Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

I never noted that it having been taken from the family would add value. I noted that the pictures and history Chris is providing will add value. Full documented history always adds value to an automobile, this isn't rocket science.

Than how come this is the 1st adventure into documenting the history of this Chevelle by the current owner? And please, feel free to post the FEATURED articles. We'd love to read them and see how much information was disclosed. I'm thoroughly perplexed to read that a car that's been featured in 3 muscle car magazines has never been traced for ownership history. I'm not accusing the owner of hiding anything, but in this hobby and with this prominent of a car, usually the first thing we hobbyists do is try and track owner lineage.

Whether Law Enforcement becomes involved or not, the key to what happened to this car is in the paperwork exchange between the military and Chris's mom, and I think that's whats getting lost in this discussion. From what I've read here this car wasn't just left behind on the side of the road or in a junkyard.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Flying under the radar? Really, This car has been FEATURED in at least three musclecar magazines over the years, and has been at many public events. There is a folder of information about the car in the current owners hands. This doesn't sound to me like &quot;dark history&quot;. If the current owner is willing to get to the bottom of this, and has offered to, why is that asinine? I really doubt that claiming a Yenko Chevelle was in some way taken from someone would add any value...BKH </div></div>

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

First off I want to say thank you for people offering their insight and opinions on this story. One thing I do have to say is that, myself included, have to aware and recognize that none of us know exactly what happened from 75-84. We can speculate and postulate all we want but the truth is in the documentation that the State of Colorado has and the Military. I have a records request into both and I'm sure the current owner does too. I want this &quot;mystery&quot; resolved just as much as he does and do not see him/them as a opponent or bad guy. This is what you guys do...buy and restore cars...but more so, you love them.
When I started this journey everything was a complete mystery about the car. To me it was a plethora of things...lost...stolen...missing. Now I know that it has matured in to a linear and logical path that dispels my first assumptions. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES do I believe there has been any wrong doing to shady dealings by the current owner and any assumptions by anyone should be labeled as false. I am interested in the comment Charley made about the person in Kentucky that he stated wasn't &quot;a gentlemen&quot;. As I do not know the name of this person, I will leave it up to Charley if he wants to elaborate, but once again, that's his prerogative and I respect his decision if he chooses not to reply.
As we all know this process can take time, at least for me in Michigan and the United States Postal Service. I'm sure many of you are privy to quicker ways of finding out information, but I have to rely on sail mail, phone calls, and internet research for now. When the documentation starts showing up then we can finally come to a conclusion.
Thank you all...I appreciate everyone's opinion...
Chris

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

Sent you a pm. Last time I dealt with the guy in Ky is when he knowingly sold me a fake big block Pace car. Just another POS.

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

Thank you, much respect.

Regards,
Chris Workman

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

Chris, I realize you are wary - but I'd take the offer from Charley and the current owner.

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

I've read every post here and I agree.
This is an opportunity in time you're going to wish you could come back to in the future,if you don't Chris.

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

My 2 cents.

Your decision is yours to make.

I have recently found this group of experts and novices alike, some have been around and around these types of situations many times. Some of them have collections of cars with high values; some can barely pay for internet to share our thoughts. From what I have seen and heard here I would have a web meeting E-Face to E-Face with Charley and plan how you want this to play out from there. A meeting face to face has 100% more validity than any amount of E-typed communication. We are humans we are meant to decide from normal human interactions who are on our side, shake hands and trust one another.

Go with your gut feeling, it is right, not any of us.

Ryan

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

Were some of these Yenko Chevelle's available w/o the headrest lettering when new?

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Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

Yes, When i talked to Clarence he said that his never had the headrest stickers and had rally wheels.
My dads cousin Andrew also said that the Yenko didnt have any markings on the headrest.

Re: Fathers Lost Yenko Chevelle #358034 Butternut
 

I don't think the headrest decals stuck too well, and/or the installers were not real particular about making sure every detail was in place before shipping the cars to their destination or to the buyer.