Inside our new shop

[sYc]

View from the shop, looking into show room.



http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280502-shop-1.JPG

[sYc]

Yenko corner, pictures, chairs, phone, lamp, wastebasket etc from the delaership, refrig from Don's home.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280503-shop-2.JPG

[Charley Lillard]

cool

[sYc]

The three '69s as they appear in the painting hanging above.

The Yenko Chevy lettering is from Yenko Chevrolet.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280506-shop-3.JPG

[sYc]

Our funnycars, '68 Dick Harrell flip top and '62 Bill Thomas
AF/X car.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280507-shop-4.JPG

[sYc]

Old candy showcases full of supercar memorabilia. Mostly Yenko, but items from other supercar dealers as well, and a few things from past SCRs.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280508-shop-5.JPG

[Z-11 396]

[ QUOTE ]
View from the shop, looking into show room.



Cimage]http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280502-shop-1.JPG[/image]

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+++ Tom+++ Do I see a ''
Corvair "" is the far left corner??????....Kasey

[sYc]

The World's fastest Pure Stock Camaro, Don Yenko's last road racer, with driving suit and jackets.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280510-shop-6.JPG

[sYc]

The Stinger corner, a Yenko Stinger, Stinger t-shirt and jackets from Don and Donna Mae.

Along side is Rob's Fathom Green (can you tell) Yenko Chevelle, awaiting restoration.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280511-shop-7.JPG

[sYc]

Need your supercar "super tuned"?

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280512-shop-8.JPG

[kwhizz]

Wow!!........"Very Cool"......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

Ken http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
View from the shop, looking into show room.



Cimage]http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280502-shop-1.JPG[/image]

[/ QUOTE ]

+++ Tom+++ Do I see a ''
Corvair "" is the far left corner??????....Kasey

[/ QUOTE ]


Yep...I really enjoy driving it..even though my youngun's are not too impressed.


What is funny, almost everyone who has been in the shop with all of the cars present say the same thing. I did not know Yenko did a Corvair. Of course up next is a history lesson.

[69LM1]

Too Cool!

R

[TXSS]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[budnate]

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

[mmcporter]

W O W http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Schonyenko2]

That's nice. What brand building is that, or is she a custom built.?

[enio45]

Nice showroom!!

[427king]

Theres a lot of board feet of mahogany and many yards of velvet invested in that garage there http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif . Ive enclosed a pic of my garage that i finally finished,just need to pick out the siding color.

[47Hammer]

That is funny. 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/biggthumpup.gif Nice shop.

[Stefano]

Cool Museum.

[JQ]

Chttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gifL http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1970Bluel78]

WOW Some nice rides there my friend. I'm thinking it's almost " Shrine " like. The Fridge from Don's house seems a little weird to me. To each his own I guess. That said It'd great that someone takes the time to put all this stuff in one place

[bashton]

Awesome Gentleman! Or the first word that came to mind; Yowza!!!!

Looks like you have plenty of room for future projects and additions.

BA

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
Awesome Gentleman! Or the first word that came to mind; Yowza!!!!

Looks like you have plenty of room for future projects and additions.

BA

[/ QUOTE ]

At this point, just our Yenko Vega.

[Kim_Howie]

Nice friggen Garage Nice cars too!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif on the building, but curious minds wanna know.......

What's in the other room? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif on the building, but curious minds wanna know.......

What's in the other room? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

That may depend on if the door you see is functional...or not?http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gif.

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Seriously though, beautiful shop!.
The shape is somewhat reminiscent to the Gibb dealership building?.
So great you have somewhere to safely keep everything together and display the treasures!!!.
Any chance for some closer shots of the 'eye candy' in the display cases?.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
~ Pete
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif on the building, but curious minds wanna know.......

What's in the other room? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

The part you see is 60'-60' and is what we call the showroom. On the other side of the door is a 40'-60' area where we work on stuff.

[ORIGLS6]

[ QUOTE ]
On the other side of the door is a 40'-60' area where we work on stuff.

[/ QUOTE ]

You have way too much empty floor space. You need more "STUFF"!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
On the other side of the door is a 40'-60' area where we work on stuff.

