He intended for it to be a fast family car that he\u2019d have for a few years then trade in, he kept it instead. It has already required a restoration about 25 years ago due to Greg living in Michigan, but overall it has been a great ride with the 1969 Chevelle over the past several decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAll my friends bought muscle cars but I decided to keep mine.\u201d<\/p>Greg J<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Part of the reason Greg kept the Chevelle is that it is an SS396 car with the standard 325hp L35 and Muncie 4 speed. He intends to keep it in the family for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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