Where is 69 Yenko Camaro 124379N663539

[mopar_steve]

This is the car I mentioned in my post. The car ended up getting back-halved not long after this.

[Vortecpro]

Gary, we all appreciate a great story, thanks! Its also nice to see another drag racer on here as well, my story is some what similiar, my drag racing started in high school with a 68 Z28 with a L88 installed by an engineer from the GM proving grounds, actually thats what started it all........

[GM_427_Racer]

Thanks to all for the kind comments.

It has been a GREAT run that started with the Yenko and I am still playing with cars. As Jeff Boone mentioned I currently have an NHRA stocker which just happens to look like a Baldwin MOTION Camaro (have to spread the love). My stories, are all true to the best of my recollection, were just the beginning of my affection with cars and are the highlights of some of the best times.

Just so there are no misconceptions and I apologize if I gave the wrong impression because I did not mean to. When I sent my original message to Charlie, I just wanted to update the registry regarding my original Yenko, regarding where it was purchased and which transmission it had. The stories were just fun for me and I hope for all of you to enjoy as a young kid talking about all the fun he had back in the day. Unfortunately, I am in not in a financial position to re-buy this car if in fact it was found. After putting two children through college and retiring from the General before I wanted to, there is no way I could afford an original car such as this one. If and when it is found, I wish the new owner all the best and if they would want to have not only the car, but the original price label, I would be more than willing to discuss it.

Thanks again,
Gary Merrick

[GM_427_Racer]

Mopar Steve,

I have Randy's phone number, I will give him a call and talk to him about his car.

Thanks,
GM

[GM_427_Racer]

Vortec Pro,

I made several visits to Milford Proving Grounds.

Are you still racing?

GM

[GM_427_Racer]

Hi Dave,

My second 69 Camaro that I ran in Super Stock beginning in late 1976 I ran as a SS/H (396-325HP). Unfortunately, I don't remember any of your car's former owners. I ran the car a little bit on the east coast, but not a lot. I also ran it as a 396-375 HP in SS/FA with cast iron heads and SS/EA with the original aluminum closed chamber heads (I still have one here, somewhere) and then in 1985 moved it up to SS/DA 427-425 HP and set the record in Englishtown in May of 1986.

Good Times for sure. Do you still have the car?

GM

[olredalert]

----What was that record setting time in 1976? Do you recall?......Bill S

[GM_427_Racer]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----What was that record setting time in 1976? Do you recall?......Bill S </div></div>

Bill S,

I set that record for SS/DA in 1986, not 76, at 9.87 @ 135.13. We had been quicker than that at Delmar, Delaware earlier that year, but Division 1 Tech would not allow me to tear down for that record. That was another story all in itself (LOL), we were also #1 Qualifier at that race if my memory serves me correctly.

GM

[Vortecpro]

F/SA Buick GS, test and tune 68 Chevelle. This engineer worked at the Mesa proving grounds. My 68 Z28 was the terror of the town, in the late 70s in high school this car ran 11.30s on marginal slicks @ a 2130 foot altitude track, and it could have been a lot faster if I only knew...........

[olredalert]

----Sorry, GM! I mis-read. Great time!......Bill S