Finally a Supercar Owner!!!

[camarojoe]

This has been awhile in coming, and may already be "old news" to a few of you... but now that it’s tucked away safe and sound I’d like to take this opportunity to announce to that I’ve recently become the proud owner of a Forest Green 1970 Yenko Deuce, YS#033. It has been a long time coming and I am very proud to become the owner of a real piece of Yenko history, or at least one that’s too big to fit into a glass case... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif But as anxious and excited as I am to make this announcement and to finally become the owner of a real Yenko Supercar, I’m probably just as anxious to properly thank a few good friends who helped make it all possible for me. First and foremost I’d like to thank Steve Sandlin for all his help in so many ways. Without his generosity, patience, and friendship this deal would have never come together. He put in some long hours, long phone calls, and lots of BS, and personal expense for me, and I will forever consider him a true friend. I’d also like to thank Frank Magallon, for sharing a lead on this car with me, and for putting his trust in me, while we both sat nervously as everything fell into place. There were a few restless nights for us both not long ago, but it’s just that much sweeter now that everything worked out for the best. Thanks Frankie, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your friendship. I must also take a moment to thank Marlin Spotts, who kept me "cool" and informed throughout this saga, and provided me with more info than I even knew was possible. I appreciate all your knowledge and info you provided me, all totally free of charge as always. I also wish to thank Tom Clary, for all of his help and support with this Deuce deal, and everything he and Rob have done here at Yenko.net, the 6 great SCRs they’ve put together, and for the sYc in general. Without their passion for the hobby, and the generous hands they’ve lent to persons of every aspect of this Supercar hobby, myself included, perhaps much of what we all eat, sleep, and breathe today may have faded off into obscurity. MUCH thanks is also due to Brian Henderson and Joe Swezey of the Supercar Workshop, two of the truest friends of mine and of the Supercar hobby. I’d like to thank them both for being so generous with their knowledge, friendship, and facilities. I'm truly privileged to have them as friends, and can't thank them enough for what they've done for me in helping to not only get the car, but to make it as mechanically sound, and correct as possible too! I'll never forget that day some 12 or 13 years ago when I stumbled upon Brian and his Fathom Green '69 Yenko at the Weekend of Wheels show’n shine right in my own back yard. I was all of about 15 years old, and needless to say that car and it's owner sparked an interest in me that I carry with me everywhere I go. Heck, it's finally led me to a green Yenko of my own, must be a first Yenko thing! I’d also like to thank my father for helping me financially with this deal, even offering to sell his OWN car to help me come up with the cash. He doesn’t own a computer, and will probably never read this, but without his help and support I’d have never gotten involved in this great hobby...Thanks dad! And last, but certainly not least, I must give credit and thanks to my kid brother Erik, who was my right hand man in this, and helped to keep my cool and get this deal done. I’m sure I’m forgetting to mention some people who have been involved in this “saga” and have supported me via e mails, PMs, and telephone calls, If I didn’t mention your name, I apologize... your help and support are greatly appreciated! Once again, I’d like to sincerely thank ALL of you for helping me out in so many ways, without the true friends that I’ve made in this hobby my dream of owning a real Yenko Supercar could never have come true. Here’s to you guys, the next round is on me.
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[camarojoe]

rear shot

[camarojoe]

another

[camarojoe]

another one

[Charley Lillard]

Cool car. How you managed to shut up about it this long is amazing. I'm thinkin you are buyin all the beer at Carlisle...

[camarojoe]

engine

[Belair62]

Very nice CJ....congrats http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[camarojoe]

guts

[55chevy]

Awesome Joe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif How about some specs on that Deuce. How's she run? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
Awesome Joe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif How about some specs on that Deuce. How's she run? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Kinda curious about that myself! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Chevy454]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Sa-WEET!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[hvychev]

Wow Joey I can't possibly tell you how happy I am for you!!! I am glad that we made it through this deal sane!! Well, almost sane! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif I can't wait to see the car in person. I just hope you have the stones to run it at least once down the track at SCR7! Hey......I could even race you! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Mr. Clary park me next to Joey at the reunion!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[LVCamaro]

Dang...that car looks familiar, for some reason! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

SS

[hvychev]

Dang Joeys car looks better than mine in the pics! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[LVCamaro]

I know I've seen it before...

[camarojoe]

lol... this Deuce has seen more of the USA in the past 2 months than I have in my entire life! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[hvychev]

Coast to coast baby! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif At least it's finally back home in PA to stay this time. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

BTW Steve you are a good man. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[PxTx]

Good job everyone!

Congrats Joe, but really...did you have to buy the whole car just to aquire another comfort grip steering wheel? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[camarojoe]

No, I actually bought it to add an extra Dixco hood tach to my collection http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[AnnieHartweg]

Joe,

Many CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Beautiful car!!!!!!!! And I am very glad a fellow Pennsy is the proud new owner!

