It's well documented the first LS6 pre production cars were converted 396's,of those dedicated for eval and buff mag articles all went to the crusher- because they were not DOT or emissions certified.
I think we all want to believe in cars of this mystique- how many have actually been found?. Where's the Z16 vert?. Urban legend is great fodder for discussion- but until you get undisputed proof..i'm from Cali via Missouri
Buff mag articles like the Bill Clements L89/LS6, and this one are just irresponsible journalisim IMO. They perpetuate the myth, just like that Reggie ZL1 rebody at BJ last year.