Yenko Clone Made From X-33????

[MotownMadman]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...;category=6161

Now things are really getting goofy. With all the money obviously put in this car, would it not bring more money restored as the Z-28 it really is? A nice Z is bringing 20 to 35 thousand, I sure it would have cost the same or less to restore it back to original....did I miss something or has everyone gone MAD on this Yenko clone thing! Next thing ya know we are going to see one of the original ZL-1 cars made into a yenko clone! I just dont get it...some people are building Z-28 clones, and others are taking real Z-28's and making them into a copy of a different car? I am suprised the cowl tag is not on Ebay and an X-44 tag rivited to the firewall of this one. What the heck is going on? Mad Clone Disease? Who's on first, and whats on second?
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Matt,

-------I tend to think about repros a little differently.Most of these clones have been out there(with the exception of the Canadian ones)for quite awhile.The original guys who built the clones probably didnt do them for monetary return.They built them because they couldnt afford the real thing and as a sort of tribute to Don Yenko.They are only out on the market now because they can sell them for so much!
-------This car sounds as though it has existed for quite awhile as it appears today.At the time it was built the builder most likely didnt care that he was starting with an original Z-car.He knew he loved the look and idea of the ground pounding Yenko Camaro and simply wanted to emulate that.If he was truly trying to dupe somebody he certainly could have done a much better job of it.Now the very fact that it looks a bit like an original car seemingly makes it worth what its worth.To make it back into a Z-28 just to sell it obviously wouldnt be cost effective.Hes lucky he chose to emulate a Yenko as opposed to just putting a custom paint job on his car as it would only bring about $10000 in that case..........Bill S

[sYc]

I beg to differ. The majority of the clones are a tribute to no one, except to some one's pocket book. Look at Ebay, Autotrader, etc., the large number of these cars for sale, most newer "creations". Slap a couple of stripes and emblems on the side and jack the price. Most do not care if it is "correct" or not, they are after a quick buck. And, this board is not helping. As long as we acknowldge them on this board, we are only hurting ourselves. The sYc was established to preserve and promote the supercars. To bring the exposure and recognition these cars deserve. Lets get back to that purpose. Nothing against the clones, but let's do our thing and let them do theirs. They need us, not the other way around.

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Tom,

--------With Yenko Camaros at somewhere around [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] $135,000 on E-bay the last time I looked,it appears the Registry has done a fine job of promotion,and exposure!!!!!!!.........Bill S

[Jeff H]

I agree Bill. The prices on the rarest, top of the line high performance Camaros has gotten so ridiculous that most people can only dream to even build a clone. Plus the fact that a lot of the classic insurance companies won't cover your car if you're caught drag racing it or driving it and leaving it unattended somewhere, the clone is a great alternative. I'm already worried about driving my JL8 car when it's done because I'll have so much into it. If I can get back my money if I need to sell the car for personal reasons I'd be real happy. I'd take one of those $35K clones in a heartbeat. Fortunately, I barely have enough money to buy myself food so another Camaro is out of the question.

[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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