[/ QUOTE ]

You have way too much empty floor space. You need more "STUFF"!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I am learning the hard way, that the more cars you have, the more time required to keep them going. The last several weeks my free time has been spent on the BT Nova, getting it ready for York and SCR10. I need to spend some time on the DH FC, as I have a couple of shows wanting it, and the Corvair needs some TLC as well. Then there is the Vega and Chevelle.

And of course the wife thinks I have plenty. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[SmallHurst]

You can't see it, but I am green!!

Another reason for me to come down and visit. That and I need to add George Ray's to the list of tracks I have gone to!

[camarojoe]

Cool... that new shop looks big enough to hold SCR11!... Although I guess you're sorta having a mini-SCR right there every day!

[Verne_Frantz]

I'm very "green" also. As they all say, you never have enough room. But boy, would I love to have 1/2 that much room, and to be able to keep the nice ones away from the work area is the only way to go! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Great job! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Verne

[sYc]

Case #1, items from past SCRs and well as other shows, such as the Gibb show and Vettefest. One of the neater items is the Gold diecast, the prototype for all of the Yenko diecast, from Supercar Collectiblles. And of course an autographed t-shirt from SCR1.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280673-case-1.JPG

[sYc]

Case #2, items from supercar dealers other then Yenko. Original Motion t-shirt, emblems and catalogs, original Dick Harrell t-shirt and license plate, Beger emblem and catalog, and a few items from Nickey. Missing is Gibb stuff. Seems I always get out bid on anything Gibb related.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280675-case-2.JPG

[sYc]

Case #3, Yenko dealership items.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280677-case-3.JPG

A wooden case used to ship race stuff in, the green thing is a cooler, and desk fan, all with the Yenko crest on them. Seems that went on everything they owned.

[sYc]

Case #4, more dealership items.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280680-case-4.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280680-case-16.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280680-case-17.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280680-case-18.JPG

[sYc]

Case #5, items of Don Yenko's.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280681-case-5.JPG


Don's diploma from Penn state, next to his flight log book and other items related to flying, is the register book from his funeral service.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280681-case-11.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280681-case-12.JPG

Don's jewery and other collectibles.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280681-case-14.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280681-case-15.JPG

[sYc]

Case #6, more of Don's stuff.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280683-case-6.JPG

Don was a very talented artist, on top are his drawing/art tools. On the botoom are several of "Donnie's" child hood books, report cards, etc.

One of Don's drawings.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280683-case-13.JPG

[sYc]

Case #7, momentos from Don's racing days.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280686-case-7.JPG

The newspaper announcement and plaque from Don's win at Daytona.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280686-case-10.JPG

[sYc]

Case #8 is for Kasey, all Stinger stuff.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280687-case-8.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280687-case-9.JPG

A couple of items of interest here, the blue book holds the original paperwork where they registered the Stinger trademark, an Don's Corvair shop manuel, which has the serial number of Don's 1965 Corvair. Hum...

[sYc]

One of the more interesting, and rare pieces, a Switzer turbo unit for a Vega, unit #001.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280703-case-19.JPG

[sYc]

The wooden crate from Yenko with original documents from the dealership. Corvair, Camaro (all years), Vega, Chevelle and Novas, as well as on the L-88, a Westlake engine program Don was working on and other papers. With the info contained in these folders, plus what several "friends of the sYc" have shared with me, is the reason the lists of VINs and other inforamtion is as complete, as available as it is.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280707-case-20.JPG

[SSJunkie68-69]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif ........ http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[sYc]

And the welcome mat is always out for anyone who would like to stop by.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280717-case-21.JPG

[NOCOPO]

I am speechless. That is an impressive collection. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[x Baldwin Motion]

[/ QUOTE ] The newspaper announcement and plaque from Don's win at Daytona.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280686-case-10.JPG

[/ QUOTE ]

Tom, what year and division was that win at Daytona?
thanks. Excellent museum and showroom!!

