Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Ground-up restoration completed in 2012
Date-correct 427 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
Date-correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Date-correct 12-bolt rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 3.55
gears
Correct Standard Midnight Green interior
Custom Emerald Green paint / Yenko Super Car decals
15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels
Factory power steering
Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes
If you're a fan of televised collector car auctions, you've
probably seen tributes like this awesome Yenko Camaro cross the
block for rock-solid prices. That's because, in a market where
investment grade cars and hobby cars are becoming increasingly
polar, these high quality recreations are the best way to get the
thrill of owning an otherwise unobtainable piece of automotive
history. This top notch Yenko tribute is a complete, road ready big
block car which features a date-correct 427, correct Midnight Green
vinyl and custom Emerald Green paint. If you're one of those buyers
who values absolute authenticity, we can certainly accommodate you.
But if you're one of the growing number of enthusiasts who wants to
actually enjoy the performance, look, and value of the storied
Yenko name, your Super Car awaits!
BODYWORK/TRIM
One can't help but smile when they look at a Camaro this cool.
Assembled in Norwood, Ohio, 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 custom
Emerald Green 2-stage, and displaying a traditional array of Yenko
Super Car stripes, this Chevy is the product of a detailed,
ground-up restoration that was completed in 2012. Its profile is a
carefully orchestrated combination of excellent panel gaps, doors
that close better than new, and a flat finish that stretches from
tip to tail. And presently, a mere 160 miles out of the paint
booth, this Chevy is one high quality head turner which sets the
standard for any pony car that dare show its face at the same
cruise night.
The overall look of this F1 is beyond factory fresh. And thanks to
an astute attention to detail, the car has the kind of killer
eyeball appeal that makes casual by-standers stop and take notice.
At the front of its body, a stainless-trimmed grille hangs
traditional halogen headlights above a showroom-fresh bumper, clear
parking lamps and an optional D80 chin spoiler. At the top of that
grille, a familiar cowl induction hood shines bright "427" emblems
in front of like-new glass that's cleared by polished wipers,
topped with fresh drip rails and framed in straight stainless trim.
At the sides of that hood, sculpted fenders hang "Camaro" and
"YENKO" scripts above standard rocker trim that perfectly
complements a correct mirror, traditional door handles, optional
door guards and optional fender louvers. And at the back of the
car, a "YENKO 427" branded valance aligns segmented taillights
between polished exhaust tips, an optional D80 deck spoiler and a
second showroom-fresh bumper.
ENGINE
While the exterior of the famed Yenko Camaros is a story all its
own, what really made these cars special is what lived between
their fenders. Lift this Chevy's glossy hood and you'll find a
date-correct 427 that's been restored to a highly detailed, show
worthy appearance. At the top of the hot block, oxygen flows from a
polished and decaled air cleaner in to a Holley 4-barrel carburetor
and date-correct Winters intake. At the sides of that intake,
stamped and chromed valve covers hang multi-color Yenko decals
above date-correct Winters rectangle-port heads. At the back of
those covers, a rebuilt points distributor sends fire through
familiar Packard TV R Suppression cables, which snake around
date-correct exhaust manifolds. Opposite that distributor,
traditional V-belts spin a date-correct crank pulley and
date-correct water pump pulley behind a date-correct fan blade.
Cooling is provided by a 4-core heavy duty radiator, which funnels
water through reproduction GM hoses and fresh tower clamps. And
since most '69 Camaros came factory-equipped with power disc
brakes, an appropriate Delco Moraine booster is present and
accounted for. Aesthetically, the Satin Black engine compartment is
impressively clean and, for the most part, looks straight out of
Don Yenko's Pennsylvania showroom. And bright Chevy Orange block
skin is just the finishing touch to make you want to pop the lid as
soon as you park the car.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
While you could order a Yenko with a slushbox, the vast majority
were equipped with 'row as you go' 4-speeds. And this particular
tribute utilizes a date-correct Muncie, equipped with an 11-inch,
date-correct bellhousing, to spin a date-correct rear end around
3.55 gears and a posi-traction differential. That drivetrain rides
in a restored double A-arm front and solid axle rear suspension,
which features factory power steering, and power front disc and
rear drum brakes. A thrill-inducing soundtrack fills big pipes, an
H-shaped crossover and a welded, dual-chamber muffler. At the
corners of the chassis, American Racing Torq Thrust Ds spin
215/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 225/70R15 BF Goodrich
Radial T/As. And overall, this Chevy's fully restored chassis is
completely sorted and ready to hit the road.
INTERIOR
Inside this pristine tribute, it's 100% Camaro, and that's always a
good thing! Correct Midnight Green upholstery features a simple,
driver-oriented feel that just can't be matched by today's
technology-laden cockpits. And bold "YSC" headrest decals provide
just the right amount of detail to elevate an already impressive
appearance to a whole new level. In front of the driver, a good
looking dash hangs beautifully restored telemetry above small
accessory gauges, a correct Delco radio and a Sunpro Super Tach II.
Below that dash, a wood-trimmed console traces a chrome-capped
Hurst shifter. Below that console, fade-free carpet is protected by
color-keyed, Chevrolet-branded mats and traditional Fisher sills.
At the sides of that carpet, Standard door panels are decorated
with excellent looking stainless and correct "Camaro" emblems.
Above those panels, a tight headliner, which retains all of its
color, centers a chrome-trimmed dome lamp between fade-free
shoulder belts. The driver stays connected through a traditional
rosewood steering wheel. And passengers store essentials in a fully
restored and correctly equipped trunk.
If a Super Sport is just too ordinary, and you really dig the
magical appeal of that storied 4, 2, and 7 number combination, this
high quality Yenko is just what you need. Restoring a Camaro to the
show worthy level of this classic will cost a lot more than our
asking price. And even if you started today, it would be at least a
year before your project began to resemble a finished car. So go
ahead: call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte and let this
awesome Super Car show you exactly what instant gratification is
all about!