Please tell us you plan to bring her the SCR7!!!!??? If so,Tom....any chance we can bump Frank M and line up a particular "other" green Nova next to Joe's new baby? Course, I would have to bribe Rob into driving for me.....

All kidding aside, I am very happy for you Joe and personally can't wait to see her!

Be safe,
Ann

[Jeff Murphy]

Allright!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[JChlupsa]

Like Charley, I dont know how you could have kept it hush hush as long as you did. Saw the pics of it in LV's Rod Shop and got to say I know your relieved its home at your place now. Did LV leave any rubber on the tires before you got it home http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[matt murphy]

Congrats Joe . . . http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif What a feeling to own one of these great Supercars and a Yenko to boot. Green is my favorite color . . . don't sleep in it, or in the same garage too many nights now . . . http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif Seriously, be proud of your new family mamber and enjoy showing it off . . . that is the most rewarding part, seeing others enjoy it like you do . . . just remember the best part of the shows is that you get to take it home when it is over, and they don't . . . http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mhassett]

CONGRATS JOE, YENKO NOVA!!! I'll be looking for it at the REUNION--hey and maybe at the track?? Joe, it means ALOT when other guys help in finding and putting the deal together and want nothing in return!!
ENJOY IT!!
Mark http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[68l30]

Way to go Joe! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifThat is one sweet looking Duece....Gotta love the green Lustine.. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Another addition to the BEST Yenko collection.


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Zedder]

Congrats Joe! You can hear the pride in your announcement message, I know you'll do her proud!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SS427]

Very good news and congrats Joe. Sounds like you had some of the finest help available on your side. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Rick

[moparts]

Hey Tom should we tell him how it runs? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Like to have never talked the driver into letting us test it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Just kidding very nice car......enjoy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[shor]

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[Schonyenko2]

Cool!

[camarojoe]

Thanks for all the compliments everyone! Here's a couple pretty cool pics taken over the hood on one of the coolest Supercars out there! Special thanks to Joe Swezey, a super guy! I had to get it out of here though, his Camaro is so nice it made my Nova feel insecure. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[camarojoe]

...

[JoeC]

congratulations Joe You deserve it!
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[Chevy454]

Holy cow, check out the rear shot over Swezey's Camaro! Joe's already got the trunk so full of Deuce memborabilia that it won't close!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif LOL!!!

[Nova Research Project]

camarojoe;

Congrats on owning that little piece of Supercar history!

[Charley Lillard]

Listening to your thankyou reminded me of the Academy Awards. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[bkhpah]

Glad to lend a hand. Really cool ride...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

That car is standing tall compared to the last set of pics from CJ! Congrats again, enjoy, the Yenko Deuce Info Book is on the way!

[KENNY_PASCOE]

CONGRATS ON YOUR PURCHASE. I KNOW YOU WANTED ONE FOR QUITE SOME TIME AND I HEAR THE CAR IS SUPER!! ENJOY IT!!!!!!! KP

[J_D]

What an absolutely beautiful, awesome car.

I envy you ! ! ! ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

Man, with these young guys getting the dueces I feel a sort of peer pressure to get one.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif....very nice car!!!

[ORIGLS6]

My Congratulations too Joe. I think most folks here know about my lust for the Deuce so I can imagine how happy you must be. She's beautiful.

I would also like to commend you for your acknowledgement of the help you received behind the scenes. This site has some unbelievable people that work their butts off for little or no thanks. There is so much more to this site than many of you are aware of, and it's going to get better. Stick around folks, and support this effort. You won't be disappointed! Ask Frank or Joe!!! Again, my sincere Congratulations to both of you.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[MikeA]

Congratulations! Good luck with the Deuce! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Maybe you should consider changing your username......novajoe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[bkhpah]

He's been kicking the name "Deucebag" around...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[68l30]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif


Steve

[camarojoe]

Deucebag...lol...Sad part is that was MY joke http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif!!! Remind me to keep my mouth shut in the future!http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Besides Brian, if I changed my name now, people would say "I don't know who the #%$@ ya'are!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[bkhpah]

That's a total insider joke there Joe...BKH http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DarrenX33]

Too late for us Fred they are all gone now! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Nice car Joe.

[Mr70]

[ QUOTE ]
if I changed my name now, people would say "I don't know who the #%$@ ya'are!" http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ] What makes you think they Don't say that Now???
Sorry Cjoe,couldn't resist. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
That is a Very Nice looking Deuce,Congrats.http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[camarojoe]

[ QUOTE ]
What makes you think they Don't say that Now???Sorry Cjoe,couldn't resist. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gifThat is a Very Nice looking Deuce,Congrats. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

You got me there Rick... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif thanks for the compliment! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SS427]

[ QUOTE ]
This site has some unbelievable people that work their butts off for little or no thanks.

