January 2004 Feature car:
Chris Short's 1969 Yenko Chevelle
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Specs: |
| Engine (factory): | L-72 427ci/425hp |
| Transmission (factory): | 4-speed |
| Rear (factory): | 4.10 posi |
| Factory options: | COPO 9737 & COPO 9561 |
| Exterior color: | Butternut Yellow |
| Interior color: | Standard black |
This Yenko Chevelle was bought brand new at Jack Douglass Chevrolet by Nick
Morocco. The car was mildly modified over the years and most of it’s
1200 miles were spent at local dragstrips where Nick would regularly turn high
11 second times with slicks! A Morocco prepared 427 aluminum head race engine
resides in her now with a fresh M22. The original 427 engine sits on a stand now
in Chris’ garage after being repaired and re-sleeved.
Last summer this original paint car made a trip to the Supercar Workshop for
some minor detailing. The engine was gone through and all of her vintage speed
parts were retained. The decision was then made to re-shoot the hood and
passenger door touch up. Local talent and master painter Frank Arone handled
this task beautifully. She sports her vintage Ansen wheels and slicks and looks
just about the same as she did in her day! This car still has it’s original
Yenko window sticker along with many documents and racing pictures. If you were
at SCR6 you know that Chris is not afraid to drop the hammer on this rare
Chevelle. Look for Chris back again at SCR7 for more drag action…..
(Written by: Brian Henderson)
(sYc-special thanks to Chris, Brian, and Jeff Murphy for the pictures and info)