Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko
Don Yenko a major high-performance dealer for many years was
instrumental in laying the groundwork for the L72 Camaro. In the
years preceding 1969, Don Yenko performed many engine conversions
with the 427ci, replacing the factory engine in numerous Camaros
and Chevelles. In 1969 however, a new network of super car
distributors was established, and Yenko quickly realized it would
not be cost effective to swap out every engine. So, he contacted GM
and requested these 427's be installed from the factory. The COPO
9561 was established by GM from the central office, and the Yenko
Camaro was born, with an initial order of 201.
This wild ride is now on consignment here at Classic Auto Mall. It
is now in the hands of its 3rd owner and due to a full restoration,
it is in near perfect condition. It is almost perfect, and a work
of automotive art.
Exterior
With this unassuming original Camaro look, you may pass it right
by, however upon closer inspection, that Daytona yellow in
beautiful condition, miles deep and buffed to perfection, sports
some correct Yenko stickers in the form of a Yenko Diamond on the
front of the hood, and dual racing stripes going to the windshield,
ending in an cowl induction hood covering a 4-barrel Holly carb
directly underneath. Also, a black side spear sticker, starting at
the front quarter, and racing rearward widens at the rear quarter
with more Yenko badging, ending upward framing a rear spoiler. A
beautiful black vinyl top is on and has nice chromed trimmings
surrounding the glass. Chrome bumpers are excellent, dual poles
peek out from under the rear, and on all 4 corners are 15-inch
rally wheels. A note to the grille which is egg crate style and is
just perfect.
Interior
Fully restored it is hard to find any fault on this interior. Nice
black door panels have shiny cranks and a nifty rectangular Camaro
badge in the center. Beautiful buckets draped in black vinyl float
in a sea of unmarked nice black carpet. The simple original dash is
upfront, as is the original steering wheel. Added are a trio of
gauges relaying pertinent information to the driver, which hang
under the center of the dash. Above the headliner seems fairly
tight with a few panels showing just a bit of sagging. The
headrests on the buckets have a Yenko vinyl applique badge on each
one.
Drivetrain
The mean spirited 427ci V8 L72 is correct, original and numbers
matching. It sports the correct MN stamping code, correct Holly
Carb, #3959164GE List 4346 983 is atop the correct intake manifold
direct from Chevrolet. A numbers matching 4-speed manual Muncie M21
transmission is strapped to the rear of the menacing mill, and a
correct posi trac Eaton 12-bolt 4.10 rear axle is noted. One must
understand how rare it is for a Yenko Camaro to retain its original
drivetrain. Most were thrashed, abused, crashed, or ridden hard and
put away wet so this American Icon is truly a shining star.
Undercarriage
Just wonderfully restored with clean and sound undercarriage parts,
power disc brakes up front, and power drums in the rear.
Drive-Ability
This car fires up immediately and runs just swimmingly as expected.
Due to its intrinsic value we allowed the consigner to demonstrate!
We can say the front end will lift upon acceleration and it sounded
fantastic.
A piece of COPO history here with an enterprising speed man taking
advantage of the system, until it was found out that any dealer
could order a COPO Camaro and indeed the engines were being
installed within the factory confines. Still the initial concept is
there, and overall, we are looking at very limited production
numbers. And this particular car is well documented, and in
wonderful condition.
Correct Alternator #1100837
Correct Ignition Coil #1115238
Correct Water Pump #3969811
Incorrect Distributor #1112168
This Car Carries the Following COPO Codes:
COPO 9561 (L72 427ci V8 425hp)
COPO 9737 (Sport Car Conversion)
VIN Decode
124379N677385
1-Chevrolet
24-Camaro V8
37-Sport Coupe
9-1969
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
677385-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 6912437-1969 Camaro V8 Sport Coupe
BDY NOR107789-Norwood Body #
TR 711-Black Standard Interior
PNT 76B-Daytona Yellow, Black Vinyl Top
08D-4th Week August 1969 Build
X44-Base Car
D80-Air Spoiler Equipment Group
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
