Gibb 68 COPO Nova

[SS427]

Originally Posted by copo-2

I hate to ask as I should remember, but where was it we met?

I am betting it was as the Super Car Reunion the same year Frankie was having a pep talk with Annie before her run or maybe the year Frankie raced his Deuce. Those two could have been the same year. How may reunions did you make Frank.

[Charley Lillard]

Originally Posted by copo-2

Frank,
Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has been with me for 57 years coming November 11. I, myself, have survived for 83 years, but still have the urge to talk & listen to others.

The Nova has led me to friendship with many special people in relation to so many stories of others cars or past experiences. Being able to look back in the past with others has been a highlight of my personal life!

I hate to ask as I should remember, but where was it we met?

Can I have it :-) ?

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by copo-2

Frank,
Yes, I do still have the Nova. It has been with me for 57 years coming November 11. I, myself, have survived for 83 years, but still have the urge to talk & listen to others.

The Nova has led me to friendship with many special people in relation to so many stories of others cars or past experiences. Being able to look back in the past with others has been a highlight of my personal life!

I hate to ask as I should remember, but where was it we met?

----Ray,,,I'm just at the cusp of the 80's (77 going on 78) and can say I agree with your comments. So wish I would have had a way to hang on to a number of the many cars that passed thru my hands. Payments precluded me keeping so many back then. Even so it has always been fun in so many ways. Feel the same way about friendships!....Bill S

[Copo_Cartel]

Kim and I had some great times together. It started out talking cars… Then it got off the rails talking about everything but cars and then we laughed a lot. He was very good to me and no matter what if my phone rang. I would look down and smile, knowing when I picked it up him and I were going to be laughing at some point he is very well missed by several people .

[Xplantdad]

Originally Posted by Copo_Cartel

Kim and I had some great times together. It started out talking cars… Then it got off the rails talking about everything but cars and then we laughed a lot. He was very good to me and no matter what if my phone rang. I would look down and smile, knowing when I picked it up him and I were going to be laughing at some point he is very well missed by several people .

Yep, for sure! Thanks for the messages yesterday, Doug!




Kim was good people...two of my favorite pics that I took of him at the SuperCar reunions...






Ken Tibor is standing next to Kim!

[SS427]

Kim was a hoot and there was never a dull moment with him. We sure had some good times at the reunions with him over the years.

[copo-2]

Originally Posted by SS427

Kim was a hoot and there was never a dull moment with him. We sure had some good times at the reunions with him over the years.

That was Kim, not only as a hoot to be around, but became serious in the legendary Fred Gibb’s involvement with Chevrolet hi-performance.

In post #48 you posted a picture of a Grecian Green Nova that I believe he had ties with as owner. Dennis & Annie Hartweg, another important part of the Gibb legacy, would proudly purchase that car to represent the Gibb Chevrolet Dealership in its history of the COPO Novas.

Below, is another picture of the beautifully restored Grecian Green Nova, 1 of 10 in that color.

[copo-2]

This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick Harrell/Fred Gibb 427 COPO Nova.

[SS427]

Originally Posted by copo-2

This picture is of the former Kim Howies Dick Harrell/Fred Gibb 427 COPO Nova.

I believe Dennis and Annie also owned this one. I think it is now in the hands of Kevin Suydam.

[copo-2]

You are correct, Rick! Thanks for the reminder!