Just how rare/desirable is this car....

[Len]

Hi guys... Please help: About 2 months ago I bought a really nice '69 SS396 out of El Paso and had it shipped here to Canada. It turns out it may be a rare combo, and am now in the process of trying to find out just how desirable it is in the 'real world'. It is one of those 300-Deluxe based SS's; (the 13437 Coupe model, not the post). Very plain-jane; but seems to have an optional cloth (vinyl-weave?) bench interior. Here's the kicker: It's a Daytona Yellow 4-Speed car with about 75% original paint. According to Dan Carr; there were about 1789 of the 300D SS Coupes built. I can't see many people 'cheaping out' on the 80 bucks for the Malibu upgrade, then spending 42 for the special color paint. Therefore I am guessing maybe 5 or 10 were built in this combo.
...My question is whether Mike Meuller is 'correct' in his book "Illustrated Chevelle Buyers Guide" where he rates the desirability of the 300D SS's as 5-star; same as COPO and Yenko Chevelles. I can't imagine that myself; but it is his opinion, I suppose. As Yenko (and Chevelle in general) enthusiasts; I would appreciate your opinion on the desirability/value of this car; since it may have an effect on how I restore it. It really doesn't need much; has been in a 'time capsule' since '82; actually still has original exhaust and T-3's. Eric Gardner pointed me to this site when I inquired about his exh systems. Thank you very much for your time, I appreciate any comments. Len. ([email protected])