For Sale: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko in Charlotte, North Carolina

Don Yenko's story is the stuff of legends, and prices on authentic Yenko Chevrolets bear out his amazing legacy of high performance, factory-built horsepower. Just last year, two authentic 1968 Yenko Camaros crossed Mecum's auction block for $350K and $600K. But, in a market where investment grade metal and hobby cars are becoming increasingly polar, most enthusiasts don't care to drop six figures on something that's fit for red ropes and a climate controlled museum. Instead, the smart hobbyist who likes to actually drive and enjoy his cars buys a well-done classic like this rockin' Rally Sport tribute. Mixing an acute attention to accuracy with striking aesthetics, a fully detailed big block and a professional restoration, this Chevy is the ultimate combination of heritage and fun!

PRESENCE

One can't help but smile when they look at a Camaro this cool. Created as a tribute to the 11 1968 Camaro Rally Sports Yenko hot rodded, it's everything car guys dream of from the first time they say "muscle car" to the day they trade their high octane V8 for an electric rascal motor. Decked in vivid red 2-stage, and displaying "427" branded Super Sport stripes, this Chevy is the product of a detailed, ground-up restoration that was completed by Tony's Muscle Cars of Sugarloaf, Pennsylvania. At the front of the car, a polished bumper frames an attractive Rally Sport grille, crisp Rally Sport parking lamps and a familiar D80 chin spoiler. At the top of that grille, a Camaro-branded cowl leads a replica Yenko hood, stainless-trimmed glass and fade-free vinyl. At the sides of that hood, sculpted fenders hang bold "Camaro" and "YENKO" scripts between bright door handles, a standard mirror and correct Rally Sport rocker trim. And at the back of the car, a "YENKO 427" branded valance seats Satin Black paint behind Rally Sport taillights, a familiar D80 deck spoiler and a second polished bumper.

POWER

For many muscle car enthusiasts, nothing matches the mountainous torque of a stout big block; and there's no arguing that the lighter the car, the more entertaining the drive. Lift this well-done tribute's lightweight hood and you'll find a 454 cubic inch monster block which has been cleverly disguised to fool all but the most enlightened bowtie fans. At the top of the engine, air flows from a correct open-element cleaner in to a big Holley carburetor, which rides an aluminum Winters intake. At the sides of that intake, square-port heads hang solid lifters between spectacular, Yenko-branded valve covers and cast iron exhaust manifolds. And at the back of those tubes, a solid lifter cam spins a rebuilt points distributor, which sequences spark through pliable AC Delco Premium Wires. Aesthetically, the Satin Black engine bay is exceptionally clean, with not even a thin layer of dust sullying this Camaro's bright, Chevy Orange block. Date-correct emissions equipment has been painstakingly sourced and professionally restored. And details like GM hoses, a Delco-topped battery, and a dressed and decaled brake booster add the kind of finishing touches that'll make you want to pop the lid every time you park the car.

PERFORMANCE

Not only does this cool Yenko tribute feature a power-rich big block engine, it's also equipped with a legendary Muncie M21 4-speed that spins a 12-bolt, posi-traction axle around stout, 3.73 gears. That drivetrain hangs in a restored factory suspension that's finished with factory-style power steering, and power front disc and rear drum brakes. A thrill inducing soundtrack roars through chambered exhaust. And at the corners of the car, stainless-trimmed Pontiac Rallye IIs spin Yenko-themed center caps inside Coker Classic redline radials.

POISE

Open this F1's solid doors and you'll find an attractive Black interior that was installed during the car's extensive rebirth. A familiar combination of bench and bucket seats wear tight vinyl upholstery. In front of those thrones, a wood-trimmed dash hangs fully restored telemetry and crisp RetroSound audio above a rare Stewart Warner tachometer and correct Stewart Warner accessory gauges. Below that dash, fade-free carpet frames a simple Muncie shifter and stainless-trimmed foot pedals. And the driver carves curves through a reproduction Chevrolet Rally Wheel.

VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

Restoration photos

Restoration receipts

Very few enthusiasts are lucky enough to own a true Yenko Camaro, and, as always, good fortune often creates added responsibility. Keep it in a padded garage... Track down increasingly hard to find parts.... Don't drive it too much.... Check the forecast every two hours... You get the picture. This Camaro, built to be as close to an authentic Yenko as possible, provides one lucky enthusiast the opportunity to buy a first class classic that can be driven and paraded without worry! Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte for more information.

SUMMARY

Fresh, professional, ground-up restoration

454 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / Correct 427 appearance

4-speed manual transmission / Muncie M21

12-bolt posi-trac rear axle / 3.73 gears

Factory-style power steering

Power front disc and rear drum brakes

Lightweight Yenko-style hood

14x6 Pontiac Rally II Wheels with Y center caps

Correct appearing chrome 3-pod vintage Stewart Warner gauges below dash

Super rare vintage Stewart Warner dash mounted 9k tachometer

Restoration photos

Restoration receipts