Hugger Orange Yenko Camaro proto at SEMA

[John]

Was there a discussion about a Nov. built 1969 Hugger Orange Yenko "proto" that was at SEMA ?

[Charley Lillard]

Yes it is here somewhere and a tale of it being documented by the GM Heritage museum. It is in a magazine recently and they talk of losing the orig. paperwork. If it is for sale somewhere I would price it as a clone until some real proof shows up.

[Mr70]

Lazy Charley is right..
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...777&page=1

[Donald]

Hmmmmmm, this same car showed up at the National AACA show in Blacksburg, VA over the weekend. It was going for it's 1st Junior award and caused quite a stir from the judges. Now it is sporting white stripes and a new hood. Will post a pic tonight when I get home from work.

[volspeed1970]

Hmmmmm, is right. The car is definitely not what the owner or restorer wanted it to be. I spoke to some friends awhile back about this car and it definitely was a Z-28 originally, and there is not any documentation to prove it was sold by Yenko. The only Yenko item with the car is an original emblem that was on the tailpanel.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and they talk of losing the orig. paperwork.</div></div>

That is the story relayed to me....the owner and restorer say the paperwork was &quot;lost&quot; or &quot;stolen&quot; during the auction of the owners estate. Said that there was supposed to be a picture album and two more Yenko emblems. Not buying this story. Too many people know this car that was owned by a Nashville dragstip owner/operator. My friends were told by people in the know on this car that the paperwork will turn up sometime soon.
<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">My great uncle said something to me last year that I feel can apply to the car hobby also....&quot;you cannot deny the truth.&quot;</span></span>
I was also told that there are pictures of this car before its restoration that prove it was a Z28, but nothing to prove it was a Yenko converted car, or even a car sold by Yenko. An NICB report needs to be run on it to see if it was delivered to Yenko. Then that might add some value to it.

[Donald]

Will still post a pic tonight showing the new white stripes and hood. I guess what perked my interest is what I said about all the attention from the judges. I also heard the lost paperwork story. Without any documentation I do not know how the judges could accept the Yenko background since &quot;clones&quot; are not part of the AACA rule book. I was not aware of the car's history until today but now a lot of what I heard on Saturday makes more sense. Thanks for taking the time to provide the information.

[sYc]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: volspeed1970</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmmmmm, is right. The car is definitely not what the owner or restorer wanted it to be. I spoke to some friends awhile back about this car and it definitely was a Z-28 originally, and there is not any documentation to prove it was sold by Yenko. The only Yenko item with the car is an original emblem that was on the tailpanel.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">and they talk of losing the orig. paperwork.</div></div>

That is the story relayed to me....the owner and restorer say the paperwork was &quot;lost&quot; or &quot;stolen&quot; during the auction of the owners estate. Said that there was supposed to be a picture album and two more Yenko emblems. Not buying this story. Too many people know this car that was owned by a Nashville dragstip owner/operator. My friends were told by people in the know on this car that the paperwork will turn up sometime soon.
<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">My great uncle said something to me last year that I feel can apply to the car hobby also....&quot;you cannot deny the truth.&quot;</span></span>
I was also told that there are pictures of this car before its restoration that prove it was a Z28, but nothing to prove it was a Yenko converted car, or even a car sold by Yenko. An NICB report needs to be run on it to see if it was delivered to Yenko. Then that might add some value to it.



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Wow..after re-reading the other thread, plus what has been posted here, I would love to hear Mr. Barber's (CARS,Inc) explantion now.

[PeteLeathersac]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Wow..after re-reading the other thread, plus what has been posted here, I would love to hear Mr. Barber's (CARS,Inc) explantion now. </div></div>

Probably be something similar to the way he explained away the placard note thanking Alan Colvin for his time and effort &quot;verifying&quot; this car?.

Gotta love how some members here still put the truth before a good story...no wonder why some don't like it here!.

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~ Pete

[volspeed1970]

Why would they change the stripes to white when it has a black top? Also what hood did they install? Curious to see the pictures from the show.

[Tracker1]

An NICB report needs to be run on it to see if it was delivered to Yenko. Then that might add some value to it.



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R.L. Polk and NICB have no record of the VIN according to the Hot Rod magazine article.