Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko Clone
To Ford fans, Carroll Shelby is the high-priest of performance.
Chevy loyalists revere a Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, car dealer named
Don Yenko. Yenko had a deserved reputation for driving, building,
and selling dominating Chevrolets, starting in '65 with
well-crafted super Corvairs. He advanced to installing 427ci
Corvette V-8s in '67 and '68 Camaros, performing 118 of the
transplants. These $4,200 ponies ran in the low 13's right off his
shop floor.
Not quite as rare, and not nearly as valuable as the original, but
this one has some superpower under the hood...a consigner stated
500+ horsepower 496ci V8 with lots of goodies much like the
original. You can even drive this one every day as it can sit in
traffic and god forbid if something happens just get it fixed. All
wrapped up and looking amazingly just like the original, but
updated with 4 wheel power disc brakes, Vintage Air heat and AC, a
beefed up chassis, and updated gauges. Mrs. Yenko says "Everyday
would be Mother's Day with a new to you Chevrolet Camaro from Yenko
Chevrolet", and this writer is inclined to agree!
Exterior
With this unassuming original Camaro look, you may pass it right
by, however upon closer inspection, that Hugger Orange in beautiful
condition, miles deep and buffed to near perfection with a few
touch ups and areas of orange peel, sports some correct white 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 a cowl
induction hood over top of a 4-barrel Holley carburetor directly
underneath. Also, a white 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. Noted are some
areas that were skipping during the color sand and buffing process
on the rear quarter panels, but one must look hard to notice them.
A beautiful Hugger Orange steel top is on and has nice chromed
trimmings surrounding the glass. Chrome bumpers are excellent, dual
pipes peek out from under the rear, and on all 4 corners are
15-inch polished American Racing Torque Thrust wheels shod in
staggered width raised white letter radials. A note to the grille
which is egg crate style. Very few liberties were taken on the
exterior making this clone like a perfect carbon copy of the
original.
Interior
Swinging open the well balanced door and we are met with an orange
vinyl covered molded door panel with a swoopy armrest and bright
chrome strip following suit. The bottom of the panel is dressed in
clean black carpet and gives nice contrast. Smooth orange vinyl
bolsters with orange and black houndstooth cloth inserts covers the
recovered front buckets and rear bench, this interior is fab! Up
front there is a new black dash pad, updated AutoMeter instruments
within a faux carbon fiber bezel, and fronting this masterpiece is
a thick wood rimmed steering wheel perched atop a polished tilt
column. Also, an aftermarket AM/FM radio and chrome slides for the
Vintage Air AC & Heat controls are noted. A sea of calm black
carpet douses the floors and is in nice condition holding the
chrome armed and white ball topped shifter on the hump. Peering
upward reveals a tight black headliner with a working dome light.
Rounding out our tour is the well restored trunk with its speckle
painted finish.
Drivetrain
A consignor stated 496ci V8 making 500+hp resides within the
cleanly restored engine bay. A polished aluminum serpentine belt
drive system is on the front and we note a heavy duty aluminum
radiator. Hanging on to each side are ribbed and polished valve
covers and on top an Edelbrock aluminum intake fed by a 4-barrel
Holley 750cfm carburetor. The transmission is a Muncie M22 rock
crusher 4-speed manual circa 1970 and on the rear is a Ford 9"
locker axle. Exhaust is evacuated via a pair of Hooker headers and
Pypes mufflers.
Undercarriage
Stunningly clean and beautiful underneath for this rotisserie
restored car with jet black frame and floor pans, rust free
suspension, and like new dual exhaust. Independent coil springs
suspension for the front, and leaf springs for the rear. The
chassis has been strengthened with the addition of subframe
connectors and power disc brakes are on all 4 corners to bring this
heavy hitting pony car to a halt.
Drive-Ability
This car is a handful for sure and compounding that is my tendency
to get a little goosey with my boot. The car accelerated at a
breakneck pace, stopped nicely, and handling was very good for a
muscle car with power steering. All functions were operating as
they should on my test drive, although I did experience a few
hiccups from the engine until it was fully warmed up.
We want another one just like the other one, and we have both an
original and now a clone. It's very difficult to tell each one from
the other, until you look under the hood! This one with more power,
some modern conveniences, and the benefit of 4 wheel disc brakes. A
very well-done clone of a Yenko Camaro that you don't have to be
afraid to drive.
124379N599281
1-Chevrolet
24-Camaro V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
9-1969
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
599281-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 69 12437-1969 Camaro 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY NOR116800-Norwood Body #
TR 723-Midnight Green Standard Vinyl Buckets
PNT 59 S-Frost Green, Green Vinyl Top
09D-4th Week September
X11-Style Trim Group
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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.