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Stefano
12-01-2006, 10:07 PM
The Tin Soldier is a 9561 Copo Camaro sold out of Queens City Chevrolet in Ohio. They were known for selling some of the baddest Muscle cars in the area.

This Copo has had only 4 prior owners and its complete history, from the day it was transported to the dealership until today is know and well documented.

It was originally a Garnet Red 4 speed car which was turned into a race car and painted black very early in its life.

The Copo features a Dana rear with leaf springs and a TH-400 trans with a fresh professionally built 1969 512 .030 over and what I'm told are the original 840 heads and a host of other race ready parts and internals.

The car is mini tubbed, but most of the original frame rails, trunk pans, extentions, floor pans, cowl, 1/4s doors, fenders and hood are all original to the car.

The trim tag and Vins have never been removed or messed with.

Both fender extensions have an upside down 427 factory marking.

The interior, but for the missing back seats and carpet is mostly original.

The car shows very low mileage, most of it 1/4 mile at a time.

The car was freshend up with an effort to keep any and all of the original or vintage race components, by Victor Dagostino.

$245,000.00 obo, photo courtesy of Dennis Cumby.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Tin%20Soldier%20Copo/TinSoldier.jpg

sean70ss
12-02-2006, 06:56 PM
Does Clint Richmond still own them? I know I sold them to him. Just curious. sean

Stefano
12-03-2006, 09:27 PM
I purchased both through Clint, Vitar from Joe Z. and Tin Soldier directly from Clint.

427king
12-03-2006, 09:56 PM
Does anyone know which ZL1 would have been in Queen City C hevrolets showroom in late 1969?? I see from the ZL1 list none were listed from that dealer,but i know for a fact a new one was in the showroom in 1969...

Stefano
12-04-2006, 12:41 AM
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photo courtesy of Dennis Cumby.



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Maybe it was Bruce's photo? Either way thanks to both of you for the pics you took.

Xplantdad
12-04-2006, 12:57 AM
How about photo courtesy of the Yenko.net photo staff! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

quick-bowtie
12-04-2006, 03:02 AM
Stefano your PM box is full.

Stefano
12-11-2006, 01:29 AM
Tin Soldier COPO racing the Soul Survivor L89

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Tin%20Soldier%20Copo/tinsoldiervsSoulSurvivor.jpg

njsteve
12-11-2006, 03:01 AM
Check out the vintage "hair-do's" worn by the spectators in the stands.

SMGCO
12-11-2006, 06:59 AM
Awsome ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif No need to expand on that.

Mr BB Chevy
12-14-2006, 06:32 PM
I like the yellow camaro.... wink wink..

Mr BB Chevy
12-18-2006, 09:21 AM
Anyone have a clean, straight shot of the VITAR decal design? or the decal artwork?

Stefano
04-19-2007, 04:52 AM
New Price. $210,000.00 will consider quality trades and can Deliver to SCR10 if you run it at the track! Tin Soldier Pics (http://nickeychicago.net/vehicle.php?id=73)

SUPERSPORT
04-19-2007, 04:56 AM
Where do I sign?!

Stefano
04-19-2007, 05:03 AM
Is that pick-up or delivery?

Schonyenko2
04-19-2007, 07:36 AM
The Vitar artwork is exactly that. Artwork, not a decal. Most everything other than the small sponsor decals are brush painted on. This guys been doin it a long time. And he's quite a character. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Mr BB Chevy
04-22-2007, 06:54 AM
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The Vitar artwork is exactly that. Artwork, not a decal. Most everything other than the small sponsor decals are brush painted on. This guys been doin it a long time. And he's quite a character. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

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as far as i know, my car had a VITAR decal. Im trying to recreate the decal.


http://www.dragracers.org/Soul_Survivor/allen_2.jpg
http://www.dragracers.org/Soul_Survivor/sherwood_allen_ss_ea_76_sports.jpg

Schonyenko2
04-22-2007, 08:09 AM
Other than the red letters, on the yellow background, the one on the Vitar cars door is correct. It was copied from the original picture posted in SS/DI? magazine. There's an outside chance one of the previous owners may have a decal. Maybe check with Stefano about that.

joey
04-22-2007, 04:45 PM
NICE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stefano
10-14-2007, 10:43 AM
New Price $175,000.00

Stefano
02-18-2008, 07:02 PM
Still available. Offer or trades considered. http://http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/StefanoBimbi/Tin%20Soldier%20Copo/TinSoldierCOPOvintageracepic.jpg

Photo Credit: Sherm Thatcher

Stefano
04-22-2008, 05:15 AM
Guaranteed Not to be a "rebody" Original Trim Tag and VIN plate have never been off the car!!!

Square off against Red Alert at the Super Car Reunion.

sYc
04-22-2008, 06:13 PM
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Guaranteed Not to be a "rebody" Original Trim Tag and VIN plate have never been off the car!!!

Square off against Red Alert at the Super Car Reunion.

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Crap..everybody wants to run Red Alert. I may have to charge $$$ to line up against her. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
04-22-2008, 06:21 PM
I'll race ya Tom! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

olredalert
04-22-2008, 06:49 PM
------I told you that "Red" would be fun, Tom!!!!......Bill S

BUIZILLA
04-23-2008, 09:39 PM
what's it run now in the 1/4??

Stefano
04-24-2008, 01:22 AM
Let's find out!

Stefano
07-28-2008, 07:39 AM
Cash talks!!! Need to sell.