L89 Chevelle

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Hi Helmut

Here are a few pics.

Ryan

[leach]

That is one great Chevelle would love to have that.

[DW31S]

No answer to Charlie's question about original engine?!?!?!?

[Styles]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DW31S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No answer to Charlie's question about original engine?!?!?!? </div></div>

I might have responded sooner, but figured that it wasn't that important given only four question marks and three exclamation points followed your post. Had you used eight questions marks and seven exclamation points I would have obviously responded twice as quick. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Joking aside, It is my understanding that the car does not have the original block. According to interviews and records, the car dropped a valve during the time it was being used as a dealer demo at Porter Chevrolet. The failure took out the block. It was replaced by Chevrolet under warranty with a CE block.

The CE block was still in the car when discovered in 1993.

I believe the engine block currently in the car is date-correct, and unfortunately somewhere along the way it became VIN correct... Personally, I'd rather it still have the warranty-replaced CE block. I'll be making some phone calls, but I doubt we'll find that at this stage.

As a side note: maybe it's just my opinion, but I feel too many people seem to put way too much value in this whole &quot;born with engine&quot; thing. Sure, it's great to find a 40-year old car that <span style="text-decoration: underline">hasn't</span> been thoroughly enjoyed by someone else, but then I'm just as happy to appreciate a beautiful and rare car that's already experienced a fun life. <span style="font-style: italic">...and I guess the same could be said about women.</span>

What mattered to us about this car was that it is a well-known, documented, authenticated and accepted L89 4-speed Chevelle convertible -- and a gorgeous color combo to boot.

I've already spoken with a couple folks that know the car well. If anyone has anything beneficial to add, please do.

Cheers,
-Brian

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Styles</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[quote=DW31S] As a side note: maybe it's just my opinion, but I feel too many people seem to put way too much value in this whole &quot;born with engine&quot; thing. Sure, it's great to find a 40-year old car that <span style="text-decoration: underline">hasn't</span> been thoroughly enjoyed by someone else, but then I'm just as happy to appreciate a beautiful and rare car that's already experienced a fun life. <span style="font-style: italic">...and I guess the same could be said about women. </span> </div></div>

Reminds me of a cartoon, maybe in Playboy years ago, showing a groom carrying his virgin bride across the threshold and she says, &quot;I hate to be touched.&quot;

[Postsedan]

Brian,

Congrats on the purchase of this great L89 Convert! She will stand out in your awesome collection!
I know you are already bringing something very special to The 2014 MCACN`s.....I really hope you can bring this L89 as well. She really needs to be among all the other L89`s. Please Do Not miss out on this opportunity [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

See you in November.

Dan

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Hi Brian

I think you will find lots of good history on this car, I will send the advertisements from the last few times it sold.

Ryan

[scuncio]

Nice car, congratulations.

[Styles]

A recent picture (after the ride height was corrected).



Also, since the motor was previously discussed, we've obtained a couple more pictures of the engine's pad stamp when the car was found in 1993. # CE971700.

Update: We've been in talks with the original selling dealer's son -- this car was reportedly his demonstrator, and he is planning to pay us a visit this fall to examine the car and share his memories of the six months he drove it. Combined with the authentication interview/letter we obtained from the first retail owner, this 18 month research project one is nearly complete...

-Brian

[ssl78]

Looks much better Brian