[MotownMadman]

I really dont have a problem with clone cars as long as they are represented that way and not as originals. If anything, as far as the market goes, clones have probably made the real thing more valuable. With the limited amount of real cars of which many never make it out of the garage, the clones have brought attention to the real thing by being seen and causing the average guy with a life to ask questions as to the origins of Yenko and what it means. Twenty years ago very few people had any idea what a Yenko is and many still dont. The clones are a form of advertisment that makes the real ones all the more desireable. I just found it a bit odd that someone would start with a Z-28 to build a Yenko clone when a base car would be a more economical way to start. But as Bill said, this clone has been around long enough that when the owner built it a Z-28 was not that big of a deal. For those who always wanted a Yenko but cant afford one it is a common sense way to go, but I am a bit concerned with the mass production of them by one company using the Yenko name without permission. If the company is making a profit using the Yenko name then some of the profits should go to Don's family out of respect of his lifetime accomplishment of turning his dream into a reality for all of us to enjoy for many more years to come. If the clones being made by one company now who is numbering them are making money, then at least have the courtesy of getting permission to use the name as Tom and Rob have done here with this site. I am sure the clones would not have the same value if they had the name of the producing companies owner on them as in say "Smith" Anybody want to buy a "Smith" Camaro? It took Don years any many tight times to build his car into a legend, it just rubs me a bit the wrong way that money is being made off his ideas and work on cars he had nothing to do with. If someone chooses to build a Yenko clone in their own garage for their own enjoyment and not with the idea of turning a profit, well that is a different matter as it could be seen as a way of paying tribute or wanting to enjoy the legacy when the individual may not have 150K to throw down. A company manufacturing them would give some people the opportunity to own a tribute to the legend if they could not do the work themselves. That too would be somewhat politically correct as long as it was being done with the blessing of the family. Otherwise it compares to the value of a car increasing simply because at one time Reggies name was on the title. The other problem with a clone car is if it has not been built in the correct manner as the originals it can become something that shows disrespect and degrades the originals. But, once again, just as the rebody issue, this is a great country that gives us freedom of expression and opinion. our boys are fighting and dying as I type to protect that right, so what you drive, and what you buy, and how you feel about it is each of our's own right, I am sure all do not agree with my thoughts on this, I may not agree with the opposing point of view on this issue but the beauty is at least we have the right to our opinions and the right to disagree. God bless our soldiers and may they all come home well.
Thanks,
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