1968 Camaro - Possible Yenko

[enio45]

I thought it would be important to share this with the site - especially considering the recent discussions around the COPO 9737. As most know i own the 68 Rally Green COPO 9737 - that is until it went to the American Muscle Car Museum - along with my 69 Hugger Orange Yenko and my 1600 mile 69Z.

Below is the protecto-plate for the rally green car - according to the trim tag - 07E production date, all in the same range (BDY and VIN) as Tom Billigan's Corvette Bronze car and the new one just discovered by Dan. As you can see on the protecto plate - the MV coded engine stamp, and 0606 engine stamp date, Rear end coded 05/16 BU and check this out, the transmission dated Feb 23. Obviously the documentation on my car as well as my others went with the car - i made a copy of everything when the cars went to a new home.

Hope this sheds some light on the dates and debates - and i find it amazing on the trans date.....so far out of range, but it is what it is.

I discussed with Dan about acquiring the car, but we were too far apart.....good luck to the new owner!

[iluv69s]

Not sure what the problem is with two months prior date on a rear.

I’ve seen atleast 5-6 months spread on rears and engines on original cars. I’ve also seen cars with rears dated after the cowl tag date.

I think the odds are less of it being non-original, and coincidentally dated two months prior to the car, than being the original rear !

Congrats to seller and new owner !