Jack Shaw Chev. Euclid Ohio

[copo69]

I called the Stinn dealership back in the early 90's after finding my car came from Stinn's. I always asked for the finance dept when checking dealers for paperwork. The people started questioning me pretty hard on what my business was and then told me the dealership was closing and nothing was available. I was told later the Feds had come in and shut Ed down to to gambling and embezelment.

[Mr. Chevy]

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I called the Stinn dealership back in the early 90's after finding my car came from Stinn's. I always asked for the finance dept when checking dealers for paperwork. The people started questioning me pretty hard on what my business was and then told me the dealership was closing and nothing was available. I was told later the Feds had come in and shut Ed down to to gambling and embezelment.

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Yes this is pretty much accurate information. I know the woman who now lives in his old home which is also in the city where the dealership was. She stated that he and his wife just "vanished" from the home and it went into foreclosure which is when she purchased it. She stated that the Stinns left all of their personal belongings inside the home, clothing and furniture. She said it was pretty odd.. But I guess he was on the run for a long time and I think later located in Florida. However, he is deceased now. This is probably why the dealership was questioning you hard about the stuff you wanted..

Rich

[PeteLeathersac]

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Last one...here's Ed's dealer badge from 69. It's a decal placed on the rear bumper.Pretty cool..

Steve

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VERY CL!!!
Betcha' some of the boys here could have fun photoshopping different faces/names into that one!.


Who's '63 is on the other side of Eddie's in the pic...does it say Jackshaw on the roof?.

~ Pete

[68l30]

Looks like Dyno Don's beside Fast Eddie....Yep, Ed was known to bet the payroll more than once...they were not always getting a paycheck on Friday thanks to Big Ed..this according to several past employees.....


Steve

[Mr. Chevy]

Here is a link to an older Ed Stinn commercial and old Ed himself... Enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9zGZkBDIGk

Rich

[68l30]

Man that brought back a ton of memories.....I always loved the music and the Hitchcock ending.....


Steve

[m22mike]

Mr Chevy
Thanks for posting that. I had all but forgotten that add.

Mike

[olredalert]

------I had no idea 'ol Ed had such an illustrious past. I just wanted a 435 Vette and didnt want to wait any longer. I had ordered one with sidepipes in Sept. and they kept setting back the build date so I finally gave up and bought the Riverside Gold one from big Ed Stinn. Actually got a very decent deal as well..........Bill S

[michiganjim]

Originally Posted by 68l30

Jackshaw.....One word not two....


Steve

one word sorry typo

[32KZ]

Originally Posted by copo69

My 3E car came from Lorain, Oh and was sold used at Ben Lupe Chev in Avon Lake after original owner traded for an Impala after owning it for approx 1 month. Car was sold new at Ed Stinn in Cleveland. Car lived all it's life in that area until I bought it in 1984.

When you bought it did it have a Lakewood roll bar in it,,psychedelic paint job?

I grew up in Lorain, got a pick of the Z next to a local guy my dad knew who had a COPO. In our front yard,1976. There are a few quick clips of the car running at 42 on youtube.

Just curious,small world.