Deuce For Sale - Frankie, Say it isn't so

[COPO]

You moving up to a rat powered Super Car?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet...613040539QQrdZ1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-Nova-1970-Yenko-Deuce-Nova-THE-REAL-DEAL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6172QQitemZ4613040 539QQrdZ1)

[NWYENKO]

LOOKS FAMILIAR!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

[Jeff H]

Wow, I thought you would keep this car forever! It's such a great looking car and in the right color too! So what's the new supercar gonna be if you're letting this one go? Man, I wish I had the resources to grab this car. Good luck with the sale.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

You go buddy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Frankie was afraid to run me this year http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[DarrenX33]

Never say never huh? What's the deal?

[Mr70]

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[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

He wants his Monte SS back http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

Not trying to start anything...but perhaps this is just a test of what the Deuce market is - perhaps he has a million dollar reserve on it?...

[Rainer]

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Not trying to start anything...but perhaps this is just a test of what the Deuce market is - perhaps he has a million dollar reserve on it?...

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Well, we already have an idea what an unrestored low-mileage one-owner car needing some attention can bring. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif Although, the cars are very different.

[Belair62]

Good Luck Frank....you sure had fun spanking some butt in that car !!! Hopefully it will find a good home and come back to the Reunion and continue the whoopings ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[hvychev]

To answer the questions in this thread. First let me start by saying that I have had the most unbelievable memories with this car in the 2 years that I owned it. Going down the track at the SCR and meeting all of my friends here have been priceless. Seeing the look on peoples faces in my neighborhood or at a show when I tell them YES after they ask me "is it real?" All that I will never forget and the people that helped me get this car and were there with me to enjoy it I once again thank you.

Now for the REAL reason I am selling my baby. This is not some candy ass attempt to "test the market." I hope those that know me would know that unless I was really going to sell my car, I couldn't care less what the market would bring. The car is in fact for sale and IMO will be gone by the end of the week based on the feedback I have gotten. The reason that it is for sale (not that I need to justify my actions to anybody) is that instead of holding on to this car I need to improve the lives of my family. It is as simple as that. I wish that I could take the money and "upgrade" but real life priorities prohibit that. I will still be in the muscle car hobby but just with a more "reasonable car."

To address some of the questions of the auction. I apologize that I did not post the car for sale here but the reserve on the car is my business. I am sorry if anybody on the site feels slighted by this fact. I can also assure all of you that the bids on this car are in fact REAL and will be shared with the high bidder if reserve is met. They can feel free to contact each and every one of them. I have nothing to hide and again I am sure that those that know me can vouch for that. The two bid retractions were someone playing around and I asked them to remove their bids.

I hope this is enough for everybody and I would hope that even though I will most likely not own a Yenko car I could still remain in the group.

[sYc]

Frank, you are doing it for the right reason, family. No disgrace in that. Many of us did the same thing back in the day. Why do you think us old farts are paying so much $$$ for them now? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Good luck with the sale... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Xplantdad]

You go Frankie...Family comes first! Good luck http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

Good luck on the sale Frank...I know you are more concerned with the car getting a good new home than selling the car to just anyone...you have some good memories in the car, but I'm sure you also made some good memories for the car and the next owner....heck - you made this one famous...at Marlins expense of course http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif...I know the people on this site don't keep you around just cause you own a Yenko car (if that were the case I would have been gone years ago!)...us youngins' are the keeper of the flame especially after these babyboomers burnout http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

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especially after these babyboomers burnout

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Hey now !!!

[SS427]

Frank,
Sorry to hear that you are selling it but glad to hear that you are doing it for family betterment reasons and not to replace it with an **-*. Though that too was exciting, you will never regret doing it for the family. Take it from me, I know the cost of not taking care of the family.
Rick

[ORIGLS6]

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I hope this is enough for everybody and I would hope that even though I will most likely not own a Yenko car I could still remain in the group.

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To Frank Sr., You raised a good one! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
And Frank Jr.....http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

For your sake, I hope this car breaks the bank! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[rich p]

This should be a good one to watch the outcome of this one !!

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[DarrenX33]

Good luck with the sale Frank. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[hvychev]

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This should be a good one to watch the outcome of this one !! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif I will be sure to let you know Richie boy......

[chads454Ls6]

Frank,great pics of the car! Hope you get what you want for it. I have a feeling your car is going to set a new record in deuce sales!

[Schonyenko2]

Good luck with the sale big guy.

[rich p]

Im sure you will since its been quite a few months ago that you called me..

Wish you luck and hope for more to ya ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hvychev]

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Im sure you will since its been quite a few months ago that you called me..


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And boy did that go great....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

[Stefano]

Good luck with the sale.

[rich p]

Yeh !! I felt the same http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[hvychev]

I will save the story for another time though. Im sure it would be really "entertaining" for most readers out there. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[JoeG]

Frankie Deuce--.......I always enjoyed the razzing between you and Marlin before and after the SYC races--Good Luck with the Sale.... ..Joe http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Roof]

Hi Frank, Certainly understand about improving the lives of your family. That's why our Deuce is for sale. We thought it would be much smarter to sell this car now and be able to help the boys when they really need it instead of waiting for them to inherit it. Sometimes it's just a matter of getting your priorities straight. NOTHING more important than family. Loads of luck. Linda and Earl

[Z-11 396]

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especially after these babyboomers burnout

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Hey now !!!

