1969 Yenko Camaro 4spd Hugger Orange

[Stefano]

1969 Yenko Camaro 4spd Hugger Orange (http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=SC0511-107085)

[mockingbird812]

What a beauty! Good luck Don!

[70 Forest Green Zee]

I believe this car was at the MCACN show last Nov....very nice piece! Do me a favor Don....put a reserve on it!!!!!

[Xplantdad]

Good luck Don and Judi!
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[Lynn]

I remember drooling over this car at the reunion in 2007. Very nice. Great owners. Best of luck with the sale.

[enio45]

Don, good luck with the sale

Question - i never seen a car with the X over the trim tag.....what does that mean??

[Charley Lillard]

Xtra special

[Xplantdad]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Xtra special </div></div>

Xactly! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[Steve Shauger]

That is a great car, with equally great owners.


Original Unmolested Hugger Orange Yenko... It doesn't get any better <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

W<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gifW!!!

Even just dreaming of being the lucky fella who takes this girl home from the dance is a good feeling!.
This great example crossing the block should help clear any fog left behind after a few recent sales too!.

Best to you Don &amp; Judi!.
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~ Pete

[JoeG]

Great example of the musclecar days....Awesome car...hope it goes to a good caretaker........Good Luck

[John]

This car will certainly bring out the buyers to this auction. It is one of the most sought after combinations of options that real collectors look for in a Yenko Camaro.
... Good luck with the sale. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[L72COPO]

Ed, don't know what the red X was for. All I know is it was there when I got the car 25 years ago and it is still there today.

Don

[L72COPO]

Thanks to everyone for the great comments.
It was a very difficult decision to put it up for sale. I have very mixed emotions about how I'll feel when the hammer drops.
It will be a bitter sweet moment either way.

Twenty five years is a long time to own anything. But, it should take me out of the flipper class.

Don

[Flight427]

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/SC0511/SC0511-107085/images/SC0511-107085_1.jpg

[GenOne]

Amazing car ... good luck with the sale Don

[Stefano]

It's Judi's Yenko, Don just takes care of it for her.

I thought the 'X' on the trim tag was cool....never noticed it before.

[bashton]

Need a driver? I'll be ready, willing and as you know; able!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[69YENKO162]

If it sells dont look back as it pulls away. Good Luck

[L72COPO]

The last one was an automatic. Sure you can handle a 4 speed???

If not you better learn, as you brought me good luck last time and I'll need your talents again.

[SS427]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L72COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It was a very difficult decision to put it up for sale. I have very mixed emotions about how I'll feel when the hammer drops.
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When you and I are sitting in the boat on a perfect summer morning catching large mouth bass with your house and dock in site I will ask you if you have gotten over it yet. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[mockingbird812]

Well that helps to put things into perspective!

[Salvatore]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L72COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks to everyone for the great comments.
It was a very difficult decision to put it up for sale. I have very mixed emotions about how I'll feel when the hammer drops.
It will be a bitter sweet moment either way.

Twenty five years is a long time to own anything. But, it should take me out of the flipper class.

Don </div></div> I bet you will be fine Don, AFTER the hammer drops! Good luck, great car!

[ORIGLS6]

If I buy the gas can I drive it to Indy? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

[Flight427]

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/SC0511/SC0511-107085/images/SC0511-107085_4.jpg http://www.mecum.com/auctions/SC0511/SC0511-107085/images/SC0511-107085_7.jpg

[iluv69s]

I see on the sight it sold...so how much?? and congrats to the seller and new owner !

[John Brown]

345 K <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

[Late BrakeU2]

Congrats Don,that will pay to fill up the boat once or twice;)

[enio45]

Congrats Don on the sale of the car.....do you know who bought the car?

[sYc]

Congrats to Don and Judi on selling the Yenko Camaro. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

The Camaro is going to a good home, purchased by a very nice couple from Texas.

[Stefano]

I don't know about Don and Judi, but I sure had fun.

The car is going to a GREAT home!

Interesting that the last few bidders were not any of the &quot;expected bidders&quot;, although they were all Yenko enthusiasts.

Sounds like the predictions of the Yenko Market crashing from the peanut gallery was completely wrong. Maybe Color, originality, history and provenance can have an effect on market value?


Congrats guys!

[enio45]

Glad to see a respectable price! Stefano and Mecum did a great job on the marketing of the car.

[sYc]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">....
Sounds like the predictions of the Yenko Market crashing from the peanut gallery was completely wrong. Maybe Color, originality, history and provenance can have an effect on market value?


Congrats guys!
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I thought the Yenko Chevelle did Okay as well, I believe 260.

[L72COPO]

Yes, Judi and I had a great time. Stefano did a outstanding job from the time of consignment until the check was in our hands. The Mecum people are great and have every detail covered so nothing is left to chance.

If you have never been to this event you should put it on your schedule for next year. It is a great car show with tons of knowledgeable people in attendance.

It was difficult to part with the car after owning it for 24 years. So far, no sellers remorse, but time will tell. After meeting and talking with the new owners I'm convinced that it has a wonderful new home.

When you factor in buyers fees (6%) the actual sales price was $367,700. The great cars still bring great money.

Thanks to all who have supported and helped with the car and once again a special thanks to Stefano.

[mockingbird812]

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[SS427]

Great, now when are we going fishing????? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[ORIGLS6]

Hell, now he can afford to have someone fish FOR him. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif


Congrats Don. No surprise that the car did well. Great car; Great preparation; iron-clad documentation, Best Auction Company in the business, ......... What more could you ask for?

[mockingbird812]

Well DC, since YOU asked......howz 'bout Don's beauty in MY garage!!!!

[Stefano]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: L72COPO</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, Judi and I had a great time. Stefano did a outstanding job from the time of consignment until the check was in our hands. The Mecum people are great and have every detail covered so nothing is left to chance.

If you have never been to this event you should put it on your schedule for next year. It is a great car show with tons of knowledgeable people in attendance.

It was difficult to part with the car after owning it for 24 years. So far, no sellers remorse, but time will tell. After meeting and talking with the new owners I'm convinced that it has a wonderful new home.

When you factor in buyers fees (6%) the actual sales price was $367,700. The great cars still bring great money.

Thanks to all who have supported and helped with the car and once again a special thanks to Stefano.
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Thanks again Don and Judi for a wondrerful consignment.

[Xplantdad]

Don, come out and visit!

[Smokey]

I have a nice place on Turtle Lake in WI for you. It even has a nice size man cave that will hold 6 cars.