Vehicle Description
Back in 1967, former race car driver and performance car
entrepreneur Don Yenko sought to meet a burgeoning demand in the
muscle car market - upping the horsepower ante on the already
powerful factory-equipped Camaro by dropping in a larger and much
more powerful Corvette engine, and adding several other performance
upgrades to create an absolute monster of a still street legal
Chevy. Yenko's production capacity was limited - only about 300
Camaros received his attention during the initial three-year span
they were offered, rendering them nearly impossible to obtain.
Carrying on the legacy of that almost mythical breed of Camaro,
this 1969 is as skillful a re-creation as you could ever imagine
and, due to a handful of well-chosen add-ons, even exceeds the
lofty standards set by the original.
It doesn't take long to realize you're in the presence of something
truly special when you view this car. Its curb appeal is off the
charts. The Dover White paint is in stellar shape - accented by the
signature Yenko striping, which themselves show razor sharp edges
and, with the distinct "Yenko Super Car" lettering on the "twin
snorkel" hood, they mirror the pattern on its inspiration
perfectly. From the windshield back, all the glass is crystal clear
and the chrome on the bumpers and trim are looking their best. Just
as you'd likely expect from a veritable museum piece like this, the
body panels have been installed with care, resulting in perfect
gaps and doors that open and shut very smoothly.
Suffice to say, the magic doesn't end when you open the door and
climb inside. The black and white houndstooth check upholstery on
the bucket seats in front and the bench seat in back has an
undeniable era-appropriate "cool" factor and shows almost no
perceptible wear at all. Just beyond the stock Camaro steering
wheel, the dash area is an impressive merger of new and original
technology, with the standard-issue Camaro gauges working alongside
a set of aftermarket, white-faced gauges seamlessly installed in
the center console, just in front of that distinctive horseshoe
shifter. Just to the side, a retro-looking AM/FM radio sits at the
ready, bearing the signature Chevy bowtie. In back, the trunk area
is in great shape, lined with fabric matching the interior, and a
full-sized spare securely resting inside.
The core of Yenko's intent was to create otherworldly performance
in an already potent, V8 equipped Camaro and the evidence of that
intent is on full display here. Mirroring Yenko's original
creations, a powerful 427 cubic inch V8 sits under the hood. How
powerful? Considering its predecessors were tested at 450
horsepower, and an Edelbrock intake, MSD ignition and a few other
upgrades enter into the equation here . . . VERY powerful. A
generously sized aluminum radiator, paired with a large electric
fan, sits up front to keep your temperatures in check. Matched with
a TH400 3-speed transmission and sporting 4.11 gears in back, the
off the line capability here is incredible! Despite all that muscle
under the hood, this is also a very navigable car in everyday
settings, with power disc brakes on all four corners and very
responsive power steering. This category-killing muscle car tribute
sits with a great, slightly inclined stance on a set of 18"
polished aluminum rims, outfitted with BF Goodrich G-Force
T/As.
Looking for that rare muscle car tribute that actually exceeds the
abilities of its inspiration? You have to check out this 1969
Chevrolet Camaro Yenko Tribute. Call today!
