1 million dollar 69 Yenko SuperCar - Page 3

mr 707 · #21 10-14-2015, 10:42 AM

nicely orchestrated story.

**kwhizz** · #22 10-14-2015, 11:52 AM

Just like a certain 1 of 1 L89 Nova...............Just think if this site with the collective knowledge and data base wasn't around to scrutinize and protect the Pedigree of this part of Automotive History.................

**John** · #23 10-14-2015, 11:56 AM

...Here is when they tried to unload it at Mecum in Kissimmee, Fl. and it bid to $200,000 with a NO SALE .

Mecum 2012 - ???

.... I am very surprised that the current classic car broker would not have someone like Jerry McNeish or other camaro expert inspect the car ... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

68l30 · #24 10-14-2015, 01:06 PM

Is this a restoration/replacement body? I've never seen it in person..... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

BIG

66 L78 ragtop · #25 10-14-2015, 01:51 PM

The article states no MSO and a VIN that does not exist.

The article also states the car has no registration history

How would it be possible to title the car using its stated VIN?

Sounds like the car has no hidden VINs as well... Interesting

cook_dw · #26 10-14-2015, 03:45 PM

Has anyone seen any photos of this car as untouched or as found in '96?

**black69** · #27 10-14-2015, 04:27 PM

I see this car as a potential pilot of the ZL2 hood <span style="font-style: italic">at best</span>, only because there is 'no registration' history, and its a November build. A ZL2 hood system to me, has a lot more new parts to be verified (aircleaner base, the hood ducting, water testing for leaks into air cleaner, coil bracket is new, etc).

The owner of this car is stretching a potential ZL2 test vehicle into a COPO car. Would GM really have to do a pilot run to upgrade how they build an L78? The block is the same from a fitment perspective. The single fuel line is already there. Curved neck radiator already existed due to the BB air cars. Speedometer could be different (big deal, I think special speedometers were done before on earlier cars). Rear end is different but not that different (its just more heavy duty). I think the top end of the 427 COPO is also the same as an L78. Thus, there is no rationale to make a COPO pilot to me, especially with such limited production. Pilot runs make sense if you are going to make ALOT of something.

There is way more work in my opinion in getting any potential bugs out of the ZL-2 option and all of its new parts that has to work on small blocks <span style="font-weight: bold">and</span> big blocks.

But without no stamps on parts, or certain variations in a part, its all speculation.

Even if it was a ZL-2 pilot, its not worth anything extra.

**William** · #28 10-14-2015, 05:03 PM

No registration history means nothing. I have done many searches that came up empty on cars that were still around. Back in the '60s some states didn't title cars; some registered cars by county. Even NCIB couldn't find registration history on them in the '80s.

**Lynn** · #29 10-14-2015, 05:27 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cook_dw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Has anyone seen any photos of this car as untouched or as found in '96? </div></div>

Darrell: As with most made up stories, it changes over time. Jimmy Owens registered it in May 1993, and the title states there was a previous title number. That means SOMEONE had to have registered it prior to May of 1993.

As for the hood, even the early resto photos show a flat hood and open element air cleaner.

cook_dw · #30 10-14-2015, 06:04 PM

I live in Wilson Co so I am trying to do a little detective work. Hartsville is one town north of me and I will ask around. One of the car guys here will know something about it.. Ive lived here all my life (except from 1996-2010) I remember a supposed Yenko going up for auction around that time but even then people were saying it was bs.. There are a couple local car shows this weekend. Ill find out something surely..