Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet Camaro - 427ci V8 - 4 Speed Manual Transmission -
New Clutch and Throwout Bearing - 3.73 Gears - New Ceramic Coated
Headers - New 4 Core Radiator - Green Over Black Interior During
the 1960's, creative and intuitive dealerships began making
performance related modifications on new cars or cars that
customers would bring back to the dealerships for proven upgrades.
One of the most famous was Yenko Chevrolet, located in Canonsburg,
Pennsylvania. Don Yenko managed the company in 1950 and entered the
performance car market with a series of race-prepared Corvettes and
worked into full conversion jobs they based on other Chevrolet
models. Yenko worked closely with Chevrolet engineers and was
Chevrolet's answer to Ford and their relationship with Carrol
Shelby and Shelby America. The first Yenko model was the 1965
Corvair Stinger. It had more power, a better suspension and sharper
handling and a success on the racetracks, drawing attention of the
performance car public. With Chevy's introduction of the Camaro in
1967, Yenko started converting them to 427 V8 power. They sold the
Camaros as Yenko Super Cars. Modified with more power, wild
graphics and a long list of options. It made Yenko Camaros a
popular choice for a custom 427 V8 conversion on a SS Camaro.
Besides Camaros, Yenko produced Chevelles, Novas and Vegas that all
came with the signature stripes and crazy visual packages. One of
Yenko's crowning achievements came in 1969 when Yenko, who was
tired of selling Camaros with limited warranties because of his
modifications had convinced Chevy to add a 427-equipped Camaro to
its special equipment ordering system, known as COPO. This addition
of the 427-equipped Camaro to COPO made it possible for Yenko to
sell these cars with the GM-standard 5-year or 50,000-mile warranty
and heavily marketed these cars nationwide. The total number of
COPO Camaros produced and sold is unknown, but has been rumored as
anywhere from 500 to 1,000 and of these Yenko ordered a grand total
of 198 of the Camaro 427s available through the COPO program.
Naturally with the rarity and desirability of these cars the prices
have soared for these Yenko prepped COPO Camaros with the Hagerty
Valuation Tool valuing these cars from $233,000 - $469,000
depending on condition. Featured here for sale is a very well
prepped Tribute to the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko, which is far
more affordable solution to owning one of these rare cars and feel
comfortable driving. This car has been repainted in Fathom Green
with the correct Yenko SYC graphics, Yenko emblems, cowl induction
hood and rear spoiler. The paint has been well applied and shines
with a nice luster. The body is clean with no indications of any
rust or accident repair. The stainless trim and molding are all
present and nicely restored with what appears to be replacement
bumpers which presents with a nice shine. Inside the cabin the door
panels present as original with new seat upholstery free of any
rips or tears and the Yenko specific SYC logos on the front seat
head rests. Options include the factory gauges, including the dash
mounted tachometer and correct for COPO/Yenko 140 mph speedometer
and console mounted voltmeter, oil pressure, temperature and fuel
gauges. Other options include factory wood wheel, tilt steering and
glove box mounted remote trunk release. The factory sound system
has been upgraded to a Pioneer Super Tuner with AM/FM/Cassette
Tape/Mutil-CD player (CD player mounted in the trunk) with a pair
of rear mounted 6X9 MTX speakers and additional high-power amp. The
trunk is clean and well detailed with correct vinyl houndstooth
rubber mat. Under the hood sits the Yenko-era correct 427cid big
block V8 and the engine compartment is nicely detailed and presents
well. The V8 is topped with a Holley carburetor, Edelbrock
Performer intake, and correct 427 Mickey Thompson finned aluminum
valve covers. The ignition has been upgraded to a billit electronic
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