As the 2012 Super Chevy Show series rolled into St. Louis, it was hard to believe in the show's 30-plus year history we'd never stopped there before. While walking around the show, we were taken aback by the quality and performance of the cars in the field. As our ever-observant tech editor Calin Head put it, "There were just way too many 10-second show cars to believe. The guys in St. Louis like their cars quick and clean!" From the stock muscle cars (including two '69 Yenko Camaros) to full modifieds, the variety in St. Louis was top notch, along with a lot of the stories proud owners were sharing with us. Between the registered show cars and Bow Tie Boulevard (non-judged) entries, there were some 500 pristine Bow Ties assembled in the center of the oval. There was also nearly 400 more racing in the quarter-mile. Gateway management pulled out all stops for the inaugural event. There were free laps on the oval racetrack for the car show participants after 5 p.m. on Saturday and over one hundred entrants took advantage of this exciting opportunity. Also, Chevrolet Performance was giving out free T-shirts at its booth and you could drive any number of new Chevys on a coned-off portion of the track on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There were Corvettes, Camaros, small-cars, and trucks to sample. We wish there was enough space to show all of them in the pages of this issue, but if you head over to superchevy.com, we've got a gallery with most of them posted to the website. Lindell Hilling almost had his immaculate '55 hardtop on two wheels past the lights at the strip. This shoebox racer was so clean and nice it could've easily taken home awards from the show side.Lindell Hilling almost had his immaculate '55 hardtop on two wheels past the lights at the Nice disco era Novas are tough to find. Add diesel power to one, like Aladdin Garris did...Nice disco era Novas are tough to find. Add diesel power to one, like Aladdin Garris did.. ...and you essentially have a unicorn wearing a Chevy badge. It actually runs on used French fry oil....and you essentially have a unicorn wearing a Chevy badge. It actually runs on used Fren This Nova had a Yenko inspired theme but was way more than just a pretty car. Yes, the Aztec gold and black stripes look good but the massive engine is what dreams are made of. And if the Nova wasn't enough to get the race fuel running in your veins there was always the Vette, which had a big set of turbos cramming air into it.This Nova had a Yenko inspired theme but was way more than just a pretty car. Yes, the Azt Greg Callum's '69 Chevelle packed a pair of turbos under the hood, and a host of custom mods that had us drooling. Watch for a feature on this ragtop in a future issue of Super Chevy.Greg Callum's '69 Chevelle packed a pair of turbos under the hood, and a host of custom mo When was the last time you saw an original six-cylinder first-gen Camaro? Tom Schilly's Matador Red '68 is a rare sight, bought by his father new and restored by Tom himself.Tom Schilly's Matador Red '68 is a rare sight, bought by his father new and restored by To Another one of our drag car award winners was Eric Earney and his home built '67 Camaro. Eric's long hauled his car on Power Tour, while still being able to make 11-second runs down the dragstrip, thanks to healthy LS power.Another one of our drag car award winners was Eric Earney and his home built '67 Camaro. E This '79 El Camino had one of the slickest interiors we have ever seen in one of these G-body trucks. Greg Cragg from St. Peters, Missouri, used parts from a GTO, Camaro, and Silverado to create his perfect cabin. The star of the interior for us is the custom-made door panels, which feature elements from a fourth-gen Camaro.This '79 El Camino had one of the slickest interiors we have ever seen in one of these G-b Oh, and did we mention that under all that smooth red paint is the heart of an animal. The ElCo is running a 555 Dart big-block and runs mid 12s in the quarter.Oh, and did we mention that under all that smooth red paint is the heart of an animal. The One of our drag car winners was David Reich (in front) and his '84 Monte Carlo SS. David bought the car new and eventually turned it into this still street legal drag car. Eric Luig (far left) now takes the wheel and pilots the car while Perry and Sharon Thomas take on pit duties.One of our drag car winners was David Reich (in front) and his '84 Monte Carlo SS. David b The Revell Make N Take provided some welcome respite from the sun for kids and their parents. Revell's program to encourage kids in the art of model building takes place at all Super Chevy Shows and other events across the country.The Revell Make N Take provided some welcome respite from the sun for kids and their paren Jeff Smith had the wheels up on his '70 Chevelle every pass. There are even scrape marks on the rear bumper from getting it way up. We asked why he didn't run a set of wheelie bars and he responded with, "wheelie bars are for wussies."Jeff Smith had the wheels up on his '70 Chevelle every pass. There are even scrape marks o Another rare one in the show field was Gary Stock's '59, two-door Brookwood wagon. Gary added LS power and some modern interior comforts to make this rare batwing a comfortable cruiser for going to Super Chevy Shows.Gary added LS power and some modern interior comforts to make this rare batwing a comforta 1 | 2 | » | View Full Article By Calin Head Enjoyed this Post? 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