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Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 04-14-2026, 05:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,581
Posted By lycan
Do you know the current owner?

Do you know the current owner?
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 02-01-2026, 07:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
This ^^ is what qualifies the car as a...

This ^^ is what qualifies the car as a "prototype" in my view. It may not have been the first '69 Yenko to get the emblems and decals (probably, not the first) ... so what, they're only emblems and...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-27-2026, 07:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,517
Posted By lycan
Does everyone with a 66 Lincoln in their garage...

Does everyone with a 66 Lincoln in their garage think they're sitting on a million $$ car now?
;) :)
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-26-2026, 02:15 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
... plus headers, 4.56 gears, different carb...

... plus headers, 4.56 gears, different carb (stock L72 was 780 CFM) and other "engine mods" (according to Dick Williams). The SS&DI article was intended to make a "big splash" ... no question it...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-25-2026, 04:21 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
I hear you! But ... - The track was wet, or...

I hear you! But ...

- The track was wet, or drying ("a light, cold rain had just finished falling") and was facing a headwind
- The car didn't have traction bars (or anything other than spring...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-25-2026, 02:30 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
Didn't L72 engines come with a 780 CFM carb in...

Didn't L72 engines come with a 780 CFM carb in 1969?
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-24-2026, 09:09 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
If these ^^ are true, we've ALL been fooled ......

If these ^^ are true, we've ALL been fooled ... big time
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-24-2026, 07:38 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
Surely someone would have noticed aluminum heads?...

Surely someone would have noticed aluminum heads? The magazine article emphasized that the only aluminum under the hood was the intake manifold ... hmmmmm
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-24-2026, 03:08 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
SS&DI article claims the car had 4.10 gears ... ?...

SS&DI article claims the car had 4.10 gears ... ?
If Yenko really did install 4.56 gears in Canonsburg, it would even be more compelling evidence of the uncommon "conversion" that Yenko performed...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-24-2026, 01:52 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
Yes, confusing ... but we're up for the challenge...

Yes, confusing ... but we're up for the challenge :)

Well, the car was definitely "prepped" with the items mentioned (headers, spring clips, scattershield) in Canonsburg.
From the SS&DI...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-23-2026, 08:42 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
I have an explanation i'd like to offer, and i...

I have an explanation i'd like to offer, and i think it's been staring us in the face all along.
VIN 124379N579281

This car is NOT the first "prototype" Yenko "conversion" prepared by Yenko for...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-21-2026, 03:32 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
for context ... i think this is right? The...

for context ... i think this is right?

The discussion/debate is not over which '69 Camaro received a "full" motor swap conversion, because by 1969 Yenko was using the COPO channel for...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-20-2026, 09:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
This ^^^^ is a VERY good point. Thank you! ...

This ^^^^ is a VERY good point. Thank you!

Couple random thoughts ...

I never really minded paying the buyers premium. I know there's a cost involved with the venue (plus all associated...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-20-2026, 12:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
... which are often quite negotiable. ...

... which are often quite negotiable.


Also remember:
- some buyers never title cars in their name, even after decades of ownership
- some owners choose tax-friendly states to title ownership...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-19-2026, 04:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 31,185
Posted By lycan
Based on Doug's research in this thread: ...

Based on Doug's research in this thread:
https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=184313
It's not a prototype, and it's not a pilot.


Please remember that Mecum accepts no responsibility...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-19-2026, 03:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
Just a simple note to remember .. If your...

Just a simple note to remember ..

If your max bid was $200k (for example) where the bid increment is $10k, and you lose to a winning bid of $210k ... don't beat yourself up for losing by "only...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-19-2026, 12:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
Seller, or seller proxy, simply bids on the car....

Seller, or seller proxy, simply bids on the car. If he wins, it sold ... to himself :) It could be considered a "hidden reserve".


Buyer & seller fees ... probably yes, but i think those fees are...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 08:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
by the way ... what I know about Chevelles would...

by the way ... what I know about Chevelles would fit in a thimble. With room left over.
(I love them, just not knowledgeable)


HOWEVER, I know for a fact that there are true EXPERTS on this...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 07:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
My thoughts: A less-well known car may...

My thoughts:


A less-well known car may not suffer any disadvantage, if the evidence of authenticity is strong. In fact, "hidden" cars may surprise with a premium over the well-known cars!

You...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 07:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
Heck yeah! Post anything at all :)

Heck yeah! Post anything at all :)
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 07:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
THIRD: Don't exceed your maximum bid (determined...

THIRD: Don't exceed your maximum bid (determined above). Allow LOGIC to rule the day, rather than EMOTION.


You've already added your "personal passion premium" to the market value, to determine...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 06:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
SECOND: Always remember: you have NO IDEA who you...

SECOND: Always remember: you have NO IDEA who you are bidding against! Not EVER.


Most auction houses reserve the right to shill/house/chandelier bid up to the reserve price (you already knew...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 06:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
FIRST: Do NOT trust the auction description! Not...

FIRST: Do NOT trust the auction description! Not one word of it. It's not worth the paper it's printed on.


PLEASE start here. PLEASE read this:
...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 05:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,221
Posted By lycan
Cautionary Notes for Auction Bidders

I'd like to offer some cautionary notes for auction bidders, if i may. Most are lessons learned from years of experience ... both good and bad. I don't post that often, mostly because i like to fly...
Forum: Supercar/Musclecar Discussion 01-18-2026, 02:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,955
Posted By lycan
I wasn't laughing! I knew this 250 GTO would come...

I wasn't laughing! I knew this 250 GTO would come nowhere near the estimate (or Hagerty value) of $60~$72 Million.


At $35M hammer, the 640 cars at MCACN would have to average LESS than $55K to...
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