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, speaking of one of them. Lets see, Dick Harrell sign, inspection ink stamps, business cards, letter head, address lables, T-shirts, photographs, my business logo. Did I forget anything DENNIS? Thanks go to you buddy! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Rick

[Mr. T]

CONGRADULATIONS!!! What a great piece of Yenko history. I think I know who the previous owner was, hmmmmmmmm.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[hvychev]

We know who the past owner was......Joey is just mad because of Neals 4 Deuces mine was the one that was in the American Muscle Car COPO episode and got no less than 25 clips in the Nova episode including an interview of him with the car, and from what I hear got mention in Muscle Car Review, and should soon make it into Hemmings Muscle Car mag!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Just kidding bro! Shoot mine is just some used and abused race car after Neal was done with it while yours is looking a lot fresher and nicer than mine! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Marlin don't forget about me too I am eagerly awaiting my Deuce info as well! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I'm going to dig out a picture I took of Frank's red deuce about 12 hours after Neal had finished it. We were at Stupid Chevy in New England, Neal was driving it right towards a port-a-potty! Hmmm, I think he hit it, got sh1t all over the car, yea, that's what happened. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hvychev]

LOL!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[mc25t190]

Congratulations! Enjoy!

[COPO]

Congrats! Look forward to seeing it at SCR7. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Belair62]

[ QUOTE ]
This site has some unbelievable people that work their butts off for little or no thanks

[/ QUOTE ] This site can only be as good as it's Members and people who look in and help out with info and whatever...great group of people here...all 1600 of you...

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Hey!
It's taken longer than any title search I've ever done, and more phone calls to the DMV than I thought possible, but I finally received the title search results from Maryland for Joe's Deuce and my '69 SS. I sent them back in February! You could have knocked me over with a feather when I sat down to read it, neither of our cars came from Maryland http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[hvychev]

Wow!!! M I can't wait to hear the details from Joey!!!

[camarojoe]

Sorry for my delay in posting, I was out of town for several days and just got the news myself! Thanks to Marlin's intensive legwork and title searching, as well as some digging by myself and a few others, it turns out my car was not sold new in MD as the previous owner had believed. While the car did spend a portion of its life within 10 miles of Lustine Chevrolet in Hyattsville MD, it turns out (through a DMV title search of Maryland) that it did not start life there, and was actually originally titled in VA, and spent well over a decade in and around the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area before the title was transferred to MD. I am still making calls and attempting to contact each previous owner individually and will provide updates to everyone who may be interested. Through the title searches we have done and in talking with the owners that i have located already, I now know that the car was originally sold at Colonial Chevrolet. As you may know, Colonial was the largest sYc Network distributor, selling at least 15 of the 175 Deuces, and was located right in the heart of Norfolk VA. .. Which also means there is an unaccounted for Lustine car still out there somewhere waiting to be discovered!
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[Salvatore]

You and Spottsy make a good pair. Now which car is faster???? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[Nova Research Project]

camarojoe;

Congrats on your research success!

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif (mumble mumble ... rats, another lost local Deuce slips through my hands...) Ok, no one else can find another un-discovered Colonial car until I do. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

Greg R.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

C'mon Gregg!!! I gave you the VIN and the state it went to, and had you do a title search - why haven't you found the car yet??? It was the Colonial race car to boot http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I know you are the researcher extrordinaire, so you must be close to tracking it down by now http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[camarojoe]

Anyone know any GOOD search websites to track people by old addresses? I have full names, and full addresses,(although probably not current) and still come up blank when i try to track them down via any of the white pages/people search pages I've found online... I need a better search engine!

PS... Where's that Colonial race car Greg???

[ANDY M]

Try going to the County Auditor's website for a specific county and check the tax records, which are public record.
Some counties have excellent websites due to the power of the real estate and mortgage industries. The proporty tax records are public, and God knows there is no escape from them.
Some rural counties don't have a website, but the courthouse records may have some useful information.
Thank my wife, the genealogy expert.

[Motion Camaro]

[ QUOTE ]
No, I actually bought it to add an extra Dixco hood tach to my collection http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
<font color="blue"> http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif great one http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif </font>

[Motion Camaro]

[ QUOTE ]
Congratulations! Good luck with the Deuce! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif Maybe you should consider changing your username......novajoe. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[/ QUOTE ]
<font color="blue">How about 'Yenko Joe' (formally known as Camaro Joe) http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif </font>

[camarojoe]

I still have 2 Camaros, so I think I will be keeping my "camarojoe" handle...I must say, I like your suggestion better than SOME peoples' though! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Zedder]

If you exhaust the free search engines, the next step is to pay one of the on-line bail bond companies to do a search for you. I used one successfully in Nevada to search for a previous owner of one of my past cars. Each search costs something like $25 or so. Good luck!