You Can't Make This Stuff Up!

[LT1vette]

Lee... I'd like to disagree, that nobody wanted them. I think we were on the edge of getting into the "downsize" car, keeping up with "the Joneses"
The BB car was more expensive, usually had to be ordered with a package, (Impala) or was a stripped (Belair, Biscayne) for the performance guy.

Really is hard to define, Why there are no B body BB cars left. Not everybody wanted a Camaro, Chevelle. This was a time of bigger families, 3-4 kids, Mom stayed home etc.

Interesting conversation on the "whys"

[LT1vette]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

Exactly …… that’s another reason why they are so scarce and rarely shared.

Beauty, Brawn and roomy in a sleek body.

Who has one in Survivor form?

Lee... Is that the same car from your previous post?

[PeteLeathersac]

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Other than CE and hood paint, the Black Z24 Rich P. got from member CWC was very original...
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1283990

Also, the Plum Z24 GTO Don sold member Jeff G had a repaint but still Original Engine...
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=130489

Love these cars!

~ Pete

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[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by Lynn

"It's a 1957 Chevy 150 Sedan with . . . a "Corvette V8" option - that's what the brochure calls it - the dual quad 283. With a 4 speed and not much else the Curb weight is: "estimated" at 3370 pounds."

I know this is a bit nitpicky; but I don't believe you could get a four speed in a Chevy (other than Corvette) in 57. Dealer installed maybe; but other than that a stick was three on the tree. Guess you could count an available OD unit as "fourth gear".

OOPS! My Bad!

Aoto Catalog said "Overdrive (man 4) which I mistook for a true 4 speed manual.

You are correct - 3 on the tree only.

[Lee Stewart]

[Lee Stewart]

Amazing how a set of mags changes the look of a car - even this 4 door Chevy.

[Lee Stewart]

[Lee Stewart]

[Lee Stewart]

[67since67]

Originally Posted by Lee Stewart

Lets look at the 1967 SS427. There weren't many made because no one wanted them. Yes it has a 385HP 427 in it. But it weighs 4085 pounds.

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In the late summer 1967 as a car crazy teenager I was searching for my first car. I briefly considered a '66 L72 bench seat straight Impala, but I was well aware of the weight of these cars.
Shortly after I bought the red SS Chevelle that I still have. Not long after a red/red '66 L72 BelAir (lighter) became available. If the timing were different....I may have gone down a totally different path!

Where are they today?? I have two friends who, between them, have five Z24's. Four '67's including a convertible, and a '68 notchback coupe, all in various stages of deterioration and not for sale.

In 2009, I had the opportunity the buy a dead ringer to the one above, except it had the optional body stripes, from my cousin's estate in Pasadena. (With a spare hood!!!) A one repaint 48,000 mile car. It didn't work out, still regret it!

The '67 427 flags are my all-time favorite!! - Bill W