[/ QUOTE ]I SECOND THAT TOO BOB, I JUST GOT MY ''FLAME'' BACK, I HOPE TO BURN ONE OR THE OTHER /// END// AT SOME OR THE OTHER..I'M NOT GOING TO LET A HEART OPERATION SLOW ME DOWN, FRANK, I THINK IT'S GREAT TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY FIRST IN YOUR LIFE, I WISH YOU LUCK IN EVERY WAY......KASEY ... 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

[mhassett]

Frank, I know this must be hard for you, We wish you the best on Selling the Deuce. FAMILY must come "FIRST". Always a good time at the track at the REUNIONS.
Mark & Ginnie

[ANDY M]

Frank, cars can always be replaced or rebuilt. Not so with your family.
Best of luck, you've got it right. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Born30YrsLate]

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especially after these babyboomers burnout

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Hey now !!!

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Bob...hey is the the start of horsesh*t... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Belair62]

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[Kim_Howie]

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[WILMASBOYL78]

The lowly Nova is finally getting it's due....Frank, good luck with the sale.

wilma

Maybe someday we will have to see what an L78 can bring?? Just kiddin' http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[hvychev]

The auction is over. Sale pending.

[Tenney]

Congrats. Hope Ebay treated you like a Saturday night at Barrett-Jackson.

[Kim_Howie]

Congrats http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[SamLBInj]

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The auction is over. Sale pending.

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Make sure you smoke the tires one last time http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[tom406]

Smoke the tires one more time? Three words: Russ Dunmire Olds.
I think Frank's smart enough to know that if someone is willing to give you a big old check, that car is now theirs and you shouldn't beat on it anymore. That's when the fan blade/connecting rod bolt/whatever will decide to leave this world and leave you looking dumb (and poor after the deal sours). Just my 2 cents.....

[hvychev]

The deal is finalized. I will not go into who the current owner is or what they paid for it out of respect for their privacy, but I can tell you that they are NOT a member of this or ANY other car web sites. All I can tell you is that the car sold for a WORLD RECORD PRICE. I am sure you will all see this car out and about soon enough. The bad part is that since it was a legit deal Uncle Sam is probably happier than I am at this point. He is gonna profit BIG TIME from this deal.

As far as how I feel.......not the best about the deal. Even with all this money now, I am at about a 3 on an excitement scale of 10. I had to do what I had to do I guess and now will take the steps to improving my life. The unfortunate part is because of how much this car sold for it will probably go out to pasture. The new owner said it himself. The glory days of 18 year olds that owned it in the past using it as a 10 second drag car or guys like me driving it through the streets of Chicago in bumper to bumper traffic are over. The exciting moments of the car screaming through the traps at Gateway International at the Supercar Reunions are now history. I will miss her.....

Thanks again to everybody that helped me and was there with me to enjoy the good times I had with my Yenko Deuce.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I will miss our banter at the SCR's - for there is nothing more exciting than hearing two deuces screaming through the traps at 7k rpm. Good luck my friend, I will keep a lookout for another one for ya http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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[Salvatore]

Congrats Frank! More power to ya. Glad it is finally over I bet. Sam

[Seattle Sam]

Hey Frank,
Thanks again for the ride down the return road at SCR7!
-Sam

[budnate]

its all good Frank..I did the same thing back in '88.

hold back 20k we all come across cool cars and you can get into a nice machine of some sort...dont do what I did, I went without a ride from 1988 to 2000..now that sucked!!!

Bud.

[SS427]

Frank,
I know first hand that it was hard for you. At least you have have good plans for the money and plan to move onto other things. I only hope I can help any way I can. Good luck!
Rick

[camarojoe]

Congratulations on the sale Frank, I know you will miss it. Heck, I will miss it! you had alot of fun with that car in the time you had it, but life goes on. Hey,you never know, it could one day end up in your garage again. Stranger things have happened!
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rainer]

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.. I can tell you that they are NOT a member of this or ANY other car web sites...

...it will probably go out to pasture. The new owner said it himself...

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Is he at least a true car guy? Sounds like it was more an investment than anything http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Belair62]

You know Frank..I thought about this sale a lot..and really what it boils down to is you still suck...

[hvychev]

Yeah, I know I do......

[sYc]

Frank, congrats! Hear in ended up somewhat in our neck of the woods, maybe we will run into it again sometime.

Should have known that the two time champion of the SCR Deuce shootout would raise the bar $$$ wise.

I guess now that the Deuce is gone you will be available to park cars and work the pits at the SCR, unless of course Annie or soemone else needs an experienced (and winning) driver. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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[Jim Ferron]

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Smoke the tires one more time? Three words: Russ Dunmire Olds.


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Ahhhh..One persons tragedy is another's opportunity.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif
Opportunity knockin' (http://www.68hurstolds.com)

[55chevy]

Jim that is an awesome car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif Thank you for saving it when it was nearly D.O.A http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

From one '68 Olds owner to another http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Rainer]

A new twist in the saga of Frank's deuce. Check this thread...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...true#Post194031 (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=lounge&Number=194031&Sear chpage=1&Main=194031&Words=&topic=1&Search=true#Po st194031)