Vehicle Description
1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko Tribute
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, two people would be
very happy today. One is Elvis, and the other is Don Yenko. In
1967, Yenko dropped a 427 into a Camaro, added some other
performance parts and created the now legendary Yenko Camaro. This
was after his successful foray into the SCCA with Stinger Corvairs,
and the rest, as they say, is history. Chevelles were also subject
to his magic touch and ingenuity, but only 99 1969 Yenko Chevelles
were created making owning one a rare opportunity with a major
capital investment needed up front.
For consignment a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko tribute showing
19,270 miles which are not actual. It possesses some go fast parts
and some cosmetic embellishments and a real Yenko in similar
condition could easily push past six figures.
Exterior
Our car pays tribute to the Dover White that covered real Yenkos,
one of the eight colors found on these special Chevelles. Of
course, no Yenko would be complete without the stripe package which
begins with two wide bands that terminate with an arrow on the hood
and the acronym for Super Yenko Car, and continuing on the triple
side stripe, ever widening, and finishing on the rear quarter with
the famous name, finally flipping north towards the sky. In back,
the latch panel contains two more field marks, the Yenko badge
coupled with the 427 marker, flanked by tail lights and exhaust
tips that drip with muscular attraction. A black vinyl tops the car
and is in good shape while 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels hold
staggered size tires. Imperfections include some patching and touch
ups at the base of the window, edge wear on a door, bubbling on the
door skin and numerous other areas, and uneven body work in the
door jamb and other areas.
Interior
Multi pleated black vinyl door panels with silver trim pieces are
in good shape and lead us to the black bucket seats. Both wear SYC
on the headrests and the driver's lower shows some patina with
curving piping trim and some compression on the back. The rear
bench appears fresh and clean. A tilt steering column holds a 3
spoke wood steering wheel, leading to a standard instrument cluster
augmented by a tachometer mounted just under the gas gauge. Our
attention is drawn to the somewhat lumpy dash pad above until we
check out the climate panel and AM/FM/Cassette radio just below it
followed by a twin gauge package for oil pressure and water temp
added below the dash. A horseshoe shifter rides the center column
above some faux burlwood trim and low pile black loop carpet covers
the floor nicely. The headliner is superb and is home to the
clipped-on shoulder harnesses, provided in the days before
three-point seatbelts. Our trunk is clean with covered spare taking
up some real estate.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, a Yenko badged 427ci V8 which our consignor states
has about 5,600 miles on the build is stated to have mild cam,
roller rockers and MSD ignition. An Edelbrock 750cfm4-barrel
carburetor is perched on a Weiand intake manifold, all topped with
a chrome air filter cover to match the big valve covers. The
rebuilt TH400 transmission is warrantied until November 2025 and
includes a heavy duty B&M shift kit, high gear clutch drum, and
2500rpm stall converter. In back is a 12 bolt with 4.10 gears and
Positraction. Newer brakes augment the power discs in front and
power drums in the back.
Undercarriage
The cleanliness begins with a new gas tank with new float inside
and straps on the outside, mounted just behind the chrome
differential cover. The rest of the underside is clean two with
just a couple of drops of oil on the pan. Dual exhaust hit an
H-pipe before a pair of FlowMaster mufflers, then exit via oval
chrome tips out back. Coil spring suspension is up front with the
standard 4 link with coil springs in back.
Drive-Ability
You don't have to close your eyes and imagine you're in a real
Yenko, this one gives off authentic vibes with that double stripe
and arrow leading the way. The 427 fires up with a substantial roar
and we pull the horseshoe into drive and the Chevelle eagerly hits
the test loop, providing good power and acceleration along with
straight tracking, excellent braking, and admirable handling. No
issues or surprises here, the big engine is the star of the show.
Meanwhile, all functions operate as intended. While Classic Auto
Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of
our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working
at the time of your purchase.
Like Cobra replicas, well done Yenko tributes are widely accepted
as legitimate collectibles and that's how you know how truly
legendary the products of Carroll Shelby and Don Yenko have become.
They're so good, so important to automotive history and culture,
that efforts to merely copy the attributes is worthy of praise and
an E-ticket ride to car shows, cruise nights, and cars and coffee
events. Beyond the legendary status, they're just darn fun to drive
and that's certainly represented in this '69 Chevelle. We've had
our share of Yenko Camaro tributes, and this Chevelle presents a
unique opportunity to wear the SYC badge of honor!
136379G323385
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
9-1969
G-Framingham, MA Assy Plant
323385-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 69 13637-1969 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY FM52657-Framingham Body #
TR 762-Dark Blue Rior Cloth
PNT 53B-Glacier Blue, Black Top
01A-1st Week January
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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