"Barn Find" The Last 69 Yenko Camaro......

[MJR]

Guys,

Just so you know, I had the car inspected by a VERY reputable person prior to purchase who shall remain nameless, unless they wish to chime in. They did not think this car was a true survivor, and that is why I bought it and am having it restored. If it was a true survivor, I would have either passed or just freshened it up. I'm not crazy, stupid or off my rocker. I passed on a survivor BM '70 Chevelle and '70 Olds 442- W30 4 speed rag top just for that reason.

The car is being properly restored using the few NOS parts needed since almost all of the car was original, less hoses belts and such. A/C is NOT being added to this car as unfortunately it may become my one trailer queen. In case I do decide to drive it, I have had a period correct 427/M21 built to drop into the car to make sure the original drive train is preserved.

Yes, I have installed Vintage air on some of my cars so they can be driven and used down here in So. Florida vs. just sit in a garage and gather dust so to speak. All the A/C installs are non damaging and completely removable to return the car undamaged back to factory specs.

Tell me, which is worse; buying a car like this and locking it away from the car lover world in my garage so only I can view it because it's to rare to take out or restoring, driving and showing them at local shows. Which do you think is a bigger crime? My kids have to get to school some how..................

Just because I have the ability to buy a car like this does NOT equate to me having the mind set that I don't appreciate or respect these cars because I have "money to burn" as some have indicated, on the contrary, I have immense respect and love for these vehicles.

As a kid my back yard abutted Steven Siegel's backyard and I've seen his '71 Hemi Cuda convertible in my driveway. I assure you all, I appreciate these cars and have since a young age.


Michael

[njsteve]

Hey Michael, nice to see you popping up on the site.

Yeah we had a crazy neighborhood back in the day. I still remember driving my 69 Pace Car around the circle (we lived on a large dead end circular road), and stopping in your driveway to say Hi to you and your brothers back when I was around 14 years old. (The statute of limitations on underage driving has thankfully passed).

That was back when my brother Jeff had his 69 Daytona Yellow SS396 Camaro, too. I'd also sneak that car out and drive it around when he wasn't looking.

Ah, the good old days...I remember getting into a heated argument in your driveway with your brother over which was faster: my Camaro or a new 1977 Trans Am.

Man, I was such a punk back in the 1970s! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]

P.S. if you want a supercar with A/C you should find a nice 1973 SD455. There's a neat one on ebay right now with 10K miles, and it is in Florida, too!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-SD-455-Tran...=p2054897.l4275

[MJR]

Steve,

Yup, Ox Bow lane was a lot of fun and a safe place for sure. My brother Henry just sold the old homestead on Ox Bow about 2 months ago. :-(

An SD Trans Am is on my short list for sure. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't A/C only come on cars with automatics? I haven't seen a 4 speed A/C car yet.


Let us not forget your blown Blazer or the Superbird.


FYI: I still keep in touch with Mark Lieberman, not enough but we talk every once in awhile.


Michael

[njsteve]

Yup, A/C was only available on the automatics. I remember Mark and his 1974 Formula 455 Firebird. I remember how he rebuilt the engine in his basement and then we couldn't get it up the stairs to install it in the car! I don't recall how he ever got the engine up to ground level??? Tell him I said hi, next time you talk to him.

[camaromb]

There are many definitions of survivor and in the Yenko Camaro world this was one of the best in spite of the imron painted firewall and underbody. It was one of only a handful of original paint Yenko Camaros left and the original paint/vinyl top/glass was excellent with some flaws. Original paint exemplifies survivor more than an other factor in my opinion. Once repainted it will become like so many other restored/repainted cars. I would have corrected the firewall and underbody finishes/components and enjoyed the original paint as it has been for so many years . It would have made an excellent original paint driver, flaws and all. It will now be a nicely restored repainted Yenko driver. To each is own I guess.

[John]

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Michael,

Welcome to the site ....

Glad to hear that you are going to enjoy your car outside of your garage [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

There is a lot of great info here and a lot of great car guys..... Thanks for chiming in .

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[69z28302]

That's nice to hear!