NicKey Registry

The Official NicKey Registry

Established to help preserve and record the history of NicKey Chevrolet, NicKey Chicago, and NicKey Performance built and sold vehicles. Authenticated. Documented. Protected.

About the Registry

Six decades of provenance, kept on record.

The NicKey Registry is the authoritative archive of every documented NicKey-built and NicKey-sold vehicle. Registry information is held in confidence and is not publicly distributed — certifications are issued only to the registered vehicle’s owner of record.

All inspections take place at the NicKey facility in Loves Park, Illinois. Our team verifies VIN tags, trim tags, drivetrain components, and supporting documentation against original dealer records before a vehicle is added to the registry.

Conversion Super Cars

Cars the manufacturer wouldn’t dare build.

NicKey Conversion Super Cars are the dealer-built big-block cars that defined the “Original Super Car Headquarters” reputation — vehicles ordered by customers and converted in-house at NicKey Chevrolet beyond what the factory would deliver from the production line.

Featured Entry

1973 NicKey Super Camaro Stage III 454 LS6

One of just two documented second-generation NicKey big-block Super Car conversions known to exist. Special-ordered directly from NicKey Chevrolet by the original owner, who was flown into the heart of Chicago to drive his new super car home.

Drag Race Cars

Quarter-mile heritage, sponsored by NicKey.

The cars that carried the NicKey name down drag strips across the country — from match-race funny cars of the late 1960s to documented record holders. Each entry traces back to NicKey sponsorship or driveline support.

Featured Entry

1966 Dickie Harrell Chevy II 396 Funny Car

Dickie Harrell’s injected big-block 396 Chevy II match racer, sponsored by NicKey Chevrolet and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Best of 9.44 at 144 mph (per draglist.com) during the early funny car era. Photo credit: Bob Plumer and Drag Race Memories.

Road Race Cars

USRRC, Can-Am, and the Stardust Grand Prix.

Sports racers built and sponsored by NicKey for the USRRC, Canadian, and inaugural Can-Am seasons of the mid-1960s — documented chassis with verified period racing history.

Featured Entry

1966 NicKey Vinegaroon Genie CanAm6

Originally a Genie Mk10 built by Joe Huffaker, the Vinegaroon finished 2nd at the 1965 Nassau Tourist Trophy and won the 1966 Las Vegas Stardust Grand Prix USRRC opener. Driven by John Cannon and Hollywood stunt driver Bob Harris. Primary sponsor: NicKey Chevrolet.

Vintage Continuation

NicKey Chicago Inc. Collection — serial #001 builds.

Modern continuation cars built to the original NicKey specification and serialized through the NicKey Chicago Inc. Collection. Each vehicle is rotisserie restored and documented for registry inclusion.

Featured Entry

1969 NicKey Camaro ZL1 Coupe & 1969 NicKey Chevelle

Continuation #001 Camaro ZL1: 427ci ZL1 engine, M22 transmission, 12-bolt posi with 4.10 gears, original Hugger Orange — rotisserie restored and Gold award show winner.

Continuation #001 Chevelle: 427ci iron block, M40 transmission, 12-bolt posi, original Hugger Orange Super Sport — Gold award winner, featured at the Super Car Reunion.

Submit Your Vehicle

How to register a NicKey vehicle.

Inspections take place at our Loves Park, IL facility. To open a registry file on your vehicle, please prepare the following items in advance — incomplete submissions slow the process for everyone.

Vehicle title held in the applicant’s name
Current photographs of the vehicle (exterior & interior)
Clear, legible images of the VIN tag and trim tag
Supporting documentation — original work orders, affidavits, period photography
NCRS dealer data report
Signed NicKey Registry agreement
Advance payment of inspection fees, in full

Questions about your car?

Talk to a NicKey registrar.

Call our Loves Park office or send us a note — we’ll point you to the right registrar for your category.

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