1972 YENKO VEGA

[JoeC]

Here is a picture of a yellow Yenko Stinger Vega prototype. The stripes are different then the production car. I have another picture of this car that shows a Chevy Manufacturer license plate on it. Chevy was working on turbo cars in the early seventies. They also had a prototype turbo Nova that was in a magazine article. Jerry Thompson was a Chevy engineer who drove the Yenko Stinger (Corvair) to an SCCA Championship in 1967 and he stated in an article that he remembers working on a turbo Vega at Chevy. Maybe Don was given info on the turbo Vega after Chevy decided not to market the car.

Tom, the vin is 1v77b2u357061 . It has the posi rear with anti-hop bars, matching drivetrain, and forged aluminum pistons. Any other signs to look for?

Tom, found anything? Ed supplied me with COPO verification and new car invoice. I just located broadcast sheet under rear seat. It actually lists the COPO order #, dealer order #, etc. I found two shop towels with bolts placed neatly in the cutouts where the anti-hop bars were attached under the rear seat. I would assume Yenkos crew put them there. Pretty neat, I thought maybe it would be something a little more special!

[sprchvy]

I distinctly remember later Yenko Vegas in a copper color. Would this be a later year, maybe '73? After reading this string I sadly recall seeing this disassembled Yenko in the garage nextdoor to my inlaws for the better part of 10 years. This was in the Oak Forest, IL area dating back in the 1980's. Anyone know where it ended up?

[Ed Cunneen]

I have original invoices on (all?) 154 of the 1972 Vega Stingers. Please let me know if any owner needs a copy for their records.

[Kurt S]

What features did the COPO add to the Vega?

[Ed Cunneen]

So far it appears there were special pistons for future turbo charger installation. That is all I know of at this time.