[camarojoe]

That's it, I'm electing you...next year you're doing the memorabilia display at SCR. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Definitely some neat items there.. might have to start collecting that sorta stuff myself... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

In all seriousness though, its great that stuff is able to be displayed like that, so it can be viewed and enjoyed any time you want. There's stuff I have that I don't even see myself except for once a year at SCR's. Great space you got there. Yeah, I'm jealous. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

[sYc]

Friday, Feb. 21, 1969. I think it was similar to what later became known as an IROC race.

Don Yenko was the winner as well as won the pole in what was reported as a 1969 Camaro. It has been debated that in fact it may have been a '68. Also in the race were Lloyd Ruby, Joie Chitwood, Rusty Jowett and Larry Wallace in '68 Camaros, Parnelli Jones in a '69 Mustang and Don White in a '69 Javelin. 37 cars in all, avg. sppeed on the 3.81 mile track was 104.036.

[Xplantdad]

Nice shop and memorabilia....cars aren't bad either http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[sYc]

Hey..if I did not already have truck load of stuff for the reunion I might take you up on that.
But then again, I would not get to drool all over your stuff.

When I got most of it set up, Rob stopped in to see how I was doing and commented, "man..I did not know you had so much stuff". In boxes you kind of forget what you have.

If you want to add your stuff, I have extra space for some more. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

BTW, it is all BKH's fault. I had never thought about collecting memorabilia until I saw his display at a National Camaro event, the same event he tricked me into agreeing to host a Yenko reunion. Man. has he cost me a lot of $$$ the last ten years. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

[hvychev]

It is absolutely amazing to see all of the stuff that Don owned survive to this day!

Tom your show room is totally awesome! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[mrrec]

Very nice, Tom. Congrats!
Dave

[copo-2]

[ QUOTE ]
Very nice, Tom. Congrats!

I will 2nd that. Sure wish I had one that nice!!

[Z-11 396]

[ QUOTE ]
Case #8 is for Kasey, all Stinger stuff.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280687-case-8.JPG

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/280687-case-9.JPG

A couple of items of interest here, the blue book holds the original paperwork where they registered the Stinger trademark, an Don's Corvair shop manuel, which has the serial number of Don's 1965 Corvair. Hum...

[/ QUOTE ]

+++ Tom +++ Thanks so much for showing all your items, they are '' Fantastic "", and of course the <<< STINGER >>. goodies are the Best.... 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...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

[mudjnky]

Tom, that is a great "stuff" collection. A lot of history there. I love the office you set up. If you don't mind, how did you acquire so many items? Were you friends with Don or work for/with him?

[markjohnson]

"Be a Swinger in a Stinger"! I like that. Now that is the genius of a brilliant ad man.

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
Tom, that is a great "stuff" collection. A lot of history there. I love the office you set up. If you don't mind, how did you acquire so many items? Were you friends with Don or work for/with him?

[/ QUOTE ]

A little over 10 years ago I bought my first Yenko, the Yellow "Submarine". Once restored, I was ready to join the Yenko club and start showing with other Yenkos. Well, I sson found out no such club existed, and one of my first shows was the US Camaro Nationals, where to my amazement, there were only 3 other supercars. Thankfully, Brian Henderson was there, and we instantly hit it off. That is where the idea of a Yenko reunion was born. But before starting anything, I wanted to get the approval of the Yenko family, and as luck would have it, there was an article in one of the musclecars mags about a guy (John Connolly) out East who had just held an auction of Yenko memorabilia. I tracked him down and found out he was in charge of the Yenko estate. I introduced myself, told him what I wanted to do, and after a couple more phone calls, I received written permission from the Yenkos to use the Yenko name for my intended purposes.

So, with this letter in hand, the Yenko Sportscar Club was formed, a website launched and plans for a reunion put in motion. As the date of SCR1 approached, I got a call from the John, asking if I would be interested in hosting a auction of Yenko memorabilia at SCR1, which we did. Hope Yenko, Don's wife was on hand, which made the event really special. A lot of neat stuff was sold that day, but not to me, as since I was in charge, I choose not to bid. Thankfully for me, this was not all he had. Following SCR1, John asked me to sell much of the remaining inventory, on Ebay and other avenues, with my fee being I got first chance to buy stuff before it went public. As you can see, I bought a lot of stuff, and who knows if my investment was a smart one, but I had this dream in the back of mind of one day having a "mini-museum", dedicated to Yenko.

