Let's see...I've personally decoded your VIN number

,which says this car is a 66 Chevelle, SS396 2 dr. sport coupe, made in Atlanta/Lakewood, Georgia. If the paint was enamel, the paint code would be "W", if it's lacquer, it should be "3W", and the two letter engine code should be "ED" (for 396/325, manual trans). Sounds like an awesome car. Mind if I ask what the "good news" is?