Chevelle but she and I agreed before we ever went down and got it that it was not for sale so for the time being it will be owned and restored by us and us only. It has been over 10 yeas since I had anything worth bragging about so I intend to drive and enjoy this one.

[Donnie]

Originally Posted by SS427

I have NO idea where we are even going to keep this one when it is completed.

Rick, I can help with that! have a nice heated space next to my L78

[GearheadSS]

Originally Posted by SS427

Thanks LS6SS for the kind words. The only reason we do not have any cars and Annie sold her collection was that we had no place to keep them let alone work on them as every square inch of our business property, trailers, rented storage units as well as our home properties are occupied by customer cars and/or parts. I have NO idea where we are even going to keep this one when it is completed. We have had a couple of unbelievable offers on the Chevelle but she and I agreed before we ever went down and got it that it was not for sale so for the time being it will be owned and restored by us and us only. It has been over 10 yeas since I had anything worth bragging about so I intend to drive and enjoy this one.

Good for you. That's refreshing to read. This car should be driven and enjoyed.

[Verne_Frantz]

That was a great story about finding the car. The bunny suits and respirators reminded me of when I extracted my latest '62 from a long hibernation in a damp garage. Everything was covered in mold. (no critter poop though)

Verne

[ANDY M]

Rick, I just finished reading all 20 pages and all I can say is WOW!
As someone who knows a little bit about luck and having a car find you, I agree 100% with those who say it could not have happened to a nicer guy. I know just how you feel.
Best of luck with it.
Andy