As word spread about SCR1, I received calls from owners of non-Yenko supercars, asking me to consider including all supercars, which we did. That is why the Supercar Registry was formed, and that is why there is a case dedicated to the other supercar dealers in my showroom. The SCR was the first show of its kind, though out the years having dedicated shows to various supercar dealers, not just Yenko. Who would have thought SCR10 would be just around the corner? Not me.

[mudjnky]

Tom, that is great story. Many thanks to you, and people like you, that keep the history of our hobby alive. Maybe one day I will be in your area and be able to stop in and see everything in person.

[bashton]

Awesome, absolutely awesome!

I agree; how about packing it up and setting up a display at SCR10. If you start packing now and leave tomorrow, I'm sure you'll have it all set up by the time I get there!

(btw, for those who don't know..I am kidding.)

BA

[bashton]

[ QUOTE ]
Tom, that is great story. Many thanks to you, and people like you, that keep the history of our hobby alive. Maybe one day I will be in your area and be able to stop in and see everything in person.

[/ QUOTE ]

Well said! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Tom, That was a great way to explain how it all happened. I think the manner and outcome should please any true historian.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gifVerne

[LVCamaro]

I guess all that memorabilia is neat, if you're into that sorta stuff http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

How long did you say you and the family were gonna be gone this weekend http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

SS

[ORIGLS6]

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 You bad! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[J_D]

I don't know what more I can add. Totally Cool Tom ! ! !

[JK98SS]

Did you happen to get the 68 Flip top from St Louis about 5 years ago?

[Roof]

(Guess I'll have to be changing that log-in name soon)
I loved this history lesson. Had always been curious how this site got started but was too shy to ask. Would love for Marlin to share how he got involved. Also Tom when you first started the Club how did you let others know about it?
Linda

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I was just hanging around doing my Deuce thing, Brian drug me over here and I've never left http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
Did you happen to get the 68 Flip top from St Louis about 5 years ago?

[/ QUOTE ]

No..that one was raced by Jim Kirby, I believe out of Festus, MO. I purchased my car from SW Missouri.

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
(Guess I'll have to be changing that log-in name soon)
I loved this history lesson. Had always been curious how this site got started but was too shy to ask. Would love for Marlin to share how he got involved. Also Tom when you first started the Club how did you let others know about it?
Linda

[/ QUOTE ]


Linda, by word of mouth and through this web site, which BTW, my son Rob designed and has ran since day one. It helped that Brian Henderson was one of the founding fathers of the sYc, as he had many contacts in the world of supercars. SCR1 was covered by MY Classic Car TV, Super Chevy magazine and Musclecar Review magazine, which gained us instant national exposure. Since then, on TV three more times, and in print way too many times to count. The list of celebs who have been to past SCRs reads like a who's who in the world of supercars, which has given the reunion even more credibility.

Also, we have worked with other shows, such as Vettefest, the Gibb show and York, where we help them attract supercars and the sYc gets the exposure. That part I really enjoy, as there I get to sit back and just enjoy the event.

The bottom line, I do not deserve all of the credit, as through the years there have been many, many folks who have gone out of their way to make the sYc and SCR what they are today. I do not think there is any doubt, in the world of Chevrolet supercars, the sYc and SCR are #1. My hats off to all who have made this happen. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Motion Camaro]

<font color="blue">I have a great idea. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Move the Supercar reunion to Tom's shop. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
</font>

[moparts]

Now for the rest of the story......Tom just happens to have a little over 1/4 mile straight spot in the highway just outside his shop. Pretty good place to stretch the legs of those museum pieces.

[sYc]

[ QUOTE ]
Now for the rest of the story......Tom just happens to have a little over 1/4 mile straight spot in the highway just outside his shop. Pretty good place to stretch the legs of those museum pieces.

[/ QUOTE ]


Shhh... big brother may be watching. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

Thank goodness we decided to add central heat and air to our shop, as the outside temp today reached 100, with the heat index over 110.