My Classic Car - 67 Nickey Camaro L89 427....

[Stefano]

I have heard about this Camaro and seen pictures of it prior, but have never inspected the car or the docs. It is not included in the Nickey Registry.

While it has many "issues" and inconsistencies. I do not know if it is authentic or not at this point.

The NCRS data report would be a good place to start.

The Nickey advertising document is NOT consistent with other original Nickey documentation we have in our archives for early 1967.

You can obtain an authentic POP blank, which is stamped with the original vintage machine, as well as vintage tape, affixed to a vintage NOS blank booklet. I don't know if this one is authentic or not, but the data regarding the original owner and the car, might provide some immediate clues.

The Sears Story holds no water as Nickey had direct relationships with suppliers and even had their own wheels made. They had no reason to buy them at a retail store. Also the Nickey logo in the center cap was not used in 1967 so that is not authentic.

The Nickey crest grill emblem is not authentic. The tail panel Nickey Crest emblem sticker is a modern rendition. The Nickey fender emblems appear to be attached with two sided tape, which would more than likely make them modern.

We have never seen a vintage Nickey with a metal tail panel emblem, they were generally used on the side of the cowl hoods or front fenders as the crest sticker was generally used on the rear of the car.

The stinger hood in not consistent of what would have been used on an early Nickey Camaro.

The data provided regarding the total number of L89 Conversions produced is not accurate.

Nickey cars built in Chicago would also not have any reason to have Bill Thomas stickers added to them.

The Stickers on the headers are not authentic and Nickey Chevrolet had no issues installing headers on your Super Car prior to delivery in 1967, if they wre available.

[Lynn]

"and the F41 suspension, so it has the rear sway bar"

I hate to pile on, but this is how misinformation gets out there.

[Day2_69Z]

The header value as I stated earlier about being Bill Thomas "original /NOS" depends on just that.....
"REAL ONES" not Reproduction ones.
NO , I have never seen Headers with Decals ...only welded ID plates, inscribed Header Flanges or ID/part #'s on the Collectors..

I sold an Original Pair of NOS '69 Kustom headers SBC, years ago for big money.
And a very lightly used pair of first gen Bill Thomas

Headers about 9 years ago.....

My thoughts of 7 year ownership... was also skeptical about the integrity of all that was said.....
But like most everyone here,,,,, I know Nothing about it.

"Believe 1/2 of what you see
AND NONE of WHAT YOU HEAR"
as No ASS umption can be ass U ME.d

[Day2_69Z]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lynn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">&quot;and the F41 suspension, so it has the rear sway bar&quot;

I hate to pile on, but this is how misinformation gets out there.</div></div>

Lynn,
Well said.
Stories become facts of believe if told long enough and if the audience is being entertained as if its Gospel..

With respect to the this site and the membership....
Most people that have a quote, rare 1 of .....something , or carries a &quot;name&quot; to it.....
Don't know their A** from a Hole in the ground.....
About the Car, ....as.....they &quot;Bought a car &amp; a Story.....
I listen to people talk of cars and parts like they were there 40-45 years ago....and swear its the truth , when in fact they're repeating what Pete repeated to Re Pete.......ugggghh

[DW31S]

WOW!!! I'd like to find out where that guy got the car and the story (and for how much). And the P-O-P does indeed look very new.

[Day2_69Z]

most of the POP's come out of Texas...
From a Vendor with 40 years being a HEMMINGS advertiser.

$35 per Character on NOS Plates, tape &amp; machine.
X 65-80 characters adds up quick.

And some people question $500-$1,000 for the real one a previous owner has for Their Car.....

[John Brown]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Day2_69Z</div><div class="ubbcode-body">most of the POP's come out of Texas...
From a Vendor with 40 years being a HEMMINGS advertiser.

$35 per Character on NOS Plates, tape &amp; machine.
X 65-80 characters adds up quick.

And some people question $500-$1,000 for the real one a previous owner has for Their Car.....

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Lubbock no doubt.....

[67rs/ss]

I also would like to know the story on this one.
The pop has to be fake the engine code shows EI. There is one site showing EI to be 396/350hp and with the window sticker showing L78 opt for an early car, they both must be fake. So I'm inclined to think the Nickey paper work would be also.

[427TJ]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Also the Nickey logo in the center cap was not used in 1967 so that is not authentic. </div></div>

Plus, those center caps look like recent shallow type caps--not as tall as originals. Unless my eyes deceive me.

[DarrenX33]

Restoration detail makes it look like a model car.