Old Picture: 4 New 71s, Pre-Delivery
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Old Picture: 4 New 71s, Pre-Delivery
Hi,
Here's a picture a good friend sent me. It was given to him by a friend of his that worked at this dealership. Luby Chevrolet in Boston.
It was taken in February of 1971 on the roof of the building where cars were stored. The dealership went out of business in 1978, but the building is still there.
Two 454 coupes, an Lt-! coupe, and a base engine convertible!!!
4 Nice cars. Maybe they all are still around?
Regards,
Alan
Notice the fit of the right side headlight door on the convertible! Maybe when the car was started the actuator pulled it back down?
Here's a picture a good friend sent me. It was given to him by a friend of his that worked at this dealership. Luby Chevrolet in Boston.
It was taken in February of 1971 on the roof of the building where cars were stored. The dealership went out of business in 1978, but the building is still there.
Two 454 coupes, an Lt-! coupe, and a base engine convertible!!!
4 Nice cars. Maybe they all are still around?
Regards,
Alan
Notice the fit of the right side headlight door on the convertible! Maybe when the car was started the actuator pulled it back down?
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Hi JLR,
I believe the rings and center caps were behind the seat until the dealer prepped the car for delivery.
Regards,
Alan
I believe the rings and center caps were behind the seat until the dealer prepped the car for delivery.
Regards,
Alan
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That's very cool to see.. Thanks Alan
I just need to find a way to go back in time to get me a set of those original trim rings...
I just need to find a way to go back in time to get me a set of those original trim rings...
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Hi bv,
I think they're the wrong colors too.
Or has yours been repainted a different color than it was originally?
Regards,
Alan
I think they're the wrong colors too.
Or has yours been repainted a different color than it was originally?
Regards,
Alan
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4 new vettes
I wonder if they are still on the roof and someone forgot them.
THANKS Alan for a great pic. R
THANKS Alan for a great pic. R
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Hi dd,
I noticed the same thing.... I thought maybe it was rock salt that was used back then to melt the ice and snow?
Certainly are some serious stains in any case!
Regards,
Alan
I noticed the same thing.... I thought maybe it was rock salt that was used back then to melt the ice and snow?
Certainly are some serious stains in any case!
Regards,
Alan
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I know you would and I woulda begged you to take me so I could lay hands on one, too. Then again, if we could time travel, think of the possibilities of all we know now... hmmnn.
As usual Alan, a fascinating image. You have a keen eye for the details.
I also see portions of: 2 Impalas (gold one looks older, '69 maybe), a Nova with a vinyl top (never cared for those tops), a Camaro next to that, and a Chevelle behind the Chevy II.
The Nova is an SS 350 car with auto and AC. The Camaro is a base model 6-cyl w/auto and AC.
Just messin' around... I don't know whether those cars are automatics or sticks.
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IF the build quality in 71 was as poor as it was in 74 then I'm not surprised at all the kitty litter in the photo. My 74 was thrown together. Don't get me wrong, though. It was the